For October half-term treats, choose a box of six mini ice lollies if that’s enough for your guests, or compare packs of eight and twelve for a larger group or several snack times. The number of lollies isn’t the only thing to consider: check the amount per lolly, the flavours and the allergens listed for the box you choose. Make sure you can keep them cold on the way home until you put them in the freezer.
If you want to serve individual portions without cutting up a large ice cream, compare the number of lollies, the amount in each one and the flavours. Auchan, Carrefour and ALDI offer boxes of six, eight or twelve, among other options.
An assorted box lets you offer several recipes in one pack. Check which flavours are actually included rather than assuming every guest will find one they like.
If your guests have dietary requirements, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each product. Declared allergens vary between assorted packs, including those from Carrefour Extra and Magnum.
Start by thinking about how many snack times you’re planning and how many people you need to serve. Then check that the recipes suit your guests and that you can keep the box cold on the way home.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count how many lollies you’ll need for each snack time, then compare the weight or volume of each one. | If I’m serving several people or planning several snack times, I want to know how many portions are in the box. Around 45% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which recipes are included and, if stated, how many of each are in the box. | When guests don’t all like the same flavours, I prefer an assortment that gives them a choice. Around 33% of consumers would make this their top priority. |
| Allergens and transport | Read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings for the product you choose, and follow its storage instructions on the way home. | If I need to take allergies into account or have a long journey, I check that the box is suitable for the group and will stay cold. Around 22% of consumers would put these considerations first. |
A small size doesn’t tell you how many lollies are in the box or how much each one contains. The products featured from Magnum, Carrefour and ALDI come in packs of six, eight and twelve respectively.
Count how many portions you need, then compare the individual weight or volume where this information is given.
Recipes and allergens vary from one box to another. The Carrefour Extra assortment featured here declares milk, soya and almonds, and may contain traces of other allergens.
Ask your guests about their dietary requirements, then check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact box before you buy.
The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that the cold chain must also be maintained when transporting food.
Pick up your ice lollies at the end of your shop, use an insulated bag and put them in the freezer as soon as possible, following the instructions on the packaging.
Magnum France offers an assorted pack of six 55 ml mini ice lollies in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.
Carrefour offers an assorted pack of eight mini ice lollies, each weighing 32 g, with different chocolate coatings.
ALDI France offers a pack of twelve MUCCI mini ice lollies, weighing 429 g in total.
Auchan offers its own assorted pack of eight mini ice lollies, weighing 258 g.
These boxes of six or eight mini ice lollies include fruity sorbets and Magnum ice creams. Choose according to the number of portions you need and the recipes you’d like, then check the labelling and storage instructions for your chosen product.
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A box of six mini ice lollies, with up to six individual portions for a snack time.
Check the allergens and storage instructions on the packaging before serving your guests.
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An assortment of six ice lollies that lets you offer a small group several recipes. Magnum France describes this pack as six 55 ml lollies.
Check the labelling for milk and nut warnings before sharing.
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Eight mini ice lollies to consider if you need eight portions and like these fruity flavours.
If you need to take allergies into account, check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings on the exact box.
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A box of eight mini ice lollies if these two flavours are a good match for your group.
Check the allergen information and storage instructions on the packaging.
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Six mini caramel ice lollies for guests who would prefer this recipe to an assortment of flavours.
Check the allergens listed on the box you choose and store it according to the instructions.
Count the people you’re catering for and the snack times you have planned before choosing a box size. Magnum offers an assortment of six, Carrefour Extra and Auchan have packs of eight, and ALDI France sells a pack of twelve MUCCI lollies. Compare the amount in each lolly and the flavours too.
No: ‘mini’ describes the size, not the nutritional values of the recipe. To compare two products, read the ingredients and nutritional information for each one, including the values per 100 g and, if shown on the packaging, per portion.
Read the allergen declaration on each box rather than relying on the assortment’s name. Carrefour’s Extra assortment, for example, lists milk, soya and almonds, and may contain traces of eggs and other nuts. Also check the information for the specific Magnum product you choose.
Pick them up at the end of your shop, carry them in an insulated bag and put them in the freezer as soon as possible. The DGCCRF says the cold chain must also be maintained during transport; afterwards, follow the temperature instructions on the packaging.