Students comparing quantities
You want to know how many lollies are in each box and how much it contains, rather than relying on the number of pieces alone.
Who are these options for?
Students with a small freezer
You’d rather choose how much to store after checking the available space and planning how to transport the frozen treats to your new home.
Anyone checking recipes and allergens
You check the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions for the flavour and pack size you’re planning to buy.
What should you look for?
Before choosing between a small box and a multipack, check there’s room in your freezer. Then compare the portions and recipe.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and portions | Compare the net weight or volume and the number of pieces, taking portion size into account. | If I want to spread a box over several occasions, I need to know how much I’m bringing home. Around 34% of consumers put comparing portions first. |
| Storage and transport | Check how much space you have, then plan to use an insulated bag and go straight home after shopping. | With a small freezer compartment, I want to be sure I can put the box away as soon as I arrive. Space and transport come first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Recipe and allergens | Read the ingredients and any allergens highlighted on the label of the exact product. | If I’m choosing a flavour or avoiding an ingredient, I need to check its composition rather than rely on the brand. This is the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Relying on the number of ice lollies alone
Two boxes may contain different numbers of pieces without offering the same quantity per portion.
Look at the number of pieces alongside the net weight or volume, then choose an amount you can store.
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Buying ice lollies before the freezer is ready
Frozen food needs to be transported and put away quickly. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) recommends buying it at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping the journey home as short as possible.
Check that your freezer is working before you buy, and take the ice lollies straight home.
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Assuming you know the allergens from the brand name alone
Ingredients and allergen information vary by product. Auchan’s listing for Magnum Classic x4, for example, mentions milk and the possible presence of several nuts.
If you have an allergy or avoid a particular ingredient, check the label for the exact flavour and pack size every time you buy.
Brands and ranges to know
Magnum
Worth considering if you’re looking for a particular ice lolly recipe: Auchan’s listing for Magnum Classic describes four pieces, weighing 300 g in total, with vanilla ice cream and a milk chocolate coating.
- The pack size and storage instructions for this product are shown on its listing.
- If you have dietary restrictions, check the ingredients and allergens for your chosen flavour: the information for Classic doesn’t apply to the whole range.
Marque Repère / TRIUM
E.Leclerc’s range includes TRIUM cones and ice cream bars, with pack sizes varying by product.
- The number of pieces and quantity shown for some products make it easy to compare boxes.
- A cone and an ice cream bar aren’t interchangeable: check the recipe and format you’re looking for.
MUCCI
ALDI’s range includes mini ice lollies and double-coated ice lollies.
- ALDI lists a pack of 12 MUCCI mini ice lollies weighing 429 g, which helps you gauge how much storage space you’ll need.
- Check which product and pack size are available in your local store before planning how much space you’ll need.
Auchan
Auchan’s range brings together several types of frozen treats, including ice lollies, mini ice lollies and ice cream bars.
- These categories make it easy to compare different formats and recipes in one place.
- Decide what type of frozen treat you want first: the range’s variety doesn’t make the products equivalent.
Carrefour Classic
Carrefour describes Classic as a range of everyday products. When choosing frozen treats, start with the specific product available in your store.
- The range can be a useful starting point for looking at products available locally.
- Check that it’s an ice lolly, then look at its pack size, recipe and label before comparing it with other products.
Ice lollies available on Joybuy
These boxes of ice lollies come in different recipes and pack sizes. If you’re moving, first choose an amount that will fit in your freezer, then check the recipe of the exact product.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
Worth considering if you’d like to spread twelve ice lollies over several occasions and have enough room to store them. Check the ingredients for your chosen flavour and the size of the box before buying.
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MAGNUM Mint Chocolate, 3 ice lollies, 234 g
A pack of three if you’re looking specifically for this mint chocolate recipe. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging, as well as the space you have for the box.
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Binggrae Melona Melon, 8 ice lollies, 70 ml each
Worth a look if you’re after melon flavour and eight individual portions. The volume shown is for each ice lolly; check separately how much space the box needs and read the product ingredients.
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PEPPA PIG strawberry and vanilla, 6 ice lollies of 60 ml
This pack contains six strawberry and vanilla portions. If the ingredients matter to your choice, read the ingredients and allergen information for this product. Also check that the box will fit in your freezer.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry, 12 ice lollies, 444 g
A pack of twelve if that quantity suits how much you’ll eat and the space you have available. Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product before choosing this recipe.
Frequently asked questions
How should I transport ice lollies when moving home?
Buy them at the end of your shop and carry them in an insulated bag, keeping the journey home as short as possible, as Anses recommends for frozen food. If your freezer isn’t working yet, wait before buying them.
Is the brand name enough to tell me which allergens are present?
No: check the label for the exact flavour and pack size. France’s Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) states that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on food labels.
What temperature should ice lollies be stored at?
Follow the storage temperature shown for the product you buy: Auchan’s listing for Magnum Classic x4 specifies storage at −18 °C. When moving in, make sure your freezer is working before putting the ice lollies away.