For a snack shared by several older adults, first choose the number of ice lollies based on how many people are coming and how much freezer space you have. For a small group, a smaller box helps you avoid keeping more than you need. Mini versions offer a smaller portion, but neither the size nor the number of lollies is a substitute for checking the nutritional information and allergens for the product you choose.
If you’re serving several older adults, count the guests and think about how many more shared snacks you’ll be hosting before choosing a box size. The ranges from Auchan, Carrefour and ALDI include boxes of 6, 8 or 12, among other sizes. Freezer space matters too.
If you need to monitor portion size or ingredients, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and, where shown on the packaging, per portion. If someone is at risk of malnutrition, Manger Bouger recommends seeking medical advice rather than basing their snack choice solely on an ice lolly.
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary between products, including between flavours in an assortment. Check the exact box before serving an ice lolly to anyone with an allergy or who needs to avoid certain ingredients.
Start by working out how many portions you’ll actually need, then compare the serving size and ingredients on each product’s label. Make sure you have space in the freezer, and plan how you’ll transport the frozen treats.
| Criteria | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Number of lollies and quantity per lolly; available freezer space. | To serve several guests without having too many ice lollies left after the snack, I count the portions I’ll actually need. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Nutritional content | Values per 100 g and, if shown, per portion; portion size. | If a portion needs to meet an individual requirement, I want to be able to compare what will actually be served. Around 29% of consumers put this first. |
| Allergens and texture | Ingredients for each flavour, ‘may contain’ warnings and any crunchy pieces. | Just one flavour could make the assortment unsuitable for the person having a snack, so I need to check every recipe. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Storage | Instructions on the box and whether you can transport the ice lollies and put them in the freezer promptly. | If the journey home from the shops is long or the freezer is already full, I need to be able to store the ice lollies as instructed. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this consideration. |
A large box makes it easier to share, but its portions and recipe may not suit every guest. For example, the Auchan box of 12 ice lollies contains milk, hazelnuts and soya.
Compare the number of lollies with the portion size, nutritional information and allergens for the product you’re considering.
The Carrefour mini ice lolly assortment includes an almond flavour. Magnum says its Vegan Amande product contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other tree nuts.
Check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact box. If it’s an assortment, check each flavour.
The instructions for the Auchan and Carrefour products featured here say to store them at −18 °C and not to refreeze them once thawed.
Use an insulated bag to transport them and put them in the freezer as soon as you get home. Follow the instructions on the box you buy.
Magnum’s range includes multipacks of three or four ice lollies, with classic recipes and a plant-based option.
Carrefour’s range includes a SIMPL box of six vanilla and chocolate ice lollies, as well as an assortment of eight mini ice lollies.
The Auchan box of 12 vanilla ice lollies, weighing 450 g in total, is a good example of a pack designed for serving several people.
ALDI’s range includes MUCCI boxes of four ice lollies and twelve mini ice lollies.
These packs include frozen ice lollies, water ice lollies or sorbet lollies for snacks of different sizes. Compare the number of lollies and the recipe before choosing one for the people you’ll be serving.
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Twelve individually wrapped ice lollies to share between several people. If anyone has an allergy, check the ‘may contain’ warnings on the box before serving.
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Eight ice lollies for sharing. This recipe contains milk and almonds, so check whether it’s suitable for your guests’ allergies.
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With eight 70 ml portions, you can plan on one ice lolly per guest. If anyone needs to avoid milk, check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging.
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An assortment of twelve ice lollies to share at a group snack. Check the ingredients for each flavour and the quantity per lolly if you need to keep portions precise.
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Four ice lollies make this a better fit for a small group than a larger gathering. If anyone has an allergy or needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings for this product.
Don’t assume that an ice lolly can automatically replace a snack. If someone is at risk of malnutrition or is already malnourished, Manger Bouger recommends asking a doctor for advice so their diet can be considered as a whole.
Check the number of lollies, net weight, ingredients, allergens and nutritional information. To compare two pack sizes, use the same basis, such as the values per 100 g, then check the values per portion where provided.
Don’t refreeze a product once it has thawed if the packaging says not to. The Auchan and Carrefour products featured here carry this instruction and say to store them at −18 °C. Plan how you’ll get the ice lollies home and into the freezer before you go shopping.
No. Magnum Vegan Amande contains almonds and may contain milk, soya and other tree nuts. Check the allergen that needs to be avoided and the warnings on the exact box. Don’t assume it’s suitable based on the ‘plant-based’ label alone.