If you’re sharing treats at home over several days, choose a multipack based on the number and size of the lollies, not just the number on the box. Mini versions are a good choice if you’d like smaller portions or a selection of flavours. If you’re planning to take ice lollies out with you, checking for allergens and keeping them frozen should come before choosing a pack size.
If you’re serving several people or spreading the ice lollies over a few days, compare the number of lollies with the total weight. At Carrefour, a box of 12 Classic' lollies weighs 450 g, while a box of 8 weighs 600 g: the number of lollies alone doesn’t tell you the portion size.
Mini lolly multipacks offer a different size from a standard ice lolly. Check the amount per lolly and the flavours in the pack: the word ‘mini’ alone doesn’t tell you either.
If someone needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label for the flavour you’re buying rather than relying on the brand name alone. If you’re heading out, also plan how you’ll keep the lollies frozen: an ordinary lunchbox won’t necessarily do the job.
First decide where the ice lollies will be eaten, then compare the number of lollies, the amount per lolly and the exact recipe.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing over several days | Number of lollies and total weight or volume; space in your freezer. | If you want to serve several people at home without opening a new box for every treat, the number of portions comes first. Around 44% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Smaller portions and a choice of flavours | Amount per mini lolly and the flavours actually included in the pack. | If you’d rather offer a small ice lolly or let everyone choose a flavour, what’s in the pack matters more than its total size. Around 33% of consumers put this need first. |
| Recipe and keeping lollies frozen | Allergens on the packaging for the exact product; insulated packaging and journey time. | If the recipe needs to suit someone sensitive to certain ingredients, or you’re taking the lollies out of the house, you’ll need to check these details before choosing. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this check. |
Multipacks can vary considerably in both the number of lollies and the total quantity. For example, Carrefour lists 450 g for 12 Classic' lollies and 600 g for a box of 8.
Look at both the number of lollies and the total weight or volume; check the amount per lolly if it’s provided.
A box designed for carrying snacks won’t necessarily keep an ice lolly frozen. Anses recommends picking up frozen foods at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping the journey time to a minimum.
If you’re going out, check that your equipment can keep the lollies frozen for the journey you have planned. Once home from shopping, put them straight into the freezer.
You may need an insulated bag and suitable ice packs to transport them.
Ingredients vary from one recipe to another. Carrefour, for example, lists milk-derived ingredients in one Classic' product and pecans in one Sensation product.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the label for the flavour and format you’re buying every time.
These brands show some of the different formats available to compare. A product mentioned here may not have the same ingredients as another flavour.
Ice lollies available in standard multipacks and mini formats, among others.
A supermarket own brand with several ice lolly formats, including products under the Carrefour Classic' and Carrefour names.
A range from E.Leclerc, including ice lollies and other frozen desserts in multipacks.
An ice cream brand from ALDI France, with ice lollies and mini lollies.
These multipacks suit two needs covered in this guide: sharing several lollies at home or choosing mini formats. For each one, check the label and plan how to keep the lollies frozen if you’re taking them with you.
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A multipack to consider if you’d like to share twelve orange and cherry-flavoured ice lollies over several treats.
If any of these allergens are a concern, check the label for possible traces of gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts.
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This pack of eight melon-flavoured lollies gives you the amount per lolly, making it easier to plan a shared treat.
The product details list milk and cream. They also carry a warning that the colour E102 may have an adverse effect on children’s activity and attention. Check the label before serving these ice lollies.
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Twelve lollies in five flavours could be a good choice if several people want to pick their own ice lolly at home.
To compare portion sizes with another multipack, check the amount per lolly. The product details advise against this product for anyone at risk of an allergic reaction, so check the exact labelling before choosing it.
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This pack of six mini lollies is a good choice if you’d like a selection of flavours rather than a large number of lollies.
The product details list milk and warn that it may contain nuts. Check the label if you have an allergy, and check the amount in each mini lolly if exact portion sizes matter to you.
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Each of the six mini lollies is 55 ml, so you know the volume per lolly when choosing this format.
The product details list milk and warn that it may contain almonds. Check the label if either ingredient is a concern for you.
No. Compare the quantities of the two products. Carrefour lists 450 g for a box of 12 Classic' lollies and 600 g for another box of 8. When comparing other multipacks, check the weight or volume per lolly.
Choose them if you’re looking for a smaller portion or, depending on the multipack, a choice of flavours. The mini format doesn’t tell you the amount per lolly, so check that too. For example, Magnum lists its Mini Classic product as 55 ml per lolly in a pack of six.
Don’t rely on an ordinary lunchbox to keep ice lollies frozen all day. Check that your equipment is suitable for the journey you have planned. Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum for frozen foods.
Read the label for the exact product and flavour you’re going to eat. Ingredients vary from one recipe to another: Carrefour, for example, lists milk-derived ingredients in one Classic' product and pecans in one Sensation product.