For a little frozen treat after coffee, choose a pack of mini ice lollies based on the number of guests and the flavours included. A box of larger ice lollies may be a better choice if you’re planning individual desserts or portions to keep in the freezer. In either case, check the size of each lolly, the ingredients in every flavour and the storage instructions for the pack you choose.
If you’re looking for a selection of small portions to share, perhaps in different flavours, Magnum offers an assortment of six mini ice lollies in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate. Make sure the number of lollies suits the number of guests.
If you’d like to take an ice lolly from the freezer when it’s time for dessert, choose a pack with the right number of portions for how often you’ll enjoy them and the freezer space you have available.
If you’d like to check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values before serving, look at the details on the specific pack, especially if it contains several flavours or different coatings.
For a coffee-and-treats spread, start by working out how many portions you’ll need, then check their size and the ingredients in each flavour. If the ice lollies need to wait before serving, make sure you can keep them frozen too.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing and variety | Count the lollies, check their size and see which flavours are actually included. | If I’m serving a little ice lolly after coffee, I want enough portions for everyone and a choice that suits different tastes. Around 40 % of consumers in this group prioritise sharing. |
| Portions and storage | Check the size of each portion, the space available in your freezer and the pack’s storage instructions. | For a dessert straight from the freezer, I’d rather be able to plan individual portions without having to share an ice lolly. Around 30 % of consumers in this group prioritise having their own portion. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each flavour; compare nutritional values per 100 g or 100 ml. | Before serving guests, I want to know what’s in the product I’ve chosen, particularly if someone has an allergy. Around 30 % of consumers in this group prioritise checking this information. |
Two boxes with the same number of lollies may contain different-sized portions. A mini format designed to go with coffee may not be the same size as an ice lolly served as dessert.
Check the pack’s net weight or volume and, if listed, the weight or volume of each portion before counting up for your guests.
Coatings and inclusions vary between products. Carrefour Sensation White Chocolate Cookies, for example, may contain traces of nuts, while Magnum assortments include different flavours.
If someone has an allergy, read the label on the exact pack and check every flavour before serving.
Individual packaging won’t keep an ice lolly frozen at room temperature. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag to transport frozen products after purchase.
If you can’t keep the product frozen until you’re ready to eat it, don’t rely on an ordinary lunch box to keep it frozen.
Magnum offers packs of six Classic mini ice lollies, as well as an assortment of six in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate for serving as smaller portions.
Carrefour offers a box of 12 Classic’ ice lollies, as well as Sensation multipacks in different sizes depending on the recipe.
E.Leclerc offers a pack of four TRIUM vanilla ice lollies coated in milk chocolate and almonds.
Auchan offers a six-piece Fruity Mix pack of ice lollies in its ice lolly and mini ice lolly range.
Aldi offers packs of four ice lollies and 12 mini ice lollies under the MUCCI brand.
These three ice lolly packs are suitable for serving individual portions. Compare the number of lollies and flavours with the coffee-and-treats spread you have in mind; a box of 12 isn’t necessarily a selection of mini ice lollies.
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Worth considering if you’re serving several people and would like to offer a choice of flavours. Check that the size of the lollies is right for the small portion you’re planning to serve after coffee.
If someone has an allergy, check the label on the exact pack before serving any of the flavours.
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This pack gives you 12 portions to share. The orange and cherry name doesn’t tell you how the flavours are divided in the box, so check if you’d like to offer your guests a choice.
Keep the ice lollies frozen until you’re ready to serve them and follow the storage instructions on the product.
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This pack is a good choice if you’d like to serve individual coconut-flavoured portions. Have another option available if not everyone wants this flavour.
Check the label on the exact pack for ingredients, allergen information and storage instructions.
An ordinary lunch box can’t guarantee that a frozen product will stay at the temperature stated on its packaging. For the journey home after shopping, the DGCCRF recommends putting frozen products in an insulated bag, then storing them in the freezer as soon as possible.
Compare the number of pieces with the net weight or volume to get an idea of the amount per portion. If you’re also comparing nutritional content, the DGCCRF says that nutritional information is given per 100 g or 100 ml, providing a common basis for comparison.
Don’t assume it does: ingredients can vary between flavours and coatings. The DGCCRF says allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on the label, so read the label on the exact pack before serving it to someone with an allergy.
No: it doesn’t replace checking the number of portions, ingredients and allergens in the product you’ve chosen. To compare the nutritional information for two products, also look at the values given per 100 g or 100 ml.