First, decide how many guests you’re catering for and how much each lolly should weigh or hold. Carrefour Extra offers eight mini lollies weighing 32 g each, while Magnum Mini multipacks contain 55 ml lollies in a choice of flavours. These measurements aren’t directly comparable. Before serving, check the allergens in each flavour and make sure you can keep the products frozen.
If you want to serve an individual dessert without cutting up a tub of ice cream, check the amount stated for each lolly. Carrefour Extra, for example, offers a box of eight, each weighing 32 g. Check the amount on every product you’re considering.
If you’re planning to serve one lolly per guest, start by counting how many are in each box. E.Leclerc and Aldi each offer a pack of 12 mini lollies, with different net weights and flavours.
If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, check the label on the box you buy, looking at each flavour separately in a selection pack. According to the French Ministry of the Economy, allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list on pre-packed food.
For a Christmas market or festive buffet, start by working out how many portions you need. You can then compare boxes by the size of each lolly, the flavours and storage requirements.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion | Number of lollies and amount per lolly; don’t convert grams to millilitres unless you have product-specific information. | I want to serve one lolly without having to portion out the ice cream at the buffet. Around 36% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Number of portions | Number of lollies per box and net weight, especially if you’re planning to serve more than once. | When I’m hosting a group, I need enough lollies for everyone. Around 29% of consumers put the number of portions ahead of other considerations. |
| Choice of flavours | Flavours included and the ingredients in each one, especially in selection packs containing almonds. | I’d like to offer a choice of flavours rather than just one. This is the top consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Allergens and keeping food cold | Label on the product you’re buying, warnings about possible traces and storage instructions; plan suitable transport and storage. | If I need to take an allergy into account or serve the ice lollies away from home, I first check that the labelling and storage requirements are suitable. Around 14% of consumers prioritise these precautions. |
Carrefour Extra states that each lolly in its pack of eight weighs 32 g, while Magnum France states that each lolly in its pack of six holds 55 ml. These amounts use different units.
Work out how many you need using the amount actually stated on each pack. Don’t convert grams and millilitres arbitrarily.
The Carrefour Extra and POUCE products reviewed list ingredients such as milk or almonds, depending on the flavour, and may also contain traces of other allergens. Different flavours in the same box may contain different ingredients you need to consider.
Check the ingredients list and any warnings about traces on the box you buy. If the selection isn’t suitable for certain guests, plan to offer an alternative.
Keep the lollies frozen in line with the instructions on the packaging. Anses recommends picking up frozen products at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum.
Before organising your serving arrangements, make sure your transport, storage and on-site equipment will allow you to follow the product instructions. If you’re selling from a stall, also check with the event organiser and local authority.
Serving away from home may require refrigeration equipment and insulated transport.
Magnum France offers a selection pack of six 55 ml Mini lollies in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours. Auchan also stocks a box of ten 55 ml lollies in these flavours.
Carrefour offers a selection pack of eight mini lollies, each weighing 32 g.
Auchan offers a POUCE box of 12 mini ice lollies, with a net weight of 414 g and a selection of chocolate coatings.
E.Leclerc stocks a box of 12 Eco+ mini vanilla and chocolate lollies, with a net weight of 405,6 g.
Aldi offers a Mucci selection pack of 12 mini lollies, with a net weight of 429 g and a choice of chocolate flavours.
This selection includes mini lollies and other individual ice lollies on sticks. For a Christmas market, compare the amount per lolly and the number of lollies in the box: “individual” doesn’t necessarily mean “mini”.
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The 12 lollies make it easy to count how many you can serve. If you’re looking for a small portion, check the amount per lolly, as this product isn’t described as mini.
The description mentions possible traces of allergens and the colour E102, along with a warning about children’s activity and attention. Check the label before serving.
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This pack of six lollies is a good choice if you’d like to offer a selection of individual flavours. If the exact portion size matters to you, check the amount per lolly.
The selection includes an almond flavour, so check the allergens on the box you buy.
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The six 55 ml lollies are a good choice if you want to plan portions by volume. This Classic product is different from the selection pack containing several flavours.
Check the allergens and storage instructions on the packaging before planning how to serve them.
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The eight 70 ml lollies give you the volume per piece, making it easier to plan your servings. Check whether this is the portion size you’re looking for, as the product isn’t described as mini.
The description mentions milk and the colour E102, along with a warning about children’s activity and attention. Check the label.
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This box of four sorbet lollies is a good choice if you want to count out four individual portions. Check the amount per lolly to see if it’s the size you’re looking for; they aren’t described as mini.
The description mentions possible traces of allergens and says the product isn’t suitable for children under 36 months. Read the packaging before serving.
Check the amount per lolly, not just the word “mini”. Carrefour Extra states that each of its eight lollies weighs 32 g, while Magnum France states that each of the six lollies in its Mini selection pack holds 55 ml. Don’t compare these units directly.
Plan transport that follows the storage instructions on the packaging, and make sure you have a way to keep the lollies cold when you arrive. Anses recommends buying frozen food at the end of your shop, using insulated bags and keeping transport time to a minimum.
Only after checking the exact product and every flavour in the pack. The Carrefour Extra and POUCE selection packs mentioned here list different allergens or possible traces. Check the highlighted ingredients and warnings on the box you buy.
Before planning what to sell and how to keep it cold, check the rules that apply to your situation. For sellers at outdoor markets, the DGCCRF notes that you need temporary permission to occupy public land and that products must comply with hygiene and safety rules. Check with the local authority and event organiser about your pitch.