To share ice lollies during the holidays, start by choosing the number of pieces to suit the group and how many times you plan to serve them. A multipack of mini lollies is ideal for smaller portions, while a box of four may be enough for a small group. Next, check the quantity per lolly and the allergens in the recipe you choose. If you’re heading out, only take frozen products with you if you can keep them frozen until you’re ready to eat them.
If you’re serving several people, or want the box to cover a few occasions, count the pieces before you choose. Carrefour, for example, offers boxes of eight mini lollies, while ALDI France sells boxes of twelve Mucci lollies.
Mini sizes make it easy to give everyone one lolly or offer a choice of flavours without opening several boxes. However, smaller portions don’t solve the problem of transporting them: Anses recommends using an insulated bag for frozen foods and keeping the journey as short as possible.
An assortment may contain different recipes, so check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact box you’re buying. A vegan label, such as the one on Magnum’s Vegan Almond lolly, doesn’t mean you can skip this check.
Start with the number of portions you need, then consider their size and the flavours on offer. The ingredients in each recipe are still important if anyone has dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the people and planned servings, then check how many pieces are in the box. | If several people are getting together for a treat, I want to make sure there are enough lollies for everyone. This would be a priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| Smaller portions and flavours | Check the quantity per lolly and the flavours included in the assortment. | If I want to serve smaller ice lollies or offer a choice of flavours, I prefer individual portions to a larger box. Around 31% of consumers would put this need first. |
| How much you’ll actually use | Compare the total quantity and the size of each lolly with what you’re likely to eat. | If it’s a small group, I’d rather choose a box whose portions will all be used than one that’s too large. This would be the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Ingredients in the recipes | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, including each flavour in an assortment. | If I need to take an allergy or dietary requirement into account, finding a suitable recipe matters more than choosing flavours. Around 15% of consumers would make this their priority. |
A box of four lollies and an assortment of several mini lollies won’t cover the same number of servings.
Check the number of pieces and the quantity per lolly against the number of people you’re serving.
Ingredients and precautionary allergen information can vary between recipes. ‘Vegan’ doesn’t mean ‘allergen-free’.
Check the label on the box you’ve chosen before serving it to someone with an allergy.
A lunch box on its own can’t guarantee that frozen foods will stay at the temperature needed to keep them frozen.
If you’re heading out, plan how to keep them cold until you’re ready to eat them. Anses also advises buying frozen foods at the end of your shop and carrying them in an insulated bag.
The range includes an assortment of six mini lollies in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours, as well as a separate product called Vegan Almond.
Carrefour offers an assortment of eight Carrefour Extra mini lollies, each weighing 32 g.
ALDI France offers, among other products, a Mucci multipack of twelve mini lollies weighing 429 g.
These boxes of four to twelve ice lollies or ice pops suit different needs: serving a small group, providing plenty of portions or offering a choice of flavours. If you’re taking any of them out with you, make sure you can keep them frozen.
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This pack contains twelve pieces in two flavours. Check the exact label before serving to anyone with an allergy.
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The eight individually wrapped 70 ml lollies are all listed as one flavour. If the ingredients matter to you, check the packaging.
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This pack of six mini lollies lets you offer a small group a choice of flavours. Check the assortment’s ingredients, especially if anyone needs to avoid certain allergens.
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Twelve pieces in five flavours could be a good choice for sharing. Before serving, check the packaging for the quantity per piece and allergen information.
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This box contains four 90 ml portions, making it a good fit if four lollies are enough for your group or planned servings. Check the label if you have any dietary requirements.
Allow one lolly per person for each serving you have planned, then check how many pieces are in the box. If you’re after smaller portions or a choice of flavours, look for mini assortments. A box of four is only enough if it covers everyone and all the planned servings.
Only if you can keep them frozen until you’re ready to eat them: an ordinary lunch box shouldn’t be relied on to keep frozen food at the right temperature. Anses recommends using an insulated bag for transport and buying frozen foods at the end of your shop.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact box, checking each of the recipes it contains. DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list of prepacked foods.
No. A vegan label doesn’t mean the product is free from soya, almonds or other allergens. Check the ingredients and any precautionary allergen information for the product you’ve chosen before serving it to anyone with an allergy.