Anyone looking for ready-to-serve portions
If you want to give every guest an ice cream without having to cut it up, check how many pieces are in the box. Product listings from Auchan and ALDI feature mini ice cream sticks in boxes of 6, 8 or 12.
Who are they for?
Anyone keen to offer a choice of flavours
A selection means you don’t have to choose just one flavour for the whole group. The Magnum selection listed by Auchan and Carrefour includes Classic, Almond and White Chocolate.
Anyone who needs to consider allergens
When several people are sharing dessert, check the label on the exact box before serving. Carrefour and Auchan product listings mention milk and, depending on the recipe, almonds or other allergens.
What should you check before buying?
For a birthday party, start with the number of portions you need, then check the ingredients before choosing your flavours. For frozen bites, also check how many are in the box: their size alone won’t tell you how many portions you’ll get.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Number of portions | Count the pieces in each box based on the number of guests and the role of the ice cream in the dessert. Also check the stated weight or volume. | If I’m serving an ice cream to every guest, I want to know how many portions to plan for before opening the boxes. Around 42% of consumers put this first. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and “may contain” statements on the product you’re buying, including when the box contains several recipes. | If a guest tells me they have an allergy, I need to be able to check what they’ll be served. Around 33% of consumers put allergen suitability first. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which flavours are in the box and whether it’s a selection or a single-flavour product. | For a group with different tastes, I’d rather offer a choice of flavours than just one. Around 25% of consumers put this first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming one “mini” box will be enough for everyone
Depending on the product, the boxes listed by Auchan and ALDI contain 6, 8 or 12 mini ice cream sticks. One box may not be enough for the number of portions you need.
Work out how many pieces you’ll need based on the number of guests, and whether the ice cream will be served on its own or with cake.
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Assuming every flavour contains the same allergens
Ingredients can vary within a selection. Carrefour and Auchan product listings mention milk and almonds, as well as other allergens or possible traces, depending on the product.
Check the label on the box you buy and keep it to hand while serving. If a guest has a known allergy, have another option available with ingredients they can eat.
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Taking all the ice creams out too early
If they start to melt before serving, it can be harder to hand them out and store any leftovers.
Anses recommends buying frozen food at the end of your shop and carrying it in an insulated bag. Then store the ice creams as directed on the packaging and only take out the portions you’re ready to serve.
Brands and ranges to compare
Magnum
Auchan lists a Magnum selection of six mini ice cream sticks in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, each 55 ml.
- Three flavours in one box of six.
- The chocolate-coated varieties listed contain milk. Also check the packaging for information about nuts.
Auchan
The Auchan product listing features a selection of eight mini ice cream sticks, weighing 258 g in total.
- With eight pieces, you can count the portions rather than relying on the box’s total weight alone.
- The listed ingredients include milk and, depending on the variety, almonds or soya. Check each recipe before serving.
MUCCI
ALDI lists a box of twelve MUCCI mini ice cream sticks, weighing 429 g, with several chocolate coatings.
- A pack of twelve is handy when you need more portions.
- Check the flavours and allergens on the packaging of the product you buy.
Mini ice cream sticks available on Joybuy
These boxes of six or eight mini ice cream sticks let you choose between a selection of flavours and single-flavour products. For a birthday, compare the number of pieces with the portions you need, and check the label before serving.
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POP FRUIT Mini pineapple, passion fruit and coconut, 8 ice lollies, 280 g
The eight ice lollies make it easy to count out portions and offer two flavours. If a guest has a known allergy, check the label on the box.
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Pop Fruit Mini, lemon and Sicilian blood orange sorbets, 8 ice lollies, 280 g
This box of eight sorbet lollies offers two flavours in individual portions. If a guest has a known allergy, check the ingredients and any “may contain” statements on the packaging you buy.
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Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, 6 ice cream sticks, 254 g
This selection includes three flavours in a box of six portions. Auchan’s listing for this selection gives a volume of 55 ml per stick. Check the packaging you buy for the ingredients in each variety, especially if anyone has a milk or nut allergy.
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Magnum Mini Classic, 6 ice cream sticks, 55 ml each
This box is a good choice if you want to serve six portions of the same flavour rather than offer a selection. The description lists milk and possible traces of almonds. Check the label before serving.
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MAGNUM Mini Deluxe Caramel, 6 ice cream sticks, 330 g
The six sticks make it easy to plan individual portions of the same flavour. The description lists milk and possible traces of other allergens. Check the exact product packaging before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many boxes of mini ice lollies should I get for a birthday?
First, work out how many portions you want to serve, then divide that number by the number of pieces stated on each box. Consider whether the ice cream will be the main dessert or served with cake. Don’t estimate the number of portions from the net weight alone.
Is a selection of mini ice cream sticks suitable for a guest with an allergy?
A range of flavours doesn’t guarantee that the ingredients will be suitable. Products listed by Carrefour and Auchan mention milk and, depending on the recipe, almonds or other allergens. Check the label on the exact box, including any “may contain” statements, before serving.
How can I keep mini ice lollies frozen until dessert?
Buy frozen food at the end of your shop and carry it in an insulated bag, as Anses recommends. Once you’re home, follow the storage instructions on the packaging and only take out the portions you’re ready to serve.
How can I compare the nutritional information on two boxes?
First compare the nutritional values using the same basis, either per 100 g or per 100 ml. Then check the values per portion, if shown. DGCCRF explains that nutritional information per 100 g or 100 ml makes it easier to compare products, although portion sizes may differ.