To share a late-night snack with people who have different tastes, choose an assorted pack with enough lollies and flavours to suit everyone. If everyone prefers the same flavour, a pack of identical lollies may be all you need. Also compare the quantity per lolly, nutritional information and allergens for the specific pack. For a lunchbox, only pack ice lollies if you can keep them frozen until they’re eaten.
If several people are choosing from the same box, consider both the number of lollies and the flavours on offer. Auchan and E.Leclerc, for example, list assorted boxes of 10 and 20; check how the flavours are divided in the pack you’re interested in.
A mini ice lolly lets you have a single portion without opening a larger one. The Magnum Mini Classic featured by Magnum France contains six 55 ml lollies. The brand gives the calorie count for this specific recipe as 137 kcal per portion; this doesn’t apply to all mini ice lollies.
If ingredients or allergens matter to your choice, check each recipe in an assortment rather than relying on the name of the pack. The DGCCRF notes that allergens are highlighted on pre-packed food labels, and that nutritional information is given per 100 g or 100 ml.
For a late-night snack, start with the number of people and the portion size you want, then check the ingredients. If the ice lollies need to travel in a lunchbox, keeping them frozen becomes essential.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing and flavours | Number of lollies and the mix of flavours. | When several people are helping themselves from one box, I want enough lollies and flavours they’ll enjoy. Around 33% of consumers might put sharing first. |
| Individual portion | Weight or volume per lolly and nutritional information per portion, if provided. | For a late-night craving, I’d rather have the option of a small lolly than a large one. Portion size could be the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients and allergen information for each recipe; nutritional values per 100 g or 100 ml. | If a flavour could be a problem in my household, I need to check its label before choosing the box. Around 27% of consumers might put checking the ingredients first. |
| Transport and storage | Journey time, insulated packaging and access to a freezer at your destination. | If I’m taking ice lollies with me, I need to be able to keep them frozen until I’m ready to eat them. Keeping them cold could be the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
A box of 20 lollies and a box of six mini lollies won’t necessarily contain the same portion sizes or total weight.
Compare the net weight, the quantity per lolly if stated, and the nutritional information on the same basis: per 100 g or 100 ml.
In an assorted pack, ingredients and allergen information may vary from one recipe to another. The ingredients for one lolly won’t necessarily describe the whole box.
Check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy, particularly if someone with an allergy will be eating them.
An ordinary lunchbox alone can’t keep a frozen product frozen throughout a journey or while you wait.
Anses recommends buying frozen products at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum. If you’re taking a snack with you, make sure you can keep it cold until it’s eaten.
The range featured by Magnum France includes mini ice lollies in a single flavour. Auchan also lists an assorted Magnum pack of 10 in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.
Auchan lists mini ice lollies from well-known brands, including an assorted Magnum pack of 10.
In its range of ice creams and frozen desserts, E.Leclerc lists, among other products, an assorted Smicy pack of 20 sticks weighing 850 g.
These packs offer different numbers of lollies and flavours, for an individual snack or for sharing. If you’re taking them with you, make separate arrangements to keep them cold.
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Worth considering if you want to share a selection of flavours: five are listed. Check the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack before serving the different lollies.
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The 12 lollies and two listed flavours make this a good option for sharing. Check the allergen information on the packaging and keep the lollies frozen; don’t refreeze them after thawing.
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This pack lists five flavours to share. If the quantity per person or allergens affect your choice, check these details on the packaging. Keep the product frozen and don’t refreeze it after thawing.
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This pack lists eight lollies in two flavours, making it a good option for sharing. Check the net weight and quantity per lolly on the packaging before comparing portions, and look out for any ‘may contain’ allergen warnings.
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This pack of six mini ice lollies could be a good choice for sharing between a few people. Before counting on having several flavours, check their proportions and ingredients on the box. Also check the information about milk and nuts.
Compare the net weight and quantity per lolly, not just the number of lollies. For ingredients, the DGCCRF says that nutritional values per 100 g or 100 ml provide a common basis for comparing pre-packed foods. Then consider the portion you plan to have.
Only choose one after checking the allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings for every recipe in the pack. As an example of one specific recipe, Magnum France says its Mini Classic contains milk and may contain nuts; this doesn’t apply to every assorted pack. The DGCCRF notes that allergens are highlighted on pre-packed food labels.
Yes, but only if the transport and storage conditions will keep them frozen until they’re eaten. An ordinary lunchbox isn’t enough to guarantee this: Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time short for frozen products.
Check the ingredients and allergens for each recipe, the net quantity and the nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen. The DGCCRF states that the nutritional declaration for pre-packed foods is given per 100 g or 100 ml. If the box also gives values per portion, check what size portion they refer to.