Fans of indulgent textures
You’re looking for a particular coating, sauce or topping, and would rather compare recipes than choose based on the brand alone.
Who is this guide for?
People who check ingredients carefully
You need to check the ingredients list and allergen information before adding a particular product to your basket, especially if you need to avoid milk, wheat or nuts.
Buyers choosing multipacks to share
You want to know how many ice lollies are in the pack and its weight or volume, so you can choose a size that suits everyone who’ll be sharing them.
What should you check before ordering?
Choose a recipe and pack size first, then make sure the ingredients and frozen delivery or collection options work for you. An in-store offer may not meet the same needs as an online order.
Magnum recipes
Worth considering: if you’re looking for a clearly described recipe, such as Double Chocolate with its sauce and two coatings, according to Magnum.
Check: the ingredients and allergens for each flavour, as well as the ordering options for the product you choose.
Carrefour Sensation
Worth considering: if you’d like to compare several ice-lolly recipes in one online shopping range.
Check: which products are available after selecting your store and delivery or collection option.
MUCCI at ALDI
Worth considering: if double-coated ice lollies appeal to you and shopping in store is convenient.
Check: what your local store stocks. ALDI featuring these products doesn’t necessarily mean they’re available to order online.
| Factor | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Recipe and textures | Ice cream flavour, type of coating, and whether it includes a sauce or pieces of other ingredients. | If I’m looking for chocolate sauce or pistachio flavour, the range name alone doesn’t tell me which recipe to choose. Around 25% of consumers are said to prioritise the recipe and textures. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product, including assorted packs. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I can’t rely on the flavour name on the box alone. Around 25% of consumers are said to prioritise checking the ingredients. |
| Frozen delivery or collection | Whether your store or address is covered, the delivery or collection slot, and whether you can put the ice lollies in the freezer quickly. | Whether I’m having my order delivered or collecting it, I want to be able to receive the ice lollies and put them in the freezer straight away. Around 31% of consumers are said to prioritise these arrangements. |
| Pack size | Number of ice lollies and net quantity in grams or millilitres. | If I’m planning to share several flavours, I need a pack with enough ice lollies for everyone. This is said to be the top priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming all indulgent recipes are alike
A sauce, a double coating and pieces of nuts all make for different combinations. For example, Magnum describes Double Chocolate as having two coatings and a sauce, while its Pistachio recipe puts pistachio centre stage.
Read the ingredients for the product you’ve chosen to check that it contains what you’re actually looking for.
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Choosing a flavour without checking the allergens
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary from one ice lolly to another. An indulgent inclusion could be something you need to avoid.
Check the information for the exact product when you order, even if you already know the brand.
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Arranging delivery or collection without freezer space
Ice lollies need to be put away promptly and stored as directed on the packaging. For transport, the DGCCRF recommends minimising time out of the freezer and using an insulated bag.
Choose a slot when you’ll be able to receive the products and put them away straight away.
Brands to consider
Magnum
Ice lollies with recipes that combine several coatings, sauces or ingredients such as pistachio.
- Magnum describes the layers in its Double Chocolate recipe in detail, making it easier to choose according to your preferences.
- Ingredients and allergens need to be checked for each flavour; a feature of one recipe doesn’t necessarily apply to the whole range.
Carrefour Sensation
A range of ice lollies with several indulgent recipes in Carrefour’s online shopping range.
- The range lets you browse several flavours, including chocolate and pistachio recipes.
- Available products depend on the store you select, and ingredients and allergens vary by product.
MUCCI
An ALDI ice cream brand that includes double-coated ice lollies.
- ALDI features several flavours of double-coated ice lollies, including chocolate, caramel and raspberry.
- These products are featured for in-store shopping. Check what your local store stocks if ordering online is essential.
Ice lollies available on Joybuy
These multipacks of ice lollies give you a choice of chocolate, pistachio, fruit and hazelnut recipes. Before ordering frozen products, check the ingredients for your chosen product and the delivery or collection options available for your address.
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POPELINO Intense Dark Chocolate, 4 ice lollies, 312 g
Worth considering if you’re looking for individual portions of a dark chocolate recipe.
Pack of 4 ice lollies, 312 g. Contains milk and soya; check the product listing for other allergen information.
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POPELINO Sicilian Pistache, white coating, 4 ice lollies, 312 g
Worth considering if you’re looking for a pistachio ice lolly with a white coating.
Pack of 4 ice lollies, 312 g. Contains milk, soya and nuts; also check for possible traces.
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MAGNUM Double Sunlover Mango & Coconut, 4 ice lollies, 300 g
Worth considering if you prefer a mango and coconut recipe to chocolate flavours.
Pack of 4 ice lollies, 300 g. The product listing warns that it may contain traces of soya and several types of nuts. Check it again if these allergens are a concern for you.
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MAGNUM Double Chocolate, 4 ice lollies, 284 g
Worth considering if you’re looking for a chocolate recipe with sauce and coatings, as described by Magnum.
Pack of 4 ice lollies, 284 g. Contains milk and may contain several types of nuts; check the information for the exact product.
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MAGNUM Double Hazelnut, 4 ice lollies, 276 g
Worth considering if you’d like a chocolate and hazelnut recipe rather than plain chocolate.
Pack of 4 ice lollies, 276 g. Contains hazelnuts and may contain other nuts; check the allergen information before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
What should you check when ice lollies are delivered or collected from the drive-through?
Check their condition when you receive them and put them away promptly, following the storage instructions on the packaging. The DGCCRF recommends keeping transport time to a minimum and using an insulated bag. Carrefour says it hands over frozen products in this type of bag.
Can you refreeze a defrosted ice lolly?
Don’t refreeze a defrosted product if its packaging says not to. This is the advice Carrefour gives for its frozen products. If you’re concerned about the condition of an order you’ve received, don’t simply put it back in the freezer; contact the retailer.
How do you choose an ice lolly if you have a nut allergy?
Check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information for the exact product before buying, rather than relying on the flavour name. Magnum Pistachio contains pistachio, while the Carrefour Sensation white chocolate cookies listing warns that it may contain traces of nuts.