To serve a snack in a clearly defined portion, check the size of each lolly rather than relying on the word ‘mini’: Carrefour lists each lolly in its Carrefour Extra selection as 32 g, while Magnum France lists the Mini Classic as 55 mL and 137 kcal per portion. If you’d like a choice of flavours, check the ingredients for each recipe and how the ice lollies should be transported.
An individually wrapped lolly lets you decide on the portion before opening the box. To compare sizes, check the unit shown: Carrefour lists each lolly in its Extra selection as 32 g, while Magnum Mini Classic lollies are listed as 55 mL each.
An assorted box lets you offer several recipes without opening multiple products. Auchan’s mini ice lolly selection contains eight lollies; if ingredients matter to your household, check each variety.
When you need to check for allergens, the exact recipe matters more than the mini format. Magnum, Carrefour and Auchan product details list milk and, depending on the variety, soya, almonds or other nuts.
For a snack, start with the portion you plan to serve, then compare the boxes by their flavours and the ingredients in each recipe.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion | The number of lollies, the amount per lolly and the nutritional information per portion. | I want to take out just one lolly for a snack and know how much it contains. Around 42% of consumers would prioritise a clearly defined portion. |
| Flavours and box | The varieties included and the number of lollies in the box. | For a shared snack, I’d rather offer a choice of flavours without opening several boxes. This variety would be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | The ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings for each recipe. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, I check each variety before choosing a box. Recipe suitability would come first for around 25% of consumers. |
The format is no substitute for checking the values per portion. For a 55 mL Magnum Mini Classic lolly, Magnum France lists 137 kcal, 12 g of sugars and 6 g of saturated fat.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact product, using the same units when comparing two products.
In an assorted box, coatings and inclusions can vary from one recipe to another. The Carrefour Extra and Auchan products described include varieties with almonds.
Check the label for every variety in the box you choose, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
Anses and DGCCRF advise that a rise in temperature can affect food and increase microbiological risks.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop, use an insulated bag for the journey and put the box in the freezer as soon as you get home. After a delivery, follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Mini Classic comes in a box of six 55 mL lollies.
The Carrefour Extra selection contains eight mini lollies, listed as 32 g each.
Auchan offers an assortment of eight mini ice lollies, with a total weight of 258 g.
The Marque Repère range includes mini Trium, sold in a box of eight with a total weight of 300 g.
This selection includes mini ice lollies, including single-recipe boxes, assorted boxes and sorbets. To choose your portion, compare the amount per lolly when it’s listed, rather than looking only at the number of lollies.
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Worth considering if you want to know the volume of the lolly you’ll serve as a snack. Magnum France lists 137 kcal and 12 g of sugars per portion of Mini Classic; the recipe contains milk and may contain nuts.
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This box is a good choice if you’d like a selection of recipes for snack time. The title lists six lollies with a total weight of 254 g; check the packaging for the amount per lolly and the allergens in each variety.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for sorbet lollies rather than ice cream with a coating. Before choosing a portion, check the net weight and amount per lolly on the packaging.
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This product is for anyone who’d like individual lollies in a caramel recipe. The box lists six lollies with a total weight of 330 g; check the packaging for the amount per lolly and the list of allergens.
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This box lets you serve an individual lolly from the Double Billionaire's variety. It lists six lollies with a total weight of 282 g; check the packaging for the amount per lolly and the full ingredients.
No. ‘Mini’ describes the format, not the nutritional values. Magnum France lists 12 g of sugars for a 55 mL portion of Mini Classic; check the values per portion for the product you choose.
Yes, as the ingredients can vary from one variety to another. The Carrefour Extra selection described contains milk, soya and almonds, and may contain traces of eggs and other nuts; check the packaging of the box you buy.
Pick them up at the end of your shop and carry them in an insulated bag before putting them in the freezer as soon as possible. These are the precautions recommended by Anses to maintain the cold chain.
Not the Magnum Mini Classic, almond and white chocolate selection shown on Joybuy: its instructions say not to refreeze it after thawing. Follow the instructions on the box for any other product.