People taking their shopping home
You plan to eat the ice cream soon after buying it or put it back in your freezer at home. In that case, how long your journey takes and whether you can keep it cold matter more than the size of the ice lolly.
Who are these sizes for?
People sharing several portions
For a small group outing, you’re looking for individually portioned treats and a suitable number of ice lollies. Also check whether each one has its own wrapper if that will make handing them out easier.
People checking ingredients
If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact box you’re buying. In an assorted pack, the recipes may vary from one ice lolly to another.
What should you check?
Before comparing flavours or pack sizes, make sure you can keep these frozen products cold while you’re travelling. The DGCCRF advises limiting transport time and recommends using an insulated bag; Anses recommends buying frozen products last.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Keeping them cold | Take an insulated bag and limit the time between buying the ice lollies and eating them or putting them back in the freezer. | If my journey includes stops, I need to be able to keep the ice lollies cold first and foremost; around 46% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Number and size of portions | Compare the number of ice lollies and, where shown on the box, the quantity per ice lolly; don’t confuse grams with millilitres. | If I’m sharing the box without having to cut up the ice cream, I’m looking for enough individual portions; around 27% of consumers would have this as their priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety in the assortment. | If several people will be eating the ice lollies, I want to know which recipes are suitable for each person; around 27% of consumers would put this check first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming individual portions are easy to transport
Individual wrappers make serving easier, but they won’t keep an ice lolly cold during your journey.
Buy frozen products last, use an insulated bag and limit the time before eating them or putting them back in the freezer, in line with advice from the DGCCRF and Anses.
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Choosing an assortment without checking the recipes
The Carrefour Extra and Auchan assortments described by the retailers include different recipes, some containing milk, soya or almonds.
If an ingredient needs to be avoided, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the box in store, including any possible traces.
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Comparing boxes by the number of ice lollies alone
Six, eight or twelve ice lollies don’t necessarily mean the same quantity per portion or the same recipes.
Check the number of ice lollies, the quantity per lolly where stated, and the flavours you actually plan to serve.
Brands to consider
Magnum
Magnum offers an assortment of six 55 ml mini ice lollies in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.
- The three recipes let you serve several flavours from one box.
- Check the Almond variety carefully if you need to avoid tree nuts.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour offers an assortment of eight mini ice lollies, weighing 32 g each.
- The box gives you eight portions to share.
- Carrefour’s product information lists milk, soya and almonds, as well as possible traces of egg and other tree nuts.
Auchan
Auchan offers an assortment of eight mini ice lollies, with a stated total weight of 258 g.
- The box brings together several coatings and vanilla-based recipes.
- The recipes include milk and soya; some ice lollies contain almonds.
Mucci
Aldi offers a pack of twelve mini ice lollies under the Mucci brand.
- The number of ice lollies may suit you if you’re sharing.
- Check the assortment available at your local store and read the box label before choosing a flavour.
Frozen treats on Joybuy
These boxes contain ice lollies or ice pops to share during a break. Choose the number of portions and flavours to suit everyone, check whether each one is individually wrapped if needed, and make sure you can keep them cold while travelling.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
A box to consider if you’d like to share several ice pops in orange and cherry flavours.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging if you need to avoid certain ingredients. Take an insulated bag for the journey.
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Solero Berry, 4 ice lollies, 90 ml each
Four ice lollies to consider if you’re looking for a smaller pack with a berry flavour.
If each person needs their own individually wrapped ice lolly, check the box packaging. Keep it cold during transport and check the label for ingredients.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
This box contains twelve ice pops in five flavours, making it easy to share several portions.
Check the box to see whether each ice pop is individually wrapped, and read the ingredients and allergen information for the flavours concerned. You’ll still need to keep them cool in an insulated bag.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond & White Chocolate, 6 pieces, 254 g
Six mini ice lollies for anyone who’d like to share several recipes from one box.
The Almond variety makes it especially important to check the ingredients and allergen information if you need to avoid tree nuts. Also check whether each ice lolly is individually wrapped and keep the box cold during transport.
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Binggrae Melona Coconut, 8 ice lollies, 70 ml each
Eight coconut-flavoured ice lollies to consider if you’d like to share several portions of a stated size.
Check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and information about individual wrapping. Buy frozen products last and take an insulated bag.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pick up ice lollies at the start of my shop to eat during the journey?
It’s best to buy them last to limit the time they spend out of the freezer. Anses recommends buying frozen products in this order, while the DGCCRF advises using an insulated bag and keeping the journey as short as possible. If you’re planning to stop, factor in how long the ice lollies will need to stay cold.
Are all mini ice lollies the same size?
No, sizes vary by product. Carrefour offers an assortment of eight ice lollies weighing 32 g each, while Magnum describes a box of six ice lollies measuring 55 ml each. Grams measure weight and millilitres measure volume, so compare the stated quantities without treating them as the same measurement.
How can I check the allergens in an assorted pack of mini ice creams?
Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information on the exact box, checking each recipe. Carrefour Extra and Auchan product information includes recipes containing milk, soya or almonds; Carrefour’s information also mentions possible traces of egg and other tree nuts.