For a cosy movie night, a pack of four to six ice lollies lets you choose a particular recipe without ending up with lots of leftovers. For a group, count your guests first before considering a larger pack or mini ice lollies. The number of pieces isn’t the only thing to check: look at the net weight, portion size, ingredients and how much room you have in the freezer.
If you’d like to offer every guest an ice lolly, start by counting how many people are coming. Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc stock boxes in various sizes, but the pieces may be full-size ice lollies, mini ice lollies or ice cream bars.
For two, three or four people, a pack of four to six may be enough if everyone wants the same flavour. Magnum and ALDI both offer products in these sizes.
If ingredients, allergens or portion size matter to your guests, check the exact product before serving it. Recipes and nutritional information can vary from one flavour to another.
Start by choosing the number and type of pieces to suit your guests, then compare your choice with the net weight and the information on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| How many people you can share with | Count your guests and distinguish between full-size ice lollies, mini ice lollies and ice cream bars. | When I’m hosting a group, I want to know whether everyone can have an ice lolly without buying several boxes. This would be the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| How much you’ll actually need | Compare the number of pieces with the net weight, then check that any leftovers will fit in your freezer. | For a small group, I’d rather choose a box we can finish or store properly. Around 33% of consumers would prioritise this practical quantity. |
| Ingredients and portions | Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen recipe. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g or 100 ml and, if shown on the packaging, per portion. | Before serving several guests, I need to know what’s in the product and how much one piece represents. Around 25% of consumers would make this their priority. |
Twelve mini ice lollies won’t necessarily have the same net weight or portion size as twelve full-size ones.
Check the number and type of pieces alongside the net weight of the box.
Ingredients vary by recipe. Both Magnum Double Caramel and Utopia Double Red Fruits list milk, but their ingredients aren’t the same.
Check the ingredients list and highlighted allergens for every flavour you plan to serve.
A pack designed for a group may leave you with uneaten pieces after a small get-together.
Check how much room you have in the freezer and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Magnum’s range includes Double Caramel x4 and Utopia Double Red Fruits x4.
Carrefour Classic’, Carrefour Sensation and Carrefour Extra ranges include boxes of ice lollies.
E.Leclerc stocks ECO+ ice lollies in packs of 6 to 16, as well as a box of 12 mini ice lollies.
Auchan’s range includes ice lollies and mini ice lollies from various brands, in boxes of 4 to 18 pieces.
ALDI’s range includes MUCCI boxes of four or six ice lollies, as well as packs of twelve mini ice lollies.
Lidl sells ice lollies in its frozen food section.
These products are individually wrapped ice lollies in boxes of four to twelve. Choose according to the number of guests, the type of ice lolly and the recipe you’re after.
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Twelve individual ice lollies to consider for a group who’d like to share orange and cherry flavours.
Before serving guests with allergies, check the packaging for information about possible traces of allergens.
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A box of twelve ice lollies for a group who’d like a choice of flavours.
If any guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check the box’s labelling before offering them an ice lolly.
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Eight melon ice lollies for a group who fancy this flavour, without having to buy a box of twelve.
The product details list milk and the colour E102. Check the packaging before serving, particularly to children.
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A vanilla and almond recipe to consider if that’s the flavour your guests would like. The title states that the pack contains eight ice lollies and weighs 600 g; check the packaging to confirm the contents before planning portions.
The product details list milk and almonds, and warn that it may contain traces of other nuts. They also highlight the choking risk posed by nut pieces for young children.
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Four chocolate and cookie ice lollies to consider for a small group who’d prefer one flavour.
The product details list milk, wheat and soya as allergens. Check the packaging before sharing the box.
Start by counting how many people would like an ice lolly, then check how many pieces are in the box. Carrefour, Auchan, E.Leclerc and ALDI stock everything from small packs to boxes for a group. Before counting portions, distinguish mini ice lollies from full-size ones.
Not necessarily: they may contain the same number of pieces, but the size and net weight can differ. Compare the type of ice lolly and the weight of each box. For nutritional information, the DGCCRF says that values per 100 g or 100 ml provide a common basis for comparison.
Read the ingredients list for each product you plan to serve, rather than checking another flavour from the same brand. The DGCCRF explains that allergenic ingredients in prepacked foods must be highlighted. For example, the product details for Magnum Double Caramel and Utopia Double Red Fruits both list milk-based ingredients.
Follow the storage instructions and date on the box, taking the condition of the product into account. The DGCCRF distinguishes between a use-by date, which must not be exceeded, and a best-before date, which relates to the product’s quality. Also check the manufacturer’s instructions before storing any leftovers.