To enjoy with a coffee, start by choosing the flavour that appeals to you: vanilla, chocolate and caramel for a straightforward combination, or biscuit, caramel and pecan if you prefer added pieces. Then compare the size of the ice lollies and the nutritional information per portion. Check the allergens for the exact product before serving.
You prefer an ice lolly with vanilla, chocolate and caramel flavours to a fruity recipe. The descriptions of Magnum Double Caramel and Double Gold Caramel Billionaire help you tell these two flavour profiles apart.
You want to know the size of an ice lolly and its nutritional values per portion before choosing. Magnum lists different sizes for Double Caramel and Double Gold Caramel Billionaire.
You’re also considering supermarket own-brand options. ALDI offers a box of four MUCCI double-coated ice lollies. Check the packaging for your chosen product to find out about its recipe and allergens.
For a coffee break treat, start with the recipe you fancy, then compare the portions and the box size. A range name is no substitute for checking the ingredients list and nutritional information.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate and caramel | Look for details of the ice cream, coating and sauce in the recipe description. | If I want chocolate and caramel flavours to go with my coffee, I choose based on that combination rather than the name of the range. Around 36% of consumers would put this flavour combination first. |
| Textures and inclusions | Look for mentions of biscuit, sauce and nuts; check the allergen information too. | If I want to turn my coffee break into a dessert with different textures, inclusions matter more to me than a more straightforward vanilla-and-chocolate recipe. Around 29% of consumers would prioritise this. |
| Portion size and nutritional values | Compare the size of the ice lolly and the sugars and saturated fatty acids per portion. Use the values per 100 g or 100 ml to compare different sizes. | When the size of the ice lolly guides my choice, I need to see the nutritional values for the portion I’m going to serve. Around 21% of consumers would make this their priority. |
| Box size | Check the number of ice lollies and the net weight, then confirm the product available at your chosen shop. | If several people are having a treat, I look for a box with enough ice lollies without assuming they’re all the same size. Box size would be the main criterion for around 14% of consumers. |
Magnum Double Caramel combines vanilla, cocoa and caramel, while Double Gold Caramel Billionaire also features biscuit and pecan flavours. These names therefore don’t describe two interchangeable recipes.
Decide whether you’d prefer a mainly chocolate-and-caramel flavour or biscuit pieces, then read the description for the exact product.
Magnum’s product information for both recipes mentions milk. Double Gold Caramel Billionaire also carries a warning that it may contain several types of nuts. The DGCCRF (France’s consumer protection authority) says that allergens must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
Before serving, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the box you’ve bought.
A box of ice lollies and a tub of ice cream are served differently. And even when comparing ice lollies, the number in the box isn’t enough to tell you the size of each one.
Check the net weight, the number of ice lollies and, where listed, the portion size per lolly.
Magnum offers several individually wrapped ice lolly recipes combining caramel and a chocolate coating, including Double Caramel and Double Gold Caramel Billionaire.
MUCCI is an ice cream brand sold by ALDI. Its products include a 288 g box of four double-coated ice lollies.
E.Leclerc offers ESKISS ice cream in tubs, including coffee-flavoured varieties.
These ice lollies feature caramel, nut or chocolate recipes, as well as an assortment of mini sizes. Choose according to the flavour you’re after and the size listed on each box. Don’t assume that recipes with similar names are the same.
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Worth considering if you’d like caramel, white chocolate and pecan flavours with your coffee.
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An option if you’d like to pair salted caramel and almond with your coffee.
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Consider this if caramel is your first choice to enjoy with coffee.
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An option if you’re after a caramel ice lolly rather than an assortment of flavours.
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This assortment is a good fit if you’d like a choice of chocolate flavours rather than a specific caramel variety.
No, it doesn’t tell you what the recipe is on its own. To choose between two ice lollies, check the flavours, inclusions and portion size, then compare the nutritional information if that matters to you.
Check the allergen information on the exact box before serving. Magnum lists milk for its Double Caramel and Double Gold Caramel Billionaire varieties. For the latter, the brand also warns that it may contain several types of nuts. The DGCCRF says that allergens must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
First compare the stated portion size to see what one ice lolly represents. Then use the nutritional values per 100 g or 100 ml to compare the recipes on the same basis. The DGCCRF says this makes it easier to compare products; per-portion values are still useful for the ice lolly you plan to serve.
Carrefour recommends taking its Magnum vanilla, chocolate and caramel ice creams out of the freezer a few minutes before eating. This is a serving suggestion for that product, not a storage rule for all ice lollies.