For someone who wants to keep stocks low
If you mainly want ice lollies for a treat on your own, compare boxes of four first, then check how much each lolly contains. Carrefour and Magnum both offer products in this size.
Who are these pack sizes for?
For someone who checks the ingredients
If you avoid certain ingredients or need to take an allergy into account, check the recipe and allergen information on the box you choose. These can vary from one flavour to another.
What should you look for?
When shopping for one, first decide how many portions you want to keep, then compare their size and recipe. The priorities below apply to shoppers choosing frozen treats for the week.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Number of lollies | Count the lollies and check you have enough room in the freezer. | I want a few frozen treats without having to keep a large box; limiting the number of portions would be the priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Amount per portion | Check the net weight or volume and, where stated, the amount per lolly. | Two boxes with the same number of lollies might not give me the same dessert size. The amount per portion would come first for around 31% of consumers. |
| Recipe and flavour | Tell dairy ice cream, sorbet and other frozen treats apart; check which flavours are in the box. | I’d like to choose between a chocolate recipe and a fruity option, rather than rely on the pack size alone; around 23% of consumers would put flavour at the top of their list. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the product you’re buying. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the recipe matters more than the flavour or number of lollies. It would be the main consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
Shopping mistakes to avoid
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Assuming an individual portion is sold on its own
An ice lolly may be wrapped individually but still come in a box with several others. For one person, a large box could leave you with more portions to store than you expected.
Check the number of lollies on the pack before choosing a size.
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Guessing the allergens from the flavour name
The Magnum Classic recipes reviewed contain milk and may state that they could contain traces of nuts; ingredients vary by product. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list.
If you have an allergy, read the ingredients list and any wording such as ‘may contain’ on the exact box you’re buying.
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Picking up ice lollies at the start of your shop
Time spent out of the freezer matters when it comes to keeping frozen products in good condition.
Anses recommends picking up frozen food at the end of your shop and using an insulated bag. Then store the lollies according to the instructions on the pack.
Brands and ranges to know
Magnum
Ice lollies in recipes including vanilla and chocolate; pack sizes and flavours vary by product.
- Boxes of four and eight lollies are among the products listed by Carrefour and Auchan.
- The Magnum Classic recipe reviewed contains milk and may contain traces of nuts: check the box for your chosen flavour.
Carrefour Classic’ / Carrefour Extra / Simpl
Own-brand ranges offering different recipes and box sizes of ice lollies.
- Products listed include boxes of four, six, eight or twelve lollies.
- The number of lollies alone doesn’t tell you how much each one contains.
Marque Repère / Trium / Smicy / Eco+
Ranges listed by E.Leclerc, with indulgent and fruity recipes, as well as sorbet-style options, depending on the product.
- The pack sizes listed include Trium boxes of four and Smicy boxes with several lollies.
- Recipes, weights and pack sizes vary across the ranges, so compare the individual products.
Auchan
Own-brand ice lollies offered alongside other brands in its range.
- The Auchan products listed include boxes of four, eight and twelve lollies.
- A fruit recipe and a chocolate recipe aren’t the same, so check the product description and ingredients.
MUCCI®
A range of ice creams and sorbets listed by ALDI France.
- ALDI France lists, among other products, a box of four double MUCCI® ice lollies.
- Check the flavours and pack size available in your store before planning to buy.
Ice lollies and frozen treats on Joybuy
These products include boxes of four ice lollies to keep the number of portions you need to store down, as well as packs of eight or twelve for several occasions. The last pack contains ice pop-style frozen treats, not creamy ice lollies.
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Solero Berry, 4 × 90 mL
Keep four frozen treats in the freezer instead of a large box. Each portion is listed as 90 mL; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack if needed.
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Côte d’Or vanilla, milk chocolate and hazelnuts, 4 ice lollies, 260 g
A box of four for anyone looking for a vanilla, milk chocolate and hazelnut recipe. The box is listed as 260 g; check the pack for allergen information before buying.
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Magnum vanilla with white chocolate coating, 4 ice lollies, 294 g
A pack of four for anyone who prefers vanilla and white chocolate. The box is listed as 294 g; check the packaging for the amount per lolly and allergen information for this product.
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Binggrae Melona melon, 8 × 70 mL
For several frozen treats, if you have room to store eight lollies. Each one is listed as 70 mL; check the ingredients and allergens on the box you choose.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
Orange and cherry frozen treats to consider if you want to keep twelve in the freezer. The pack is listed as 444 g; these are ice pops, not creamy ice lollies.
Frequently asked questions
Is an individually wrapped ice lolly sold on its own?
Not necessarily: the products listed by Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Auchan are mostly boxes containing several ice lollies. To keep your stock down, check how many are in the box.
Do two boxes of four contain portions of the same size?
No. The same number of lollies doesn’t mean they’re the same size. Check the weight or volume of the box and the amount per lolly, if stated.
What should you check on ice lollies if you have an allergy?
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, including any ‘may contain’ warnings. The DGCCRF states that allergens in prepacked foods must be emphasised in the ingredients list; don’t assume what’s in a product from the flavour name alone.
How should you transport ice lollies after shopping?
Pick them up at the end of your shop and use an insulated bag, as Anses recommends to help maintain the cold chain. Once you’re home, follow the storage instructions on the pack.