If you’re having an ice lolly as a dessert with your coffee, start by checking the volume of each portion. The classic options featured here range from 90 to 100 mL, compared with 55 mL for the Magnum mini option. The number of lollies in a box doesn’t tell you how large each one is. Next, check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for your chosen flavour, especially if you’re looking for a plant-based option.
If you fancy vanilla ice cream with a chocolate coating after your coffee, look at classic lollies in sizes from 90 to 100 mL. Magnum options featured by Auchan and Carrefour show what this size looks like. Check the recipe and volume for each box.
A mini lolly is still an individual treat, but with less volume per piece. The Magnum Mini assortment featured by the brand contains 55 mL lollies, although that figure alone doesn’t tell you anything about their nutritional values.
If you’re planning several coffee breaks, compare the number of lollies with the amount in each one. If you avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact flavour too: these can vary within the same range.
If you’re having an ice lolly on its own after coffee, start by choosing the right portion size, then check the pack and the label for your chosen recipe. The percentages below show which need consumers prioritise for this kind of break.
| Criterion | What to check | Consumers concerned |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the volume of each lolly: the Magnum examples featured here range from 55 mL for a mini to 100 mL for some classic sizes. | If I want my ice cream to be the main treat after coffee, I first choose a size that suits what I’m in the mood for. Around 40% of consumers prioritise the size of their treat in this way. |
| Pack size | Compare the number of lollies with the total quantity. A box of 12 doesn’t necessarily contain the same individual portion size as a box of four. | If I’m planning several breaks with one box, I need to know how many portions it contains and how big they are. Around 30% of consumers prioritise the pack size. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings for your chosen product. Check its nutritional information if you’re comparing recipes. | If I’m looking for a plant-based recipe or need to avoid an ingredient, the flavour name alone isn’t enough to help me choose. Around 30% of consumers put the ingredients first. |
A box can contain several lollies without each one being the same size. Among the options featured here, Magnum mini lollies are 55 mL, while some classic lollies are 100 mL.
If you’re having one on your own, compare the volume of each lolly before you go by the size of the box.
According to the brand’s product information, Magnum Vegan Almond contains almonds and carries a ‘may contain: milk, soya, other nuts’ warning. The fact that the recipe is plant-based doesn’t remove these precautions.
If you have dietary restrictions, check the ingredients and trace warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
The flavour and packaging don’t give you the full ingredients list or tell you how much sugar or fat a product contains. Recipes can vary within the same range.
Check the ingredients list and nutritional information, including the values per 100 g and, where shown, per portion. A Nutri-Score label can be a useful extra guide, but it doesn’t tell you whether a product is right for your needs.
These ranges give you examples of sizes and flavours to compare. Their inclusion here doesn’t guarantee the ingredients or availability of another product.
The range includes classic vanilla-and-chocolate lollies, a 55 mL mini assortment and a 90 mL Vegan Almond option, according to the Magnum, Carrefour and Auchan product information cited for these products.
Carrefour offers, among other options, a box of 12 vanilla and chocolate lollies with a total weight of 450 g.
Carrefour’s range includes several ice lolly and ice cream bar recipes, including chocolate, salted caramel and pistachio, often sold in boxes of four.
ALDI France offers mini lollies and double-coated lollies under the MUCCI® brand, among other formats.
These options offer a few different ways to enjoy an individual treat: chocolate-coated lollies, a mini size, melon flavour and coconut sorbet on a stick. Compare the quantities shown in the product titles, but don’t treat grams and millilitres as interchangeable.
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Worth considering if you’re after a white chocolate and almond lolly for a treat that doubles as dessert.
The box contains four 100 mL lollies. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per portion on the packaging of the product you choose.
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The melon flavour offers an alternative to the chocolate-coated lollies featured for this kind of break.
The box contains eight 70 mL lollies, putting them between the 55 and 100 mL examples. The product description carries a warning that the colour E102 may affect children’s activity and attention: check the label.
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This mini size is a good choice if you want a smaller lolly than the classic 100 mL options featured here.
The box contains six 55 mL lollies. To compare the recipe and nutritional values, check the packaging for the flavour you buy.
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This coconut sorbet lolly is for anyone who prefers it to chocolate-coated ice cream lollies.
The pack of four weighs 280 g; this doesn’t tell you the volume of each lolly in mL. If you have dietary restrictions, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging.
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Worth a look if you’d like a hazelnut and chocolate recipe for your break.
The box contains four lollies, weighing 276 g in total. Check the packaging for the volume of each lolly, nutritional values and allergen information for this product.
No: ‘individual’ describes the portion, not necessarily the pack size. The examples featured include boxes of four classic Magnum lollies at 100 mL each and a mini assortment of six 55 mL lollies. Check both details on the box.
No. Its smaller size isn’t enough to tell you how its sugar content compares. To compare two recipes, check their nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g, then look at the amount in each portion.
No. The Magnum Vegan Almond product information lists almonds and says ‘may contain: milk, soya, other nuts’. If these ingredients are a concern for you, rely on the information on the exact pack rather than the plant-based description alone.
Check the label on the pre-packed ice lolly you’re buying. The DGCCRF says allergenic ingredients must be highlighted, while the Ministry of the Economy specifies that pre-packed foods must carry a nutritional declaration. Check any ‘may contain’ warnings specific to the recipe too.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for your product. The Auchan product information for the Magnum Classic featured here says to store it at −18 °C. Check the instructions for the product you’ve actually bought rather than assuming they apply to the whole range.