For a movie night, start with the number of people. A box of eight can serve a larger group than a box of four, while an assortment of mini ice lollies lets you offer several flavours in smaller portions. Then check the portion weights and the allergens in each recipe. Only take a frozen treat in a lunch box if you can keep it cold for the entire journey.
If you want to serve everyone with as few boxes as possible, count the portions before you choose. Auchan, for example, lists an eight-piece Magnum assortment. Check the flavours in the box you choose if your guests have different tastes.
A mini assortment could be a good option if you’d rather offer a few different flavours and smaller ice lollies. Auchan, for example, lists a ten-piece Magnum mini assortment. Check the contents and weight of the specific box.
Before serving a group, read the label for each recipe, especially the allergen information. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. If the ice lollies need to travel, make sure you can keep them cold.
First work out how many portions you need, then choose between standard-sized ice lollies and a mini assortment. Compare the stated weight, ingredients and transport requirements to narrow down your options.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count your guests and check the number of pieces on each box: depending on the product, there may be four, six, eight or ten. | I want everyone to be able to have an ice lolly without opening several boxes. Around 36% of consumers would prioritise the number of portions. |
| Variety and mini format | Check which flavours are in the assortment and how many mini ice lollies it contains. | When people have different tastes, I’d rather offer a few options and smaller portions. This would be a priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portion weight | Check the total weight as well as the number of pieces: two boxes of eight won’t necessarily contain ice lollies of the same size. | If two boxes have the same number of pieces, I want to compare how much each contains. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise portion weight. |
| Allergens and keeping food cold | Check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ statements on the specific box. For a journey, take an insulated bag and check the product’s storage instructions. | I need to consider my guests’ allergies or transport the ice lollies without breaking the cold chain. This would be the main concern for around 14% of consumers. |
A box of four won’t serve as many people as a box of eight or ten. The number of boxes you need depends on how many portions you want.
Count your guests, then check the number of pieces and the total weight on the boxes you’re considering.
Ingredients can vary by flavour. Carrefour, for example, lists possible traces of soya and several types of nuts for the Magnum Sunlover product.
Before serving, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ statements on the specific box.
An ice lolly is a frozen product, so an ordinary lunch box isn’t enough to guarantee it’ll stay frozen throughout the journey.
Anses advises buying frozen foods at the end of your shop and using an insulated bag. If you’re taking an ice lolly in a lunch box, make sure your equipment can keep it cold until you’re ready to eat it.
Carrefour and Auchan list Magnum ice lollies in different formats, including assorted boxes and mini ice lollies.
Carrefour, for example, lists a box of eight vanilla, chocolate and almond ice lollies under its Carrefour Extra brand.
Auchan’s ice lolly range includes fruity options and assorted boxes of mini ice lollies.
ALDI describes MUCCI as a range of ice creams and sorbets, and lists, among other products, a box of four double ice lollies.
These products include mini assortments, boxes of four, six or eight ice lollies, and a pack of twelve ice pops. Ice pops and sorbet lollies aren’t ice cream lollies. Choose the type and number of portions that suit your movie night, then check the ingredients and storage instructions.
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Worth considering if you’d like to share smaller portions and offer a choice of flavours.
The box contains six mini ice lollies, with a total weight of 254 g.
The product contains milk and may contain nuts. If you have an allergy, check the exact packaging. Keep it cold during transport.
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This pack provides eight melon-flavoured portions for a group that’s after this flavour.
It contains eight ice lollies, each measuring 70 ml.
The ingredients list includes milk. Check the packaging for full allergen information and any ‘may contain’ statements. Keep the ice lollies cold during the journey.
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Consider this pack if you need twelve individual portions and would prefer ice pops rather than ice cream lollies.
The pack has a total weight of 444 g and combines orange and cherry flavours.
It may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts. Check the exact packaging. Keep it cold during transport.
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This pack of four sorbet lollies is a good fit for a movie night when you only need four portions.
The box states a total weight of 280 g.
If you have an allergy, check the packaging for ingredient information and details of the manufacturing site. Keep the lollies frozen and protect them during transport.
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This pack provides six portions of vanilla ice cream with cocoa sauce.
The box contains six ice lollies, with a total weight of 270 g.
The product contains milk and may contain traces of nuts, peanuts, egg and soya. Check the exact packaging. Keep it frozen until you’re ready to serve.
First count the people you’re serving and decide how many portions you’d like each person to have. Then check the number of pieces in each box. A pack of four has fewer portions than a pack of eight. A mini assortment could be a good choice if you’d like to offer a few flavours or smaller portions.
Yes, but only if you can keep them cold for the entire journey until you’re ready to eat them. Anses advises buying frozen foods at the end of your shop and using an insulated bag. Also check the product’s storage instructions and make sure your equipment is up to the job.
Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any statements about traces on the packaging for each recipe. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted. Don’t assume that two flavours from the same brand have identical ingredients.