Someone shopping carefully on a budget
You’re looking for an iced treat to enjoy on your own and want to choose a number of lollies that suits how much you’ll eat, rather than judging by pack size alone.
Who are these pack sizes for?
Someone who prefers to keep their freezer stock small
You like having ice cream in the freezer, but a smaller multipack or mini lollies may better suit your cravings and the space you have available.
Someone who checks the ingredients
You want to check the ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for the exact product you choose, especially if it’s coated or contains nuts.
What should you look for?
For a treat to enjoy on your own, start by working out how many lollies you’ll actually eat. Then check their size and the label for the recipe you’ve chosen.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is this for? |
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| How many you’ll eat | Count the lollies in the pack and choose a number that fits how often you eat them. | If I only have an ice lolly now and then, I’d rather finish the pack than leave portions in the freezer for ages; around 45% of consumers would make the amount they’ll actually eat their top priority. |
| Size and storage | Check the size of the portions and pack, then consider how much freezer space you have. | If space is tight or I prefer mini lollies, I’d first choose a pack that’s easy to store; this would be the main consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Recipe and label | Read the ingredients and allergens for the exact product, as well as the net quantity and nutritional information. | If I need to check the ingredients before choosing a flavour, I’d put the label ahead of the pack size; around 19% of consumers would make this their first check. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing a large pack for an occasional treat
Twelve lollies may not be right if you rarely have an ice lolly or have a small freezer.
Choose a number of portions that suits your habits and make sure you can fit the pack in your freezer as soon as you get home.
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Assuming allergens from the flavour name alone
Ingredients can vary from one product to another, even within the same brand or assortment.
Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the packaging for the product and flavour you’ve chosen, in line with the labelling information provided by the DGCCRF.
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Doing the rest of your shopping with ice lollies in your basket
Ice lollies need to be transported in a way that keeps them frozen.
Anses recommends picking up frozen food at the end of your shop and using an insulated bag. Put the ice lollies in the freezer as soon as you get home.
Brands to compare
Carrefour Classic’ et SIMPL
Two Carrefour ranges to consider if you’re choosing between different numbers of lollies.
- Carrefour’s range includes a SIMPL pack of six vanilla, chocolate and almond lollies, and a Carrefour Classic’ pack of twelve chocolate and vanilla lollies.
- Check the recipe and pack details of the product available in your store.
TRIUM / Marque Repère
Ice cream bars from Marque Repère to look at if you shop at E.Leclerc.
- E.Leclerc’s range includes TRIUM caramel bars and peanut bars.
- These are two different recipes, so check the packaging and availability of the one you’re interested in.
Auchan
A range of fruit and vanilla lollies, as well as mini versions, in a choice of pack sizes.
- Auchan’s range includes eight fruit lollies weighing 300 g and twelve vanilla lollies weighing 450 g.
- Choose a number of portions that suits how much you’ll eat and the space available in your freezer.
MUCCI
Aldi’s brand of multipack ice lollies.
- Aldi’s range includes a MUCCI pack of four double-coated lollies, weighing 288 g in total.
- Check the product and its availability at your store before choosing this pack size.
Magnum
A brand to consider if you’re looking for an assortment of mini lollies.
- Magnum’s range includes an assortment of six 55 ml mini lollies in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for each flavour rather than assuming they all have the same ingredients.
Ice lollies and sorbets on Joybuy
These packs of four to eight portions include ice lollies, mini lollies and a sorbet on a stick. For a solo treat, compare the number and size of the portions, and choose a recipe you’ll enjoy.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
Eight melon lollies for individual portions. The product contains milk; its listing also includes a warning that the colour E102 may affect children’s activity and attention. Check the exact packaging before buying.
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PAW Patrol, vanilla and cocoa sauce lollies, 6 × 270 g in total
A pack of six lollies for individual portions, without buying a pack of twelve. The listing says they contain milk and may contain traces of nuts, peanuts, egg and soya; check the packaging if you have an allergy.
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Magnum Vanilla Almond, 8 ice cream bars, 600 g
Eight individually wrapped portions, ideal if you have enough room to store the pack. The listing says they contain milk and almonds, and may contain traces of other nuts. It also warns that pieces of nuts may pose a choking risk for young children.
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POP FRUIT Sorbet Sticks 100% Coconut, 4 × 70 g
Four coconut sorbet lollies if you’d rather buy fewer portions at a time. The listing says they’re made in a facility that handles several allergens and that the product is not suitable for children under 36 months. Check the packaging for details relating to the pack you choose.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond & White Chocolate, 6 mini lollies, 254 g
An assortment of six mini lollies, so you can enjoy different flavours in smaller portions. The listing mentions milk and possible traces of nuts; if you have an allergy, check the packaging for the ingredients in each flavour.
Frequently asked questions
Which pack should you choose if you’re the only one eating ice lollies?
Choose a number of lollies you think you’ll eat and can store in your freezer. A pack of four or six keeps your stash small for an occasional treat; eight or twelve portions are better suited to regular treats.
Is an individual ice lolly always sold on its own?
No: an individual portion can be part of a multipack. The ranges from Carrefour, Auchan and Aldi include packs of four, six, eight or twelve lollies; check the pack size of the product you choose.
What should you check on an ice lolly if you have an allergy?
Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the packaging for the exact product. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that this labelling rule applies to prepacked foods; a flavour or brand name alone doesn’t tell you what’s in it.
How should you transport ice lollies after shopping?
Pick them up at the end of your shop, carry them in an insulated bag and put them in the freezer as soon as you get home. These are the precautions recommended by Anses to maintain the cold chain for frozen products.