For sharing ice lollies at home, choose the number and size of the sticks to suit the people you’re serving, then check the ingredients on the exact box. If you’re taking them in a lunchbox, make sure you have a way to keep them frozen until they’re eaten: an ordinary lunchbox alone won’t do that. For children, Anses advises that a missed breakfast shouldn’t automatically be compensated for.
They want enough ice lollies for several people without serving ice cream from a tub. The packs listed by Auchan, Carrefour and ALDI contain 6, 8 and 12 mini ice lollies respectively; weight and recipe vary by product.
It’s worth checking the information on each box, particularly with an assortment: the products described by Auchan and Carrefour don’t all have the same ingredients or cross-contamination warnings.
Your choice also depends on how you’ll keep it frozen until you eat it. The DGCCRF recommends putting ice cream and other frozen foods in an insulated bag as soon as you’ve bought them; an ordinary lunchbox alone won’t keep them frozen.
If you’re in a rush in the morning, start by checking how many portions you need and what’s in the box. If the ice lollies will be taken out of the freezer, also make sure you know how you’ll keep them frozen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of ice lollies | Count the individual lollies and compare the total weight or the amount per lolly, if stated: the number alone doesn’t tell you the portion size. | When several people are sharing a box, I want to make sure there are enough individual portions without choosing based only on the size of the carton. Around 40% of consumers would prioritise sharing above all else. |
| Storage and transport | Make sure you can keep the ice lollies frozen during the journey and any wait. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag as soon as you leave the shop. | If I’m taking an ice lolly to eat later, I need to be able to keep it frozen until then. This would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and cross-contamination warnings on the exact box, especially if it contains several flavours. | Before sharing an assortment, I want to know whether each flavour is suitable for anyone with an allergy. Around 20% of consumers would put this check first. |
| Breakfast considerations | For a child, don’t treat an ice lolly as an automatic substitute for a missed breakfast: this is the point highlighted by Anses. | If the morning has been hectic, I want to distinguish between a treat and a replacement meal for my child. This would be the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
The Carrefour Extra assortment described by Carrefour contains almonds and carries warnings that it may contain traces of egg and other nuts.
Read the ingredients and warnings on the whole box before sharing it with anyone who has an allergy.
An ice lolly is a frozen food: the DGCCRF recommends putting it in an insulated bag as soon as you’ve bought it.
Only plan to eat it away from home if you can keep it frozen during the journey and any wait.
For children, Anses advises that missing breakfast doesn’t justify an automatic substitute, particularly with foods high in sugar.
In this situation, keep an ice lolly as a treat rather than presenting it as a replacement breakfast.
A range of chocolate-coated ice lollies that includes mini formats; Auchan, for example, lists a box of 6 Mini Classic lollies.
Two Carrefour ranges, each offering an assortment of 8 mini ice lollies, with different recipes.
The retailer’s range of ice lollies comes in different pack sizes, including a 12-lolly vanilla format listed in its range.
A frozen dessert brand sold by ALDI France, including a 12-piece box of mini ice lollies weighing 429 g.
These boxes of 6 or 8 individual ice lollies are suitable for sharing at home. If you’re taking them out, choosing the right product won’t replace the need for a way to keep them frozen.
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A format to consider if you want to share six individual portions at home.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for this variant before sharing the box.
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Eight individual portions to consider when the number of people you’re serving is your main priority.
Each ice lolly is listed as 70 ml; check the label for ingredients and any relevant warnings.
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A pack of six mini portions to serve straight from the freezer.
Each ice lolly is listed as 55 ml. Check the allergens on the pack you buy.
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A box of six mini ice lollies for sharing individual portions at home.
The total weight is listed as 330 g; check the allergen information for this recipe.
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This pack of six mini ice lollies is ideal when you want individual portions to share at home.
The total weight is listed as 282 g. Read the ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions on the box before planning to take them out.
Yes, but only if you can keep it frozen until you eat it. The DGCCRF recommends putting ice cream and other frozen foods in an insulated bag as soon as you’ve bought them; don’t assume an ordinary lunchbox will keep them frozen during the journey and any wait.
No: the Carrefour Extra assortment listed by Carrefour contains almonds and carries warnings that it may contain traces of other nuts. Check the ingredients list and warnings on the specific box, even if one of the flavours seems suitable.
The Magnum Mini Classic product described by Auchan lists milk and soya lecithin. This applies to that specific product: check the packaging for the flavour and format you’re buying.
Don’t present it as an automatic substitute. For children, Anses advises that missing breakfast shouldn’t lead to an automatic replacement, and highlights foods high in sugar in particular when an extra meal is offered.