Anyone who prefers a smaller portion
If you’d like to have a single lolly rather than scoop ice cream from a tub, compare the volume per piece. Magnum lists its Mini Classic at 55 ml, while Auchan offers a 100 ml Magnum White Chocolate lolly.
Who are these sizes for?
Anyone buying a few portions to enjoy later
A box lets you save other lollies for another time, provided you have enough room in the freezer. Check the number of pieces and the total weight: E.Leclerc, for example, lists a six-lolly Eco+ box weighing 483 g.
Anyone checking the ingredients
The exact recipe matters more than the flavour name alone. The products listed by Carrefour, E.Leclerc, Magnum and Auchan contain milk; some also contain soya or may contain nuts.
What should you look for before buying?
For a solo TV night, start by checking how much each lolly contains. Then see how many you’ll have left to store and read the label for your chosen recipe.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Portion size | Compare the volume per lolly with the serving size shown in the nutritional information. Magnum lists its Mini Classic at 55 ml, compared with 100 ml for the White Chocolate version offered by Auchan. | If I want a little treat in front of the TV, the amount in each lolly guides my choice. Around 42% of consumers would also put portion size first. |
| What’s in the box | Check the number of pieces, the total weight and how much freezer space you’ll need. | I’d like to have another lolly later, but only if I can store the rest. For around 33% of consumers, the contents of the box would be the top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the specific product. Check the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion where these are shown on the packaging. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the flavour name alone won’t tell me whether the recipe is suitable. Around 25% of consumers would put ingredients first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming an individual portion is sold individually
A lolly is made to be enjoyed on its own, but the Magnum, Auchan and E.Leclerc products listed are sold in multipacks. You’ll need to keep the remaining portions in the freezer.
Check the number of lollies, their size and how much space you have before choosing a box.
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Relying on the flavour name to identify allergens
The vanilla and chocolate recipes reviewed don’t all contain the same ingredients: they contain milk and may also contain soya or carry a warning that they may contain nuts.
Read the label on the exact product before buying, especially if you need to avoid an ingredient.
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Leaving frozen treats out for too long on the way home
Getting a frozen product home and into storage is part of choosing it. The Magnum White Chocolate lolly listed by Auchan comes with storage instructions stating −18 °C.
Anses advises shopping for frozen food at the end of your trip, keeping the journey as short as possible and using an insulated bag if needed. Put the lollies in the freezer as soon as you get home.
Brands to know
Magnum
The range includes mini lollies and classic-sized lollies. Magnum lists six 55 ml Mini Classic lollies, while Auchan offers four 100 ml White Chocolate lollies.
- Two sizes to compare, depending on what you fancy.
- The recipes reviewed contain milk and may contain certain nuts, so check the flavour you choose.
Eco+
E.Leclerc lists a box of six Eco+ vanilla and white chocolate lollies, with a total weight of 483 g.
- The number of pieces and total weight help you plan how many portions you’ll need to store.
- The recipe listed by E.Leclerc contains milk and soya, so read the label before choosing.
MUCCI
ALDI France offers ice lollies under the MUCCI brand, including a pack of four double-coated lollies and a pack of twelve mini lollies.
- The pack sizes make it easy to compare a smaller multipack with a pack of mini lollies.
- Check the size and ingredients of the specific product before stocking up your freezer.
Ice lollies available on Joybuy
These multipacks contain individually portioned treats for a TV night: chocolate-coated ice creams, sorbet lollies and ice pops. Compare the amount in each piece and how many portions you’ll need to store.
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MIKO Donut Ice Cream Sticks Chocolate & Cookies, 4 × 62 ml
A box of four, so you can enjoy one lolly and save the others for later. If you have an allergy, check the label: product information lists milk, wheat and soya among the ingredients.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
With eight in the pack, you’ll have several lollies to keep in the freezer after enjoying one on your own. Check the label if you need to avoid milk; product information also lists the colour E102 and its warning about children’s activity and attention.
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MAGNUM Vanilla Almond Ice Cream Bars, 8 pieces, 600 g
Eight lollies to store if you’re only having one tonight. The recipe information lists milk and almonds, and says it may contain other nuts. It also warns that small pieces of nuts may pose a choking risk for young children.
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POP FRUIT Sorbet Sticks 100% Coconut, 4 pieces, 280 g
A sorbet on a stick, supplied as four individually wrapped portions. Check the label if you have an allergy: product information warns that it may contain traces of milk, soya and nuts, among other things. It also states that the product is not suitable for children under 36 months.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
Twelve ice pops to enjoy over several occasions, if you have room for the box in your freezer. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the allergen information on the packaging of the exact product.
Frequently asked questions
Does an individual portion mean a lolly is sold on its own?
No. A lolly can be an individual portion but still come in a multipack. The Magnum, Auchan and E.Leclerc options listed contain several pieces. Choose the size of each lolly first, then check that you can store the rest.
How should I bring ice lollies home after shopping?
Pick them up at the end of your shopping trip and put them in the freezer as soon as possible. Anses advises keeping the journey short and using an insulated bag if needed. Also follow the storage temperature shown on the packaging, including −18 °C for the Magnum White Chocolate lolly listed by Auchan.
How can I identify allergens on the packaging?
For prepacked foods sold in France, allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the label, according to the DGCCRF. Read the ingredients list and check for any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the flavour you’re considering.