Fans of caramel and chocolate flavours
You’re looking for an ice lolly to serve as a dessert, with a sauce, coating or pieces of caramel. Magnum Double Caramel and Carrefour Sensation Double Caramel are examples of these flavour combinations.
Who are these ice lollies for?
Anyone hosting breakfast
You want to serve several portions or offer a choice of flavours. Multi-packs cater for the first, while for the second, check that the box really contains an assortment, such as Magnum’s mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate lollies.
Shoppers who pay attention to ingredients
You may need to consider an allergen or be looking for a vegan recipe. Ingredients and may-contain warnings vary from one ice lolly to another, so check the box you choose, even if the flavour name seems suitable.
What should you look for?
First decide whether you want one particular flavour or a range to choose from, then check the pack size and ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Dessert-style flavour | The ice cream flavour and whether it contains a sauce, inclusions or a coating. | If I’m finishing breakfast with a cool treat, I’m mainly looking for caramel, chocolate or a contrasting texture; around 40% of consumers would prioritise this intensity of flavour. |
| Pack size and sharing | The number of lollies, the quantity per lolly and which flavours are actually included in the box. | When several people are helping themselves, I want enough portions and, if tastes differ, a genuine assortment; almost 30% of consumers would put this need to share first. |
| Ingredients | The ingredients, declared allergens and may-contain warnings for each recipe. | If a dietary requirement matters to me or my guests, it comes before the flavour; around 30% of consumers would make ingredient suitability their priority. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘vegan’ means ‘allergen-free’
Magnum describes Vegan Almond as a vegan recipe, but it contains soya and almonds. Its product information also warns that it may contain traces of milk and other nuts.
If you need to avoid an allergen, check the ingredients and may-contain warnings on the exact box you’re buying.
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Assuming all boxes are equally easy to share
The number of lollies and the quantity in each one vary by pack size. A box of several lollies in the same flavour also won’t give you the choice of an assortment.
Check the number of lollies, their quantity and the flavours included before planning how to serve them.
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Choosing a nut flavour without checking the whole box
A pistachio or almond recipe may contain other allergens or carry may-contain warnings. In an assortment, the ingredients may also vary from one flavour to another.
Ask your guests about any dietary requirements before you buy, and keep the packaging so you can check the information again when serving.
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Letting the lollies thaw on the way home
Thawing can affect the product. Carrefour Sensation Double Caramel’s product information says that a thawed product must never be refrozen.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, take an insulated bag if you have a long journey and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Brands to know
Magnum
The range includes caramel and chocolate recipes, as well as mini lolly assortments.
- Magnum describes Double Caramel as vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and a double coating. Its mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment brings together three flavours.
- Magnum describes Vegan Almond as vegan, but it contains soya and almonds and may contain traces of milk.
NUII
Cookies and Cream and Pistachio Cream offer two different flavour profiles, each with its own inclusions.
- Carrefour product information lists ingredients such as cookie pieces or pistachios, depending on the recipe.
- Allergens and may-contain warnings differ between these products, so check the ingredients for your chosen flavour.
Carrefour Sensation
The Double Caramel Beurre Salé Chocolat product combines milk chocolate and caramel in a box of four lollies.
- Carrefour’s product information lists salted butter caramel, caramel pieces and a sauce.
- It lists milk and soya, and warns that the product may contain traces of other allergens. Check the label before sharing the box.
Côte d’Or
Auchan lists a box of four lollies combining vanilla, caramel sauce, chocolate and almonds.
- This combination may appeal if you’re looking for all these flavours in one ice lolly.
- For full ingredient details and may-contain warnings, check the packaging for the product you choose.
Ice lollies on Joybuy
These boxes offer pistachio, or caramel and chocolate, for a cool treat to share over a weekend breakfast. Compare the number of lollies, flavours and ingredients before choosing.
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POPELINO Sicilian Pistache, white chocolate, 4 lollies
This box contains four lollies with a white chocolate coating, making it easy to serve pistachio flavour to several people.
Total quantity: 312 g. If you need to follow a particular diet, check the ingredients on the packaging.
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MAGNUM Salted Caramel & Almond, 3 lollies
Worth considering if you prefer salted caramel and almond for a cool breakfast treat.
Box of three lollies, 222 g. Check the allergen information for this product before serving.
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Mars Caramel Ice Bars, 7 lollies
This box of caramel lollies is a good choice if you need several portions of the same flavour rather than an assortment.
Total quantity: 280 g. Check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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Kulfi ice Pistachio Kulfi, 5 × 70 ml
If you’d rather serve pistachio than caramel and chocolate, this box contains five lollies.
Each lolly is listed as 70 ml. If you need to avoid an allergen, check the ingredients and may-contain warnings on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Can an indulgent ice lolly replace breakfast?
Think of it as a frozen dessert to enjoy alongside a meal, rather than breakfast in itself. For a serving-size comparison, Magnum lists 246 kcal and 24 g of sugars for one 73 g Double Caramel lolly.
Which allergens should you check in indulgent ice lollies?
Check the allergens for the specific recipe, including milk, nuts, soya and wheat, depending on the flavour. Carrefour’s product information for NUII Cookies and Cream and Pistachio Cream shows that ingredients and may-contain warnings differ, so check the label on the box you choose. In France, the Ministry of the Economy states that allergenic ingredients must be listed and highlighted on food labels.
Is a vegan ice lolly suitable if you have a milk or nut allergy?
Not necessarily: Magnum’s product information for Vegan Almond lists almonds and soya, and warns that the lolly may contain traces of milk and other nuts. If you have an allergy, rely on the ingredients list and may-contain warnings on the packaging, not just the word ‘vegan’.
How should you transport ice lollies after shopping?
Transport them in a way that minimises thawing and follow the storage instructions on the box. Take an insulated bag if you have a long journey; Carrefour Sensation Double Caramel’s product information says that a thawed product must never be refrozen.