When serving several people, first work out how many ice lollies you need, then check their size: eight mini ice lollies and eight 100 mL portions aren’t the same thing. A mini assortment can be handy for smaller portions or different tastes, as long as you check the ingredients in each variety and can keep the lollies cold during transport and storage.
If you’re planning a snack or a dessert to share, work out how many portions you need before choosing a box. Carrefour and E.Leclerc, for example, list products with 8 or 12 ice lollies. However, the number alone doesn’t tell you how large each portion will be.
Carrefour and Auchan offer assortments of eight mini ice lollies, so you can choose between several varieties without opening multiple boxes. For a lunchbox, make sure you can also transport and store this frozen product appropriately.
Before buying several portions, check the label for the exact product, especially for allergens and nutritional information that may affect your choice. The French Ministry of the Economy says that allergens in prepacked foods must be listed and highlighted.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies you need, then compare the stated net weight or volume: the number of pieces alone doesn’t tell you their size. | If I’m serving a group and don’t want to open a second box, I need enough ice lollies for everyone. Around 42% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Size and variety | Check the amount per ice lolly and the varieties in the assortment. For example, Carrefour lists 8 mini ice lollies weighing 32 g each in a Carrefour Extra product. | If I’m preparing smaller portions or people have different tastes, I’d rather be able to choose from several varieties. Around 33% of consumers share this priority. |
| Ingredients | Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, variety by variety. If they influence your choice, check the nutritional values per portion too. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to know whether each ice lolly in the box is suitable for them. For around 25% of consumers, ingredients are the top priority. |
Eight pieces can mean very different portion sizes: Carrefour lists both a box of eight 100 mL Magnum ice lollies and a Carrefour Extra assortment of eight mini ice lollies weighing 32 g each.
Compare the number of pieces with the amount per ice lolly and the total contents. Don’t confuse grams with millilitres when the packs use different units.
Ingredients vary between recipes. The assortments listed by Carrefour and Auchan include products containing milk, soya or almonds, depending on the variety.
If you have an allergy or dietary restriction, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact pack rather than relying on the format or range name.
Buying several boxes means making sure you have enough space to transport them while cold and put them away promptly. The DGCCRF recommends putting frozen foods in an insulated bag when you buy them.
Pick up the ice lollies at the end of your shop and follow the storage instructions on each pack.
At Carrefour, some Magnum products come in boxes of eight 100 mL ice lollies, including white chocolate and almond varieties.
The Carrefour Classic’, Carrefour Extra and Simpl ranges include standard ice lollies, mini sizes and assortments.
Auchan lists an assortment of eight mini ice lollies, weighing 258 g in total, with several chocolate varieties.
The E.Leclerc selection includes ice lollies in several formats, with boxes of 8, 10 or 12 pieces.
These ice lolly multipacks contain between 5 and 12 pieces. Choose according to how many people you’re serving, the quantity stated per box or per ice lolly, and—if it matters to you—the ingredients listed on the pack.
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Worth considering if you’d like to share eight portions with a stated volume of 70 ml per ice lolly. Check the ingredients for the exact product if you need to avoid an allergen.
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Twelve pieces may suit you if portion count is your top priority; the stated total weight is 444 g. If you’re taking them in a lunchbox, check that they can be kept cold as required, and read the allergen information on the pack.
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This pack contains twelve pieces in five stated flavours, with a total weight of 1 200 g. If the ingredients will determine your choice, check the information for each variety on the packaging.
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This box contains eight ice lollies, weighing 600 g in total. Compare the pack size with the number of people you’re serving. Check availability before planning your purchase, and read the label if milk or nuts are a consideration.
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Five 80 g portions may be enough for a smaller group than a box of eight or twelve. Check the packaging for ingredients and storage instructions.
Compare the amount per ice lolly and the total contents, not just the fact that both boxes contain eight pieces. Carrefour, for example, lists Magnum ice lollies at 100 mL each and a Carrefour Extra assortment of mini ice lollies weighing 32 g each. These units describe different quantities and shouldn’t be confused.
Check the label for the exact product and each variety in the assortment. The French Ministry of the Economy says allergens must be listed and highlighted on prepacked foods. Depending on the recipes listed by Carrefour and Auchan, you may need to check for milk, soya, almonds and warnings about possible traces.
Yes, if you can keep the frozen product under the stated storage conditions until it’s ready to eat. A smaller size doesn’t remove the need to keep it cold during transport or check the ingredients for each flavour if dietary restrictions are a concern.
Pick them up at the end of your shop, put them in an insulated bag and store them promptly according to the instructions on the packaging. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag to transport frozen foods when you buy them.