Coffee flavour fans
You want an ice lolly that tastes like the coffee you enjoy on your break, rather than one that’s simply chocolate-flavoured. Carrefour’s listing for Côte d’Or Café Chocolat et Noisettes includes soluble coffee in the recipe.
Who are these options for?
Chocolate lovers
You’re mainly after a chocolatey treat to enjoy with your drink. The listings for Magnum Double Chocolat and a Carrefour Sensation ice lolly describe several layers of chocolate and a recipe combining chocolate and pecan respectively.
Anyone planning a few coffee breaks
You’d like to keep individual ice lollies in the freezer for different mornings. Carrefour Classic’ and Auchan listings include boxes of 12, for example; choose the flavour and recipe to suit you.
What should you look for first?
First decide whether you want a coffee flavour or an ice lolly to enjoy with your coffee. Then compare the portion size and ingredients of your chosen flavour to narrow down the options.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Coffee flavour | Look for coffee in the ingredients list, not just in a serving suggestion. Carrefour states that Côte d’Or Café Chocolat et Noisettes contains 1% soluble coffee. | I want the ice lolly itself to taste of coffee, without assuming how much caffeine it contains. Around 43% of consumers would make this pairing their priority. |
| Chocolate recipe | Compare the ingredients and portion size for the exact product; check in particular whether the recipe contains milk or nuts. | If I’m mainly after a chocolatey treat, I can keep the coffee in my cup. The chocolate recipe would be the first consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portions and storage | Check the net weight, number of lollies, listed allergens and storage instructions on the pack. | If I want to keep portions for several mornings, I need a format I can transport and store in line with the label. Around 28% of consumers would put this need first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Confusing coffee flavour with caffeine content
Carrefour’s listing for Côte d’Or Café Chocolat et Noisettes states that it contains 1% soluble coffee, but this doesn’t tell you how much caffeine is in each ice lolly.
Choose this recipe for its flavour. If caffeine is a factor in your decision, look for product-specific figures from the manufacturer.
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Relying on the flavour name to check for allergens
Depending on the product, the recipes listed contain milk, nuts or soya; some listings also flag other allergens or possible traces.
Check the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the pack of the flavour you’re buying. Don’t assume they’ll be the same as in another product from the same brand.
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Comparing boxes by the number of lollies alone
The DGCCRF points out that air incorporated into ice cream can affect its weight, even when the volume is the same. So the number of ice lollies or their volume isn’t enough to compare quantities.
Look at the net weight, number of lollies and stated portion size together.
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Forgetting the journey home to the freezer
The DGCCRF recommends keeping the time frozen food spends in transit to a minimum and preferably using an insulated bag. Auchan’s vanilla ice lolly listing says that a defrosted product must never be refrozen.
Pick up your ice lollies at the end of your shop, go straight home and follow the temperature and storage instructions on the packaging.
Brands to know
Magnum
Carrefour’s listing for Double Chocolat describes chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce and a double coating.
- Worth considering if you’d like a chocolate treat with your coffee.
- This isn’t a coffee recipe; check the ingredients and any possible traces of nuts on the pack.
Carrefour Classic’ et Carrefour Sensation
Carrefour Classic’ offers a 450 g box with six vanilla and six chocolate ice lollies. The Sensation product listed combines chocolate, caramel and pecan, among other ingredients.
- The Classic’ box lets you choose between two flavours from the same pack.
- Ingredients and allergens vary between products, so check the label for each recipe.
TRIUM / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc’s listing features a box of eight vanilla and almond ice lollies, with portions to enjoy over several breaks.
- The listed recipe includes a milk chocolate coating and pieces of roasted almonds.
- Check the product details and packaging before you buy.
Auchan
The vanilla product listed contains 12 ice lollies and weighs 450 g, making it a handy option to keep for several breaks.
- The listing states the number of lollies, the weight and the storage instructions.
- It lists milk, hazelnuts and soya, among other ingredients. It must be stored at –18 °C and must not be refrozen once defrosted.
Lidl
To choose an ice lolly at Lidl, start with the product available at your local store.
- Check the flavour, pack size, ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
MUCCI / ALDI
ALDI lists a box of four double-coated ice lollies under its MUCCI brand, available in chocolate, caramel or raspberry recipes.
- These flavours offer a few ideas for an icy treat if you’re not necessarily looking for coffee flavour.
- Check the portion size and allergens on the product you choose.
Ice lollies for a little treat
These Joybuy products are ideal for a chocolatey frozen treat or portions to keep for several mornings. If you want your ice lolly to taste of coffee, check that the product you’re considering actually contains coffee.
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MAGNUM Double Chocolate, 4 ice cream sticks, 284 g
Worth considering if you’d prefer a chocolate ice lolly with your coffee rather than a coffee flavour.
The box contains four ice cream sticks and has a net weight of 284 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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Côte d’Or Vanilla, milk chocolate and hazelnut, 4 ice cream sticks, 260 g
An option if you’re looking for a vanilla, milk chocolate and hazelnut recipe for your break.
The box contains four ice cream sticks and weighs 260 g. If you need to avoid an ingredient, check the label on the exact product.
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MAGNUM Double Hazelnut, 4 ice cream sticks, 276 g
Worth a look if you’re more interested in hazelnut than coffee flavour.
The box contains four ice cream sticks and weighs 276 g. Check the label for the ingredients and allergens in this product.
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Magnum White Chocolate Almond, 4 × 100 ml
A tempting option for a vanilla, white chocolate and almond treat instead of coffee.
The box contains four ice cream sticks, each 100 ml. Check the ingredients and allergens before buying.
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Snickers Chocolate, caramel and peanut, 5 ice cream bars, 204 g
Worth considering if you’d prefer a caramel and peanut ice cream bar to a coffee-flavoured ice lolly.
The box contains five bars and weighs 204 g. Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging, especially if peanuts are a factor in your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Can a coffee-flavoured ice lolly replace my morning coffee?
Don’t rely on the flavour alone to tell you how much caffeine you’re consuming. Carrefour’s listing for Côte d’Or Café Chocolat et Noisettes states that it contains 1% soluble coffee. If caffeine is a deciding factor, look for product-specific figures.
What should I check on the pack if I have a food allergy?
Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the packaging for the exact product. The DGCCRF sets out the labelling rules for prepacked food in France. Among the recipes mentioned here, ingredients vary by flavour and may include milk, nuts or soya.
Can I refreeze an ice lolly that has defrosted on the way home?
Don’t refreeze a defrosted product. This instruction appears, for example, on the listing for Auchan vanilla ice lollies. For the journey home, the DGCCRF recommends minimising time out of the freezer and preferably using an insulated bag. Then follow the instructions on the packaging you’ve bought.
Should I compare the volume or the weight of two boxes?
Compare the net weight and number of pieces to see how much ice cream you’re buying. The DGCCRF explains that incorporated air can affect the weight at the same volume. The stated volume per portion can still be useful, but it doesn’t replace weight for this comparison.