Choose the number of ice lollies to suit the people you’re serving, then decide whether you’d like a choice of flavours. An assortment makes it easier for a group to choose, while a smaller box can help avoid leftovers. Check the ingredients for each product and plan how to keep everything frozen: an ordinary lunchbox won’t keep frozen ice lollies frozen until later.
You want enough ice lollies for everyone without having to settle on just one flavour. Magnum offers an assortment of six mini ice lolly bars, while Carrefour offers a Carrefour Extra assortment of eight. Choose a pack size to suit the number of people.
You’re comparing the number of ice lolly bars and the net weight to find a box that suits your group and the space in your freezer. Two packs with the same number of pieces don’t necessarily weigh the same per piece.
Check the recipes before sharing the box. The Carrefour Extra product information mentions milk, soya and almonds, among other ingredients. For any product you’re considering, read the ingredients and allergen information on the label.
For a gaming session, start by thinking about the portions and flavours you want, then check that the ingredients and storage requirements suit your group.
| Factor | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and flavours | Count the pieces and check whether the box contains an assortment or just one flavour. | If everyone should be able to choose during the session, I look for enough portions and a choice of recipes. Around 40% of consumers would prioritise sharing and variety above all. |
| Quantity per box | Compare the net weight and number of pieces, then make room in the freezer for any that are left over. | For a small group, I prefer a quantity we can eat or store without filling up the freezer. This would be the priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product, especially if it’s an assortment. | If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, I check every recipe before sharing the box. Around 20% of consumers would put this check first. |
| Storage and transport | Plan the journey to the freezer and check the storage instructions on the packaging. | If the session isn’t happening straight after the food shop, I need to be able to keep the ice lollies frozen until they’re served. Around 10% of consumers would put this need first. |
A large pack could leave you with products to store, or include flavours your group doesn’t like. The number of pieces also doesn’t tell you how big they are.
Count the people, check the recipes and compare the net weight of the boxes you’re considering.
Different recipes in the same box may contain different ingredients. The Carrefour Extra assortment information mentions milk, soya and almonds, among other ingredients.
Before serving the ice lollies, check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the box you’ve bought.
An ordinary lunchbox on its own won’t keep frozen ice lollies frozen until you’re ready to eat them later. Anses recommends keeping food within the cold chain, and the Ministry of Agriculture advises against refreezing food that has thawed.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, use a suitable insulated bag for the journey if needed, and put it in the freezer as soon as you can.
Magnum offers boxes of six mini ice lolly bars, including a Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment that gives you a choice of recipes in a small box.
Carrefour offers an assortment of eight mini ice lolly bars, each weighing 32 g. It’s worth considering if six pieces aren’t enough for your group.
ALDI offers a MUCCI multipack of twelve mini ice lolly bars for groups that need more portions.
E.Leclerc offers a Smicy assortment of twenty ice lolly sticks, with a net weight of 850 g, to consider when serving a larger group.
These Joybuy products offer different portion counts and flavours for sharing with a group. Choose one to suit your group’s tastes and the quantity you need, then check the label of the product you’ve selected.
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For a group that wants a choice of flavours, this box lets you offer individual portions without having to choose just one recipe.
Check the ingredients for the flavours included before sharing, and make sure they stay frozen until serving.
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This pack of twelve suits a group planning one frozen treat per person and keen to try the advertised orange and cherry flavour.
Before sharing, read the allergen information on the packaging. Make sure the ice lollies stay frozen during transport.
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This pack may suit a group that wants eight portions and where everyone likes melon, rather than an assortment.
If anyone has ingredient restrictions, check the ingredients on the label and keep the ice lolly bars frozen until serving.
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This box of eight is for a group that wants portions in the same coconut flavour.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before serving, and make sure you have space to store the ice lolly bars in the freezer.
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The five portions suit a small group keen to try durian ice cream, without needing a choice of flavours in the box.
Always check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you buy, and keep the ice creams frozen until serving.
Start with one per person, then adjust according to the portions you’re actually planning to serve. Magnum offers a box of six mini ice lolly bars, Carrefour Extra a box of eight, MUCCI a pack of twelve and Smicy an assortment of twenty. Also think about the flavours and whether you have room in the freezer for any leftovers.
An ordinary lunchbox isn’t enough to keep frozen ice lollies frozen if you’re storing them for a while. Anses recommends maintaining the cold chain, and the Ministry of Agriculture advises against refreezing food that has thawed. If necessary, use a suitable insulated bag for transport and make sure you can get to a freezer quickly.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific box, as recipes in an assortment may differ. The Carrefour Extra product information mentions milk, soya and almonds, among other ingredients. The DGCCRF notes that the labels on prepacked foods include, among other things, an ingredients list and nutritional information.
Look at the number of pieces and the net weight, as well as the weight per ice lolly bar if it’s listed. The portion count helps you plan how to share them, while the weight lets you compare packs with the same number of pieces but different quantities per portion.