For a group picnic, choose the number of ice lolly sticks according to how many people you’re serving. Then decide whether mini portions and a selection of flavours will suit the group. Check the ingredients in each variety and take a cool bag that can keep the ice lollies at the storage temperature stated on the packaging.
If you want to give everyone an ice lolly, count the individual lollies rather than relying on the pack size. The packs of 6, 8 or 12 mini sticks from Magnum, Auchan and ALDI give you a useful guide when deciding how much to buy.
An assortment lets you offer a choice of flavours without buying several packs. Before choosing one, check the ingredients in each variety: depending on the product, the selections from Magnum, Auchan and E.Leclerc may contain milk, soya, almonds or hazelnuts.
For a picnic, count the portions before choosing between mini sticks and standard-sized ones. Then check how to keep the ice lollies frozen during the journey, and which recipes are suitable for your guests.
| What to consider | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the sticks and distinguish mini portions from standard-sized ones. | I want to give everyone an ice lolly without confusing the pack weight with the number of individual lollies. Around 37% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Keeping them frozen during the journey | Check the temperature stated on the packaging and make sure the pack fits in your cool bag. | If the journey or wait before dessert is a long one, I need to be able to keep the ice lollies frozen. Keeping them cold is the main concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Recipes and ingredients | Check which varieties are in the pack and review the ingredients in each one if anyone has an allergy or dietary restriction. | I’d like to offer a choice of flavours, but only after checking they’re suitable for my guests. Around 27% of consumers prioritise their choice of recipes and ingredients. |
The pack weight doesn’t tell you how many people can have a portion: the products from Magnum, Auchan and ALDI come with 6, 8 and 12 mini sticks respectively.
Count the people in your group, then compare the number and size of the lollies before choosing.
The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that the cold chain must also be maintained when transporting food.
Buy the ice lollies last, carry them in a cool bag and follow the storage instructions on the pack, including until you’re ready to serve them.
A pack that doesn’t fit in your cool bag makes it harder to transport and keep frozen.
Different varieties in the same assortment can have different ingredients. Depending on the product, the selections from Auchan and E.Leclerc may contain milk, soya, almonds or hazelnuts.
Ask your guests whether they have any dietary restrictions and check the label for each variety before buying.
Magnum offers a box of 6 mini 55 ml sticks in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.
Carrefour offers a Carrefour Extra pack of 8 sticks in vanilla, chocolate and almond flavours.
Auchan offers an assortment of 8 mini ice lolly sticks, with a net weight of 258 g.
TRIUM, a brand stocked by E.Leclerc, offers a pack of 4 mini milk chocolate nut-crunch sticks.
ALDI France offers a 12-pack of 429 g mini sticks under its MUCCI brand.
These packs include mini sticks, frozen lolly sticks and ice lollies on sticks to hand out individually. Choose according to the number of people, the flavours you’d like and any ingredients you need to check. Don’t forget to leave enough room in your cool bag.
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A pack to consider if you’d like to offer a choice of flavours in mini portions.
Six sticks, 254 g. Count the people in your group before choosing this pack size, and check the ingredients in each variety if anyone has an allergy.
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Twelve ice lollies make it easy to plan one per person for a group of this size, with a choice of flavours.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving the different varieties.
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Eight individual sticks are a good choice if your group would prefer melon flavour rather than an assortment.
The product description lists milk and the colour E102, with a warning that it may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. Check the label before serving.
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This pack of five pistachio-flavoured sticks is worth considering for a group of up to five, with one each.
Milk and pistachios are listed as allergens for this product. Check the label if this is relevant to anyone in your group.
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Four coconut sorbet sticks make it easy to serve individual portions to a small group.
If anyone has an allergy, check the packaging for information about possible traces of allergens.
Plan on at least one ice lolly for everyone you’d like to serve, then adjust the number according to portion size and any other desserts you’re serving. The packs from Magnum, Auchan and ALDI show why it’s important to check the number of sticks rather than relying on the pack weight alone.
Keep them frozen during transport and follow the storage instructions on the pack. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that this also applies when transporting food. Buy the ice lollies last, put them in a suitable cool bag and don’t leave them out of the cold while you wait to serve them.
No. A choice of flavours doesn’t mean that every variety has the same ingredients. Depending on the product, the selections from Auchan and E.Leclerc may contain milk, soya, almonds or hazelnuts. Check the label for each variety if anyone has an allergy or dietary restriction.