To share mini ice lollies, choose the number of lollies according to how many people will actually be having one. A box of six may be enough for a small group, while packs of ten or twelve let you serve more people. If you’re taking them on a journey, this only makes sense if you can keep the lollies cold, for example in a cool box. Check the flavours and allergens on the specific pack, too.
You’re looking for portions to share between several people, perhaps with a choice of flavours. Magnum offers a box of six mini ice lollies in an assortment, Auchan lists a pack of ten and ALDI offers a 12-piece MUCCI pack.
You’d like to serve the ice lollies during your journey or when you arrive, and can keep them cold in transit. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain also applies to food taken along for a picnic.
You’re comparing flavours for a group whose dietary needs may vary. Ingredients depend on the product: Carrefour, for example, lists milk in the ingredients of its Magnum chocolate mini ice lollies.
If you’re taking mini ice lollies to share on a journey, first make sure you can keep them cold. Then choose the right number of portions and check the ingredients for each flavour.
| Criterion | What to check | Relevant consumers |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping them cold | Whether you have a suitable cool box and can keep the ice lollies cold until serving, or store them in a freezer. | If I plan to serve ice lollies after a journey, I need to be able to keep them cold until then; around 42% of consumers in this situation would make this their top priority. |
| Portions and flavours | Number of lollies compared with the number of people, and the flavours in the assortment. | To serve my group, I’m looking for enough ice lollies and flavours everyone will enjoy; this would be a priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients and allergens listed on the specific pack, for each recipe in the assortment. | If someone needs to avoid an ingredient, I want to check the recipes before sharing the pack; around 25% of consumers would prioritise this. |
A pack for sharing is still a frozen product. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that the cold chain must be maintained during transport and recommends using a cool box for a picnic.
Sort out a cool box before you buy, and check whether there’ll be a freezer at your destination if you won’t be serving every portion straight away. If you have no way to keep them cold, choose a non-frozen snack for the journey.
If the ice lollies melt during the journey, you may not be able to serve the whole pack as planned.
The weight of a box won’t tell you how many people it will serve. The products listed by Magnum, Auchan and ALDI include packs of six, ten and twelve mini ice lollies.
Count how many people want one, then compare the number of lollies, the flavours and the space available in your cool box.
Ingredients can vary between flavours and products. Carrefour lists milk in the ingredients of one Magnum chocolate mini ice lolly product.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before sharing it, especially if anyone in your group has an allergy or intolerance.
Magnum offers mini ice lollies, including a six-piece Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment.
ALDI offers, among other options, a 12-piece MUCCI pack of mini ice lollies in assorted flavours.
This retailer lists assorted mini ice lollies, including Magnum boxes of six and ten.
These packs of individually portioned ice lollies let you choose according to the size of your group and the flavours you’d like. If you’re taking them on a journey, make sure you have a way to keep them cold.
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A pack of twelve to consider if several people would like an orange- or cherry-flavoured ice lolly.
Take a cool box for the journey. Before sharing, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging.
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This pack of twelve ice lollies in five flavours could suit a group looking for a bit of variety.
Check that the pack will fit in your cool box, and read the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before sharing.
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A pack of eight portions to consider for a smaller group that enjoys coconut flavour.
Keep the ice lollies cold during transport, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging before sharing.
Yes, as long as you can maintain the cold chain during the journey. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that this also applies when transporting food for a picnic, and recommends taking a cool box. If you have no way to keep the ice lollies cold, choose a non-frozen snack instead.
Start with the number of people who actually want one, and consider whether you can store any leftovers in a freezer. Magnum offers, among other options, a six-piece assortment, Auchan lists a pack of ten and ALDI offers a 12-piece MUCCI pack. Check the number of lollies in the pack you choose.
Yes. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact product before sharing it. Carrefour, for example, lists milk in its Magnum chocolate mini ice lollies, while assortments may include several recipes with different ingredients.