People buying several portions
If several passengers would like a lolly, check both the number of pieces and the net weight. Also think about what you’ll do with any portions that won’t be eaten during the journey.
Who are these pack sizes for?
Travellers who eat their ice lolly as soon as they buy it
Eating a lolly straight away means you don’t have to transport a box of frozen treats. If you want to keep portions until you reach your destination, Anses and the DGCCRF recommend using an insulated container and keeping the journey as short as possible.
People who need to watch out for allergens
The recipe matters just as much as the format. Depending on the product, Auchan, SIMPL and Magnum ice lolly product listings mention milk, almonds, hazelnuts, soya or possible traces of nuts. Check the packaging of each product, especially in an assorted pack.
What should you check?
First decide whether you’ll eat the ice lolly straight away or take it to a freezer. Then consider the format and recipe.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is this for? |
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| Keeping it frozen | When you buy it, whether you have an insulated container and how long the journey will take. | I want to eat a lolly during a stop, but I can’t keep a box frozen while travelling. Around 36% of consumers rank this as their top priority. |
| Pack quantity | Net weight and number of lollies. | There are several of us sharing the box, and I want to know how much it actually contains. This is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Mini or standard size, and whether you can keep any remaining pieces frozen. | I prefer smaller portions to share among passengers, without leaving the rest of the pack to melt. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Recipe | Ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. | Before choosing a flavour or format, I need to make sure the recipe suits my dietary requirements. Around 14% of consumers make this check their priority. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Comparing boxes by the number of lollies alone
Twelve mini lollies and twelve standard-sized lollies don’t necessarily add up to the same quantity. A large pack also raises the question of how to keep any remaining portions frozen.
Compare the net weight, number of pieces and the size that suits the people travelling together.
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Buying the box long before you set off
If you’re buying frozen food to keep frozen, Anses advises picking it up at the end of your shopping trip. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum.
Plan to buy it just before you leave, and work out how you’ll keep the lollies frozen until you reach a freezer at your destination. If you can’t do that, choose a lolly to eat straight away.
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Assuming every lolly in an assorted pack has the same recipe
The SIMPL assorted pack listing mentions almonds in one of the varieties. So you can’t judge the contents of the whole box by looking at just one flavour.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for each variety on the packaging you buy.
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Placing an order without planning how to collect it
A product listing alone doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to get a box and keep it frozen before you set off.
Check availability, collection or delivery options and transport conditions before relying on the box for your journey.
Brands to compare
These products show some of the different ice lolly formats available. Check the ingredients and availability of the exact product you choose.
Carrefour Classic'
Carrefour has listed boxes of twelve lollies under this range. It’s a format worth considering if several people would like a portion.
- The number of pieces makes it easier to plan how to share the box.
- A listing for twelve lollies was marked as unavailable; check which product is stocked at your local store.
SIMPL
Carrefour lists a SIMPL assortment of eight mini lollies, with a total weight of 284 g.
- The mini format suits anyone who prefers smaller portions.
- The listing mentions milk in the varieties and almonds in one of them; check the recipe of each lolly.
AUCHAN
Auchan offers a box of twelve vanilla ice lollies, weighing 450 g in total.
- A box of twelve is a good option when buying for several people.
- The listing mentions milk, hazelnuts and soya. It says to store at −18 °C and not to refreeze after thawing.
MUCCI
ALDI offers, among other products, a box of twelve 429 g mini lollies under the MUCCI brand.
- Mini portions can be shared among several people.
- Check the available assortment and the allergens listed on the packaging of the box you choose.
Magnum
Carrefour lists Magnum Classic in a box of eight lollies, each 100 mL.
- The volume of each lolly is specified for this product.
- The listing mentions milk and possible traces of nuts. Also check that you can collect the box and transport it while keeping it frozen.
Lidl
Lidl sells ice cream in its frozen food aisle. The ice lolly options available will depend on what your local store stocks.
- The frozen food aisle is a good place to look for a format suited to your journey.
- Check the number of pieces, ingredients and storage instructions on the box you choose.
E.Leclerc
With this retailer, compare the ice lollies actually available at your collection point or local store.
- The net weight and number of pieces help you compare the formats available.
- Check the recipe and storage instructions for the exact product before setting off.
Ice lollies to consider on Joybuy
These boxes contain ice lollies in a range of sizes and flavours. For a journey, choose a portion to eat as soon as you buy it, or plan how to keep the whole box frozen until you reach your destination.
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POP POLO Water Ice Lollies, 10 pieces, 700 g
A box to consider if several people want to choose from five flavours. It contains ten lollies and weighs 700 g in total; keep any uneaten portions frozen.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
The twelve individual portions are a good choice to share if everyone can eat their lolly soon after buying it. The box weighs 444 g and includes orange and cherry flavours; check the allergen information on the packaging of the batch you buy.
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Pop Fruit Mini Sicilian Lemon & Sicilian Blood Orange, 8 lollies, 280 g
The mini format may suit anyone who prefers smaller portions. This box contains eight ice lollies, weighing 280 g in total, in Sicilian lemon and Sicilian blood orange flavours; check the allergens on the packaging.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
This box could suit several people if you can keep any remaining portions frozen. It contains twelve lollies, weighing 1 200 g in total, in five flavours; read the allergen information on the packaging before sharing.
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Binggrae Melona Coconut Ice Cream Bar, 8 × 70 ml
The eight individual coconut-flavoured lollies are a good choice to share if everyone wants the same flavour. Each one contains 70 ml; check the allergens on the packaging and keep any remaining lollies frozen.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take a box of ice lollies with me for several hours?
Only if you can keep the products frozen throughout the journey. Anses and the DGCCRF recommend buying them at the end of your shopping trip, using an insulated container and keeping travel time to a minimum. If you don’t have a suitable way to keep them frozen, choose a snack that doesn’t need to be stored in a freezer.
Can you refreeze ice lollies that have thawed?
No. Anses advises against refreezing food once it has thawed. The Auchan ice lolly product listing gives the same advice; also follow the instructions on the box you buy.
What temperature should I store a box of ice lollies at?
Follow the temperature instructions on your product’s packaging. The Auchan ice lolly product listing specifies storage in a freezer at −18 °C. This guidance applies to that specific product, so check the packaging of any others you buy.
Is a vanilla and chocolate assortment suitable if I avoid nuts?
Don’t assume so: depending on the product, Auchan, SIMPL and Magnum listings mention hazelnuts, almonds or possible traces of nuts. Read the allergen information for the exact batch and check each variety in an assorted pack.