A mini ice lolly lets you choose a single portion, but its small size doesn’t mean you can carry it in an ordinary gym bag without keeping it cold. If you can keep the journey short and use an insulated bag, compare the portion per lolly, ingredients and allergens of the product you choose. Otherwise, save these ice lollies for when you’re near a freezer.
A small ice lolly before or after a workout could be a good option if you can keep it in the freezer until you leave, or have an insulated bag for as short a journey as possible. The DGCCRF recommends keeping the transport time for frozen products to an absolute minimum.
A single lolly makes it easier to decide how much to have. When comparing two boxes, though, check the weight or volume per lolly and the nutritional information for each recipe: “mini” doesn’t tell you what it contains.
A box of mini ice lollies lets everyone choose one, and a flavour too, depending on the assortment. If several people will be having them, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product you’re buying before sharing the box.
If you’re considering an ice lolly as a snack around a workout, first check how you’ll keep it frozen. Portion size and recipe choice only come into play if you can transport and store it properly.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping it frozen | Check the storage temperature on the packaging and plan to use an insulated bag and keep the journey as short as possible, as the DGCCRF recommends for transport. | I want to take an ice lolly with me after my workout, but an ordinary gym bag won’t keep it frozen. Around 50% of consumers would prioritise being able to keep it cold. |
| Individual portion | Compare the weight or volume per lolly, not just the number of lollies in the box. | If I want just one ice lolly, I need to know the size of that portion before choosing. An individual portion would be the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Assortment and recipe | Check the flavours, ingredients list and allergen declaration for the exact box. | At home, I’m looking for several portions to share without overlooking ingredients that matter to each person. Nearly 20% of consumers would put the assortment and its ingredients first. |
A frozen ice lolly can defrost in an ordinary gym bag, whatever its size.
Before taking one with you, make sure you can use an insulated bag, keep the journey as short as possible and follow the storage instructions on the box.
Two mini products can contain portions of different sizes. Carrefour Extra, for example, lists lollies weighing 32 g each, while Magnum gives a volume of 55 ml per lolly for one of its assortments. These measurements aren’t directly comparable.
Check the quantity per lolly, then look at the nutritional values for the specific recipe if they’re part of your decision.
Ingredients and possible traces vary from one product to another, including within assortments.
Check the allergen declaration on the packaging you’ve bought rather than guessing the ingredients from the flavour name or brand.
Magnum’s Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment offers a choice of flavours in individual portions.
The Carrefour Extra mini ice lolly assortment gives the weight per lolly, making it easier to compare portions.
Auchan offers an assortment of mini ice lollies under its own brand, worth considering if you’re looking for a box with several portions.
ALDI’s box of MUCCI mini ice lollies could suit households who eat their ice lollies at home, straight from the freezer.
This selection includes an assortment explicitly labelled mini, as well as other individually portioned frozen treats to compare if a defined serving size matters to you. For products that aren’t labelled “mini”, check that the format suits what you’re looking for. All require a suitable way to transport a frozen product.
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Individual ice lollies to consider if you can keep them cold until you’re ready to eat them.
The box contains 12 pieces and has a stated total weight of 444 g. Check the portion per piece and the allergens on the packaging if these are important to your choice.
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This assortment is explicitly labelled mini and is best enjoyed near a freezer, when you fancy choosing from three flavours.
The box contains six ice lollies. The product information says to store at −18 °C or below and not to refreeze after defrosting. Check the allergens on the box you buy, too.
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These ice lollies are worth considering if you’re looking for an assortment of individual portions to keep in the freezer.
The title lists five flavours, 12 pieces and a total weight of 1 200 g. Check the packaging for the portion size of each lolly, allergens and how much space you’ll need to keep them cold during any journey.
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The volume of each ice lolly is listed, so you can decide whether this individual portion is the small format you’re looking for.
The box contains eight 70 ml portions. The recipe includes milk; check the ingredients labelling and store the ice lollies according to the instructions.
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These coconut ice lollies are worth considering if you’ll be enjoying them straight from the freezer.
The title lists four pieces and a total box weight of 280 g. Check the portion per lolly, whether it suits your search for a mini format, and the storage instructions on the packaging.
Not if you’re carrying them as a snack without keeping them cold. For frozen products, the DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to an absolute minimum. Follow the storage instructions on the box, too.
No: compare the weight or volume per lolly. Carrefour Extra lists its eight-piece assortment at 32 g per lolly, while Magnum France lists six mini ice lollies of 55 ml each. Check the nutritional values for the recipe you’re interested in rather than drawing conclusions from its size alone.
Follow the instructions for your product. The instructions for the Magnum Mini x6 254 g assortment listed on Joybuy say not to refreeze after defrosting. They also state that it should be stored at −18 °C or below.
Read the allergen declaration on the exact box, as recipes vary. The Carrefour Extra product lists milk, soya and almonds, and may contain traces of eggs and other nuts. The Magnum Mini x6 254 g assortment listed on Joybuy includes milk and may contain nuts.