To enjoy an ice lolly during a solo break, distinguish between an individual portion and a single-item sale: the products featured here are sold in boxes. Choose based on the size and number of lollies, then check the variety, allergens and offer terms before planning how to keep them cold on the way home.
If you’d rather have one 100 mL lolly than several smaller portions, Carrefour France’s box of four Magnum Classic lollies offers a useful point of comparison. It is still a box, even though you eat each lolly separately.
If you plan to have one lolly at a time, both the number of lollies and their size matter. Carrefour France features, among other options, a box of 12 Carrefour Classic’ lollies and a box of 16 SIMPL lollies, each weighing 33.5 g.
The flavour alone won’t tell you everything about the ingredients in an assortment. In France, the DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list on prepacked foods. Check the list on the box and for the variety you’ve chosen.
For a solo treat during a bargain hunt, first check what’s included in the pack. Then compare boxes by portion size, variety and the information on the packaging.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | The number of lollies in the box and the volume or weight of each one. Don’t confuse an individual portion with a single-item sale. | If I want just one lolly for my break, its size matters more than the number in the box. Around 40% of consumers would put portion size first. |
| Offer terms | The variety and pack covered by the offer, as well as the terms displayed at your chosen shop. | When I see a bargain, I want to know whether it applies to the box I plan to take home. Around 30% of consumers would make sure the offer matches their chosen product their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list and any precautionary allergen statements on the packaging for the exact variety. | If certain ingredients are a problem for me, I need to be able to check the recipe before choosing, even in an assortment. Around 30% of consumers would put this check first. |
The Magnum Classic, Carrefour Classic’ and SIMPL products featured by Carrefour France are all boxes containing several lollies. Each portion is eaten separately, but the pack contains more than one.
Check the number of items included in the offer before you set off.
Two chocolate-coated lollies can have different ingredients lists and precautionary allergen statements. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens in prepacked foods must be highlighted in the ingredients list.
Read the packaging for the exact variety, especially when a box contains several recipes.
The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that rising temperatures speed up microbial growth. So, allow for the time you’ll spend browsing the bargain stalls and travelling home when planning your shop.
Pick up frozen treats last, transport them appropriately and put them in the freezer as soon as possible. Don’t refreeze a product once it has thawed.
The packaging, number of lollies and recipe can vary from one product to another. An offer displayed for one box won’t necessarily apply to the one you had in mind.
Check the variety and pack covered by the offer at your shop, then compare them with what you need for a solo treat.
Carrefour France features Magnum Classic in a box of four 100 mL vanilla lollies coated in milk chocolate.
Carrefour France features, among other options, a chocolate and vanilla-chocolate assortment with 12 lollies weighing 450 g in total.
The vanilla-chocolate product featured by Carrefour France contains 16 lollies, each weighing 33.5 g.
ALDI France features an offer on four MUCCI double-coated lollies, weighing 288 g in total.
Lidl France features Bon Gelati among its ice cream offers.
These boxes make it easy to enjoy one portion at a time: the first four products are ice cream lollies, while Maison de la Glace offers water ice pops. Check the pack size and offer terms if you’re buying as part of a bargain hunt.
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Worth considering if you’d like a 100 mL lolly for your break rather than several smaller portions.
The box contains four lollies. If you need to avoid certain allergens, check the ingredients on the exact box.
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This pack is ideal if you’d like to keep several lollies in the freezer for separate treats.
The box contains eight lollies weighing 600 g in total. Check the ingredients if almonds or other allergens are a concern.
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A good fit if you’re looking for 60 ml lollies to enjoy one at a time.
The box contains six lollies in strawberry and vanilla flavours. Check the packaging for the exact product’s allergen information.
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This box lets you keep several individual melon-flavoured portions in the freezer.
It contains eight ice bars, each measuring 70 ml. Read the label before buying if you have any concerns about the ingredients or warnings.
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Choose these if you’re after water ice pops rather than creamy ice bars.
The box contains 12 pieces in five flavours, weighing 1200 g in total. Check the varieties and packaging information before choosing.
Not necessarily: the Magnum Classic, Carrefour Classic’ and SIMPL products featured by Carrefour France are sold in boxes of 4, 12 and 16 lollies. Check the pack size covered by the offer rather than assuming that “individual” means it’s sold on its own.
Check the product name, net quantity, ingredients list, nutritional information and storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen. For prepacked foods in France, the DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list.
No. Recipes and precautionary allergen statements vary from one product to another. Carrefour France’s Magnum Classic listing states that it contains milk and may contain nuts; the Carrefour Classic’ assortment has different statements for different lollies. Always check the exact packaging rather than assuming the information for one variety applies to another.
Keep them out of the freezer for as little time as possible and follow the storage temperature shown on the packaging. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that rising temperatures speed up microbial growth: pick up frozen treats last, transport them appropriately and don’t refreeze a product once it has thawed.