An ice lolly could be a good choice for a post-workout treat if you can keep it frozen until you’re ready to eat it, or enjoy it straight after buying it. An ordinary gym bag won’t keep it frozen. First, work out how you’ll keep it cold during your journey, then choose a portion size and check the storage instructions, ingredients and allergens for the flavour you’re buying.
You’re planning to have an ice lolly after your workout, either at home or somewhere with a freezer. Access to a freezer is key: Anses recommends limiting the time frozen food spends in transit and using an insulated bag.
You’d rather have one small ice lolly at a time. For example, Carrefour Extra offers a box of eight mini ice lollies, each weighing 32 g; the remaining lollies need to be kept in the freezer.
You need to check the ingredients for each flavour before buying. Depending on the product, the ingredients list and allergen information may mention milk, soya, almonds or other nuts.
If you’re buying an ice lolly for a post-workout treat, start by planning how you’ll transport it and keep it frozen. Portion size and ingredients only become deciding factors once you’ve sorted that out.
| What to check | Things to look for | Who might find this useful? |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping it frozen | Check the storage instructions on the packaging. For a short journey, use an insulated bag and put the product in a freezer as soon as you arrive, in line with Anses advice. | If I’m planning to have my ice lolly after my workout, I need to be able to keep it frozen until then; around 50% of consumers prioritise being able to keep it cold. |
| Portion size | Compare the amount in each ice lolly and the number of lollies in the box. Don’t confuse a single portion with a product sold individually. | For a solo treat, I want to choose how much I’ll eat in one go and keep the rest for later; around 30% of consumers put portion size first when making their choice. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the flavour you’re buying. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the exact recipe matters more to me than the format; around 20% of consumers put this compatibility first. |
Carrefour Extra, Magnum and ALDI offer boxes containing several ice lollies. Eating one doesn’t mean you can leave the rest out of the freezer.
Before buying, compare the number of lollies and the amount in each one, then make sure you’ll have room to store the box in your freezer.
An ordinary bag won’t keep it frozen. For frozen food, Anses recommends using an insulated bag, keeping the journey short and putting it in the freezer as soon as possible.
If you won’t have access to a freezer after your journey, choose a snack for your bag that doesn’t need to be frozen.
The Carrefour Extra selection’s product information mentions milk, soya and almonds, as well as possible traces of other allergens. Other recipes and formats may have different information.
Check the allergen information on the box you’re buying, even if you already know the brand.
Joybuy’s product information for a Magnum Mini selection says not to refreeze the product after thawing. Always follow the instructions for the product you buy.
Check the label before transporting it, and don’t rely on refreezing to make up for it going out of the cold chain.
An option to explore if you’re looking for a smaller portion in a selection of ice lollies.
A range to consider if you’re looking for mini ice lollies with the weight of each one clearly stated.
An ALDI range to compare if you’re considering boxes of ice lollies.
An option to explore if you’re comparing multipacks of ice lollies at E.Leclerc.
A range where you can compare ice lollies, mini ice lollies and frozen bars separately.
This selection includes ice lollies and sorbet lollies sold in multipacks. If you’re planning to have just one after your workout, make sure you can keep the rest in the freezer and keep the lollies frozen throughout your journey.
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Worth considering if you’d like to have one ice lolly at a time and have a freezer for the rest of the box.
The box contains 12 lollies, weighing 444 g in total. Check the storage instructions and allergen information on the packaging before taking it with you.
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This sorbet lolly could suit a solo treat if you can keep the other lollies frozen.
The box contains four lollies, weighing 280 g in total. Check the recipe, allergens and storage instructions on the pack.
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You can take one out at a time, as long as you can keep the other three in the freezer.
Each ice lolly is listed as weighing 60 g. Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging before choosing this product.
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This multipack is suitable for enjoying one ice lolly at a time if you have room in your freezer.
It contains eight ice lollies, each measuring 70 ml. If you need to avoid certain foods, check the ingredients and allergens on the pack for this coconut recipe.
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Worth considering if you prefer a mini ice lolly for your portion and can store the box in the freezer.
The box contains six lollies, each measuring 55 ml. Check the packaging for information about milk, soya and almonds, as well as the storage instructions for this product.
An ordinary gym bag won’t keep an ice lolly frozen during your workout. Anses recommends using an insulated bag to transport frozen food, keeping the journey short and putting it in the freezer as soon as possible. If you can’t keep it cold, choose a snack that doesn’t need to be frozen.
No. A single portion can come from a box containing several ice lollies. Carrefour Extra offers eight mini ice lollies, each weighing 32 g, while Magnum offers a selection of six mini ice lollies, each measuring 55 ml. Make sure you can keep the remaining lollies in the freezer.
Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packaging for the specific recipe. Carrefour Extra’s selection includes milk, soya and almonds, among other ingredients, but this information shouldn’t be assumed to apply to other flavours or brands.
Follow the instructions for the product you’ve bought rather than planning to refreeze it. Joybuy’s product information for a Magnum Mini selection says to store it at −18 °C or below and not to refreeze it after thawing.