For a little treat with your coffee
You want to enjoy a whole ice lolly without necessarily choosing a large one. Compare mini sizes by the amount per lolly: Magnum, for example, offers a Mini Classic at 55 ml.
Who are these sizes for?
For several treats to enjoy later
You like to keep individual portions in the freezer. The number of lollies and the pack’s net weight can help you choose a pack that fits the space you have available.
If you need to check for allergens
You may need to avoid certain ingredients or take possible traces into account. Check the label on the pack you buy: depending on the recipe, it may contain milk, soya or nuts.
What should you look for first?
For an icy treat with your coffee, start by deciding what portion size and recipe you’d like. Then check whether the pack size and label suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it suits |
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| Portion size | Compare the amount per lolly and, if shown on the pack, the nutritional information per portion. | If you’re having just one small ice lolly with your coffee, the amount per lolly matters more than the size of the box; around 30% of consumers prioritise a small portion. |
| Number of portions | Check the number of lollies, the net weight and how much freezer space you’ll need. | If I’m planning several treats, I want individual lollies I can keep between shopping trips; having several portions is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Recipe and texture | Look at the type of coating and the ingredients listed, particularly any nuts included in the recipe. | If you’re mainly craving chocolate or a recipe with added pieces, a mini size may be less important; around 20% of consumers prioritise this feature first. |
| Food label | Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information using the same measure, such as per 100 g or 100 ml. | If you need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to check the recipe on the pack you’re actually buying before considering its size; around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
What mistakes should you avoid?
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Assuming all the lollies in a box are the same size
Two boxes with the same number of lollies can contain different amounts overall. That affects the portion you’ll have with your coffee.
Compare the net weight and number of lollies, as well as the amount per lolly where this is shown.
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Trusting the recipe without checking the allergens
A recipe with almonds or pecans contains those ingredients; other products may warn that they could contain traces of nuts. Ingredients vary from one product to another.
If you have an allergy or need to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
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Choosing a large multipack without planning how to store it
Twelve portions take up freezer space, and you’ll need to keep them frozen after your shopping trip.
Check how much space you have and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Auchan’s POUCE ice lolly product information says to store the product at −18 °C and not to refreeze it once thawed.
Ice lolly brands to know
Magnum
Magnum product listings distinguish between Classic x4, with 100 ml per lolly, and Mini Classic x6, with 55 ml per lolly.
- The portion information makes it easy to compare these two sizes from the brand.
- These products contain milk; also check the pack you choose for any warnings about possible traces.
Carrefour
Carrefour offers products including Extra vanilla, chocolate and almond lollies, and Sensation caramel and pecan lollies.
- The product listings give details of the ingredients and pack sizes.
- If you have an allergy, bear in mind that these recipes contain almonds and pecans.
POUCE / Auchan
Auchan’s POUCE vanilla and chocolate product contains 12 lollies and weighs 402 g. An Auchan vanilla and chocolate selection also contains 12 lollies and weighs 450 g.
- These pack sizes make it easy to plan several treats, with individual portions ready to enjoy.
- The number of lollies alone doesn’t tell you how much each one weighs; also check the allergens for the specific product.
MUCCI / ALDI
ALDI France lists a MUCCI product containing four double-coated lollies, weighing 288 g.
- The type of coating and number of lollies are specified for this product.
- Check which selection is available in your store and read the pack label before choosing.
Ice lollies on Joybuy
These products offer individual frozen treats in packs of four to twelve, ideal for a coffee break. The range includes everything from sorbet and water ice to milk-based lollies. Start by choosing the type of dessert you fancy, then decide how many portions you’d like.
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POP FRUIT Sorbet Sticks 100% Coconut, x4, 280 g
Worth considering if you’d prefer an individual coconut-flavoured treat to a chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The pack contains four lollies; if allergen warnings are relevant to you, check the pack for information about possible traces.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
At 70 ml per lolly, this pack lets you choose a set portion and keep the rest for another time. The flavour is melon rather than chocolate and vanilla; check the pack for milk and other allergens.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond & White Chocolate, x6, 254 g
The mini size is a good choice if portion size is your priority for a coffee break. This pack of six includes Classic, Almond and White Chocolate varieties; check the pack for the amount per lolly and the allergens in each recipe.
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PAW Patrol Vanilla Ice Cream Sticks with Cocoa Sauce, x6, 270 g
For an individual treat with vanilla and cocoa flavours, this pack contains six lollies. Check the pack to see how much each one weighs and to check for milk and possible traces of other allergens.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, x12, 1 200 g
This pack of twelve is a good choice if you’d like to keep several water ice lollies in the freezer and enjoy a range of flavours. These aren’t creamy or chocolatey ice creams; if you have an allergy, check the label before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How do you compare nutritional information for ice lollies of different sizes?
First, compare them on the same basis, per 100 g or 100 ml as shown on the label. Then check the values per portion, if they’re provided. The DGCCRF states that nutritional information is given per 100 g or 100 ml; the amount per lolly is also useful for understanding what portion those values refer to.
Which allergens should you check in a chocolate and vanilla ice lolly?
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose, particularly for milk, soya and nuts. Whether these ingredients or possible traces are present depends on the recipe; the DGCCRF notes that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the labels of prepacked foods.
How should you store ice lollies after shopping?
Put them in the freezer and follow the storage temperature shown on the packaging. Auchan’s POUCE ice lolly product information says to store them at −18 °C and never to refreeze a product once it has thawed; plan how you’ll transport frozen food accordingly.