Who are these formats for?

People hosting several guests

You want to serve everyone an individual portion without having to cut up a dessert. In that case, the number of lollies in the box matters just as much as the size of each one.

People who check what’s in their food

You compare ingredients, sugar and fat, and check for allergens before serving. The Nutri-Score, where displayed, may also be one of the details you consider.

People who prefer a fruity recipe

You’re looking for a fruit ice lolly rather than a vanilla lolly coated in chocolate. The ingredients list is still important, particularly for checking for sugar and allergens.

What should you check before choosing?

For a breakfast to share, start with the number of guests, then check the ingredients of the product you’ve chosen before comparing flavours.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Number of portions Count the lollies and check the weight or volume of each one. Carrefour lists SIMPL as 16 lollies weighing 33,5 g each; E.Leclerc lists SMICY in a box of 12. When I’m having several people over, I want to serve everyone without running short or having to open a second box. Around 40% of the consumers concerned would make this their priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the box you’ve bought. Carrefour’s EXTRA vanilla, chocolate and almond product, for example, lists milk and almonds. If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I have to find a suitable recipe before choosing a flavour. This would be the priority for around 30% of the consumers concerned.
Type of recipe Tell the difference between a dairy ice lolly with a coating and a fruit ice lolly. Compare sugar and fat per 100 g and per portion where these figures are provided. I want to choose between a vanilla and chocolate recipe and a fruit ice lolly, without assuming the latter is sugar-free. Around 30% of the consumers concerned would prioritise this choice of recipe.

What mistakes should you avoid?

  • Assuming ‘fruit’ means ‘sugar-free’

    Auchan’s AUCHAN BIO Fruity Mix selection contains cane sugar in the recipes listed by the retailer, even though they also include fruit ingredients.

    Compare the ingredients list and the sugar content per 100 g and per portion. A fruit ice lolly isn’t automatically a substitute for a whole piece of fruit.

  • Relying on the flavour name alone to check for allergens

    A vanilla, chocolate and almond lolly may contain milk and almonds. Carrefour’s EXTRA product also lists possible traces of other nuts.

    Check the label on the box you’re about to serve, including any ‘may contain’ warnings, even if you already know the brand.

  • Forgetting how to transport frozen food

    Ice lollies need to stay frozen between the shops and your freezer. If you’re buying a box for the weekend, make sure you can store it properly until then.

    Anses advises buying frozen food at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum. Don’t refreeze a product that has thawed.

Brands and retailers to know

Magnum

Magnum lists Mini Classic in a box of 6 × 55 ml: vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate.

  • The six small portions make it easy to count how many lollies to serve.
  • This recipe contains milk, so check the label if a guest needs to avoid it.

Carrefour

Carrefour lists a range of ice lollies, including SIMPL in a box of 16 and chocolate and almond recipes in its EXTRA range.

  • You can compare the number of lollies and the recipe for each product.
  • Ingredients and allergens vary by product. The EXTRA vanilla, chocolate and almond recipe contains milk and almonds.

E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc lists a box of 12 SMICY vanilla lollies coated with low-fat cocoa and puffed rice pieces.

  • A box of 12 makes it easy to plan separate portions for several guests.
  • Don’t assume other ice creams from the retailer have the same ingredients as this product.

Auchan

Auchan lists AUCHAN BIO Fruity Mix, an assortment of six fruit ice lollies.

  • This product lets you choose a water-based recipe instead of a vanilla lolly coated in chocolate.
  • It contains cane sugar. Check the label if you need to avoid any ingredients.

ALDI

ALDI lists several types of ice cream under the MUCCI brand, including mini lollies and lollies with a double coating.

  • You can choose between different formats and recipes, depending on the product.
  • Check the box of the product you choose for the number of lollies and its ingredients.

Lidl

Lidl lists ice cream among its frozen products.

  • The frozen food aisle is a good place to start when checking the products available.
  • Check the relevant catalogue or store before counting on a particular format or flavour.

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Frequently asked questions

Can an ice lolly make up most of breakfast?

It’s better to treat it as an occasional dessert, not the main part of the meal. Manger Bouger recommends limiting foods high in fat and sugar, which often include ice cream. Make sure you have other foods for breakfast.

What should you check before serving a lolly to someone with an allergy?

Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging of the product you’ve bought. For example, Carrefour lists milk and almonds in its EXTRA vanilla, chocolate and almond recipe, as well as possible traces of other nuts.

How should you transport ice lollies after shopping?

Buy them at the end of your shop, carry them in an insulated bag and keep the journey to your freezer as short as possible, in line with Anses guidance for frozen food. Don’t refreeze a product that has thawed.