An individual ice lolly isn’t suitable for an ordinary gym bag: individual packaging doesn’t keep it cold. If you need to take one with you, use an insulated bag and keep transport time to a minimum, as recommended by Anses for frozen food. Otherwise, choose a box to keep in the freezer and enjoy a portion at home before or after your workout. Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product, too.
If you fancy a frozen treat before heading out or after your workout, a box of individually wrapped ice lollies can stay in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy one. That doesn’t mean it’s a snack you can leave in your bag.
If you need to transport frozen food, Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum. An ordinary gym bag won’t do the job.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check every flavour in an assorted box. The Magnum and Auchan product information shows why it’s important to check the milk, soya and nut information for the exact product you choose.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping food cold | If you’re travelling with frozen food, use an insulated bag and keep transport time to a minimum, in line with Anses advice. | If I want to take my portion with me instead of eating it at home, I need to be able to keep it cold during the journey; around 50% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Portion size | Compare the number of ice lollies and the stated weight or volume. Don’t assume that “mini” means the same size across different products. | If I want a dessert from the freezer before or after my workout, I prefer an individually wrapped ice lolly; this is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and nutrition | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety. To compare nutritional values, use the per 100 g or 100 ml figures shown on the label, as explained by the DGCCRF. | If I need to avoid an ingredient or compare different recipes, the exact ingredients matter more than the format; around 20% of consumers make this their top priority. |
An individually wrapped ice lolly is still a frozen product: its packaging won’t keep it cold in an ordinary gym bag.
If you need to transport it, use an insulated bag and keep the journey short, in line with Anses advice. Otherwise, keep the box in the freezer and enjoy it at home.
An assorted box may contain different recipes. The Auchan assorted box information, for example, lists milk, almond, dark and white chocolate coatings.
If you need to avoid an ingredient, read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety before choosing a box.
Two boxes from the same brand can have different ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Check the label on the specific product. The DGCCRF says allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list on pre-packed foods.
The range includes Mini Classic ice creams in a box of 6 × 55 ml, which you can keep in the freezer and serve one at a time.
The Auchan mini ice lolly selection contains 8 pieces weighing 258 g, with several chocolate coatings in one box.
The MUCCI box sold by ALDI contains 12 mini ice lollies weighing 429 g.
These ice lollies and individually portioned sorbets are handy to enjoy from the freezer before or after a workout. Their format doesn’t mean you can skip keeping them cold if you need to transport them.
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An assortment of frozen treats so you can choose an ice lolly to enjoy at home. If you need to avoid milk or nuts, check the information on the exact box before eating.
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Eight melon-flavoured portions, so you can take an ice lolly from the freezer at home. Check the label if you need to avoid milk or take account of the information about colour E102.
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A box of twelve portions, so you can choose an ice lolly to enjoy at home. If allergen traces are important to you, read the information on the packaging before buying.
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Four sorbet sticks, ready to serve straight from the freezer. Do not refreeze after thawing. Check the allergen information and the restriction for children under 36 months on the packaging, too.
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Six portions to enjoy from the freezer before or after your workout. The Mini Classic product described by Magnum combines vanilla ice cream with a milk chocolate coating. Check the allergens and nutritional information on the box you buy.
Not in an ordinary gym bag without anything to keep it cold. Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum for frozen food. If you can’t keep it cold, leave the ice lolly in the freezer and enjoy it at home.
“Mini” describes the format, not any particular nutritional quality. To compare two products, check their nutritional values per 100 g or 100 ml—the comparison basis explained by the DGCCRF—as well as the portion sizes.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for every recipe in the box. Magnum Mini Classic and the Auchan assortment, for example, include information about milk, soya or nuts depending on the variety. Don’t assume that the ingredients in one product apply to all the others.