If you’re sharing ice lollies before a workout, first choose enough for everyone, then check the flavours and allergens. A smaller size alone doesn’t tell you whether an ice lolly is right for you just before exercise: check the portion, nutritional information and how long you have before your session.
If everyone should be able to have an ice lolly, the number of lollies matters more than how big the box looks. The products featured by ALDI, Auchan and Carrefour range from 6 to 12 mini ice lollies; some assortments include several flavours.
Before a workout, you may want to know how much you’ll eat and check the sugars and fat in your chosen recipe. Nutritional information should be considered in relation to the flavour and amount you’ll actually have, without making assumptions about your personal tolerance.
When several people are choosing from the same assortment, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each flavour. The chocolate and almond products described by Carrefour contain milk and almonds; other allergens listed depend on the exact product.
Work out how many portions you need, then check the recipe and the label on the box you’ve chosen. A pack size that works for your group won’t, by itself, answer questions about personal tolerance or allergens.
| What to check | Points to consider | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies rather than relying on the total weight; check the flavours too if everyone needs a choice. | If we’re heading out as a group, I want enough ice lollies for everyone without having to split them. Around 33% of consumers would make the number of portions their top priority. |
| Portion before exercise | Read the nutritional information for your chosen flavour and check whether it’s given per 100 g or per portion. Then consider how much you plan to eat. | When my workout is coming up, I’d rather know my portion size and what’s in it than rely on the word ‘mini’. Portion size before exercise would be the main concern for around 42% of consumers. |
| Allergens in the group | Check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact box. For an assortment, check each flavour separately. | If someone in the group has an allergy, I need to check each recipe before handing out the ice lollies. For around 25% of consumers, this compatibility would come first. |
The boxes featured by ALDI, Auchan and Carrefour contain 12, 10 and 6 mini ice lollies respectively. So a pack that looks generous may not have enough for the number of people you’re catering for.
Count the people and check the number of ice lollies before comparing the total weight of the boxes.
The pack size name doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat a recipe contains, or how you’ll tolerate it before a workout.
Check the nutritional information for the product you buy and consider it in relation to the portion you plan to eat.
The chocolate and almond products described by Carrefour contain milk and almonds; other allergens or traces may be listed depending on the recipe. The ingredients in one flavour don’t necessarily reflect the whole assortment.
Check the packaging for each flavour with anyone affected before serving. Choose another product if you can’t confirm it’s suitable.
Ice lollies should be transported and stored according to the instructions on their packaging. The product information for POP FRUIT mini sorbets says never to refreeze the product after thawing.
Plan how you’ll transport frozen food, and read the instructions for the box you’ve bought before putting it back in the freezer.
The MUCCI product featured by ALDI contains 12 mini ice lollies, weighing 429 g in total. It’s worth considering if the number of lollies is your main priority when sharing.
The Magnum assortment featured by Auchan contains 10 mini ice lollies of 55 ml, in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate varieties.
The Carrefour Extra vanilla, chocolate and almond box featured by Carrefour contains 6 mini ice lollies, weighing 237 g in total.
These boxes of individually wrapped ice lollies contain between 6 and 12 pieces. Compare the number of portions and flavours with your group’s needs, then check the ingredients of your chosen product if you’ll be having it close to exercise.
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If everyone in your group likes different things, this assortment offers a choice of flavours to share. The box contains 10 ice lollies and weighs 700 g in total. Check the allergen information for each flavour and consider the nutritional values in relation to the portion you’ll eat.
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If having enough portions matters more than a choice of flavours, this box contains 12 orange and cherry ice lollies, weighing 444 g in total. Before serving your group, check the label on the product you’ve bought for ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings.
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For sharing with a group while offering a choice of flavours, this box contains 12 pieces in five flavours. It weighs 1 200 g in total; check the portion you’ll eat and the allergen information for each flavour on the packaging.
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If your group prefers a single melon flavour, this box contains eight ice lollies of 70 ml. Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging before handing them out.
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For a small group who all prefer Classic, this box contains six ice lollies of 55 ml. If the ingredients matter to you before exercise, check the nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging for this variety.
No. The number of ice lollies doesn’t tell you whether one is right for you just before a workout. For the 55 ml Magnum Mini Almond, Carrefour lists 154 kcal and 9,7 g of fat per piece. Check the values for the recipe you choose, then consider your portion and how long you have before exercise. This doesn’t guarantee comfort or performance.
Count the pieces, compare the flavours and check the allergens on the exact box. The products featured by ALDI, Auchan and Carrefour range from 6 to 12 mini ice lollies. If it’s an assortment, check each recipe rather than assuming all the flavours have the same ingredients.
Follow the transport and storage instructions for the product you’ve bought, and keep it out of the freezer for as little time as possible. The product information for POP FRUIT mini sorbets says never to refreeze the product after thawing; check the instructions for your particular box.
According to the French Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on food labels. Also read any ‘may contain’ warnings and check the information for each flavour before sharing an assortment.