For a coffee break, start by choosing a pack with enough lollies for everyone; only allow for extra lollies if a second helping is likely. An assortment can be a good choice when tastes differ, but the number of lollies tells you nothing about the flavours or allergens. Check the exact product before sharing.
You want to allow one lolly per person without choosing a pack based on its apparent size alone. The products featured by Magnum France, Auchan and ALDI come in packs of 6 to 12; check the number shown on the box you choose.
You’d rather offer a choice of flavours than just one. Depending on the product, the assortments featured by Magnum France, Carrefour France and Auchan combine different chocolate coatings or almond options.
Before serving everyone, check the ingredients and allergens for each product. Carrefour France’s product information lists milk and, depending on the product, soya, almonds or possible traces of other nuts.
For a shared treat, start with the number of guests, then compare the flavours and ingredients of packs with enough portions. Net weight helps you compare boxes with the same number of lollies, but it doesn’t replace the piece count.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of lollies | Count the lollies and distinguish mini sizes from standard lollies. | I want everyone to have a lolly with their coffee without opening a second box. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which flavours are included and, if stated, how they’re divided across the pack. | If not everyone likes the same flavour, I look for an assortment rather than a single-flavour box. Around 31% of consumers put variety first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact product. | If an allergy or ingredient preference matters to the group, I need to check the product before serving it. This is the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Pack quantity | Compare the net weight and number of lollies in packs suited to the same number of guests. | If two boxes have enough lollies, I want to know what each contains before choosing. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
Net weight doesn’t tell you how many people will get a lolly. The packs featured by Magnum France, Carrefour France, Auchan, ALDI and E.Leclerc contain different numbers of lollies.
Count your guests and check the exact number of lollies before comparing pack weights.
Depending on the products featured by Carrefour France, chocolate recipes may contain milk, soya, almonds or traces of other nuts.
If a guest has an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product before sharing the box.
The TRIUM mini vanilla lolly with a fruity coating featured by E.Leclerc contains milk. The flavour or colour of the packaging isn’t enough to tell you what’s in it.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information rather than guessing whether it contains milk from the flavour shown.
An E.Leclerc product page advises shoppers to check availability at their chosen store or Drive. If you plan your treat around just one product, you may have to rethink your choice while shopping.
Check the exact product with the store or Drive where you plan to shop.
Magnum France features Classic mini lollies in a pack of 6, plus a Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment, also in a pack of 6. Auchan also stocks an assortment of 10.
The Carrefour Extra and Simpl ranges include assortments of eight mini lollies, with different coatings depending on the product.
Auchan features an assortment of eight mini vanilla and milk chocolate ice lollies.
E.Leclerc features, among other products, SMICY vanilla lollies in a pack of 12 and TRIUM mini vanilla lollies with a fruity coating in a pack of 8.
ALDI features a MUCCI assortment of 12 mini lollies in milk chocolate, white chocolate, almond and Classic varieties.
These packs include ice lollies, water ice pops and mini assortments for serving several people. To choose between them, check the number of lollies, flavours and allergens, as well as the preparation instructions for products that need freezing.
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This pack of 12 water ice pops offers five flavours, making it a good choice when people have different preferences.
Check the label for allergens in the exact product before serving guests with an allergy.
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These 12 individually wrapped ice pops are a good choice if you’d like to offer orange and cherry flavours instead of a chocolate assortment.
The product information warns that it may contain traces of gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts. Check the label for any guests who need to avoid these.
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This assortment of six mini lollies is a good option for a small gathering when you’re looking for a choice of chocolate recipes.
It contains milk and may contain nuts. Six lollies won’t be enough if more guests each need one.
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This large pack of 64 is best suited to serving lots of people, rather than choosing from a specified range of flavours.
Before planning to serve them, check the product’s preparation and freezing instructions.
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These eight melon-flavoured lollies are a good choice if everyone likes that flavour, but they’re not a substitute for an assortment.
The product information says they contain milk. Check the label before offering them to guests who need to avoid it.
Start with one lolly per guest, then allow for extras only if you’re planning a second helping. Check the number on the box: the products featured by Magnum France, Auchan and ALDI include packs of 6, 10 or 12.
No. The TRIUM mini vanilla lolly with a fruity coating featured by E.Leclerc contains milk. Check the allergens for the product you’ve chosen rather than relying on the flavour shown.
Check the number of lollies, the ingredients list and the allergens for each product you’re considering. The DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted on food labels.
Use the product page to find the exact item, then check it’s available at your chosen store or Drive. E.Leclerc specifically advises shoppers to do this for its 12-piece SMICY product.