For an individual ice lolly at snack time, choose a pack that clearly states the number of lollies and the quantity per lolly. The word ‘mini’ alone tells you nothing about its nutritional values: check the ingredients and allergens for each flavour too, then make sure you put the ice lollies in the freezer soon after your shop.
An individual portion is handy after school, but pack size and recipe also matter when choosing.
If you want to serve one ice lolly per child, look for the quantity per lolly rather than relying on the word ‘mini’ alone. Carrefour, for example, lists eight Carrefour Extra lollies, each weighing 32 g; Auchan lists eight pieces weighing 258 g in total.
When buying an assortment, check the recipe for each flavour before serving. The information gathered for Carrefour and Auchan products mentions milk and, depending on the recipe, soya, almonds or traces of other allergens. Always check the packaging of the specific product you buy.
The number of pieces helps you plan snacks and work out how much freezer space you’ll need. ALDI, for example, lists a MUCCI pack of 12 mini ice lollies weighing 429 g; compare this quantity with packs of eight or ten, depending on how you plan to use them.
Start with the quantity per piece if you want to manage snack portions. Then check the ingredients for each flavour and choose a number of lollies that will fit in your freezer.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion | Number of pieces and quantity per lolly; don’t compare a weight in grams directly with a volume in millilitres. | After school, I want to serve a piece with a known quantity, without having to share a large ice lolly. Around 45% of consumers would prioritise this defined portion above all else. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Ingredients, allergens and any differences between flavours; check the nutritional information for the exact product. | If someone in my household needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to be able to check each recipe before choosing an assortment. For around 33% of consumers, this suitability for their dietary needs would be the priority. |
| Pack size | Number of lollies, total quantity and available freezer space. | When I’m planning several snacks, I look for a pack with enough pieces that won’t take up too much room in the freezer. For around 22% of consumers, the quantity per box would come first. |
Carrefour lists Extra lollies weighing 32 g each, while the Magnum assortment featured by Auchan includes mini ice creams of 55 ml each. These units don’t allow you to compare the quantities directly.
Read the quantity per piece if it’s shown on the pack. If only the total weight is given, calculate an average per lolly only if all the pieces are the same size.
Recipes can vary within the same box. For example, an almond flavour matters if someone in your household needs to avoid almonds.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before serving each flavour.
Ice lollies need to be transported and stored in a way that maintains the cold chain.
Anses recommends picking up frozen foods at the end of your shop, using an insulated bag and keeping the journey home as short as possible. Put the ice lollies in the freezer as soon as you get home.
These examples show different pack sizes and assortments; always check the exact product and its label.
Auchan lists an assortment of ten Magnum mini ice lollies, with Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours, each stated as 55 ml.
Carrefour lists an assortment of eight mini ice lollies, each weighing 32 g.
Carrefour lists a SIMPL box of eight mini ice lollies weighing 284 g in total, with several chocolate recipes.
Auchan lists an assortment of eight mini ice lollies weighing 258 g in total.
ALDI lists a pack of 12 mini ice lollies weighing 429 g under its MUCCI brand.
This selection includes mini assortments, individual ice lollies and mini sorbets. To choose a snack-time portion, distinguish the total quantity in the pack from the quantity per piece, then check the recipe you’ll be serving.
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An assortment to consider if you’d like to offer several flavours as individual ice lollies.
The pack lists six pieces weighing 254 g in total. If you want to serve a portion of a precise weight, check the quantity per lolly, as well as the ingredients for each flavour.
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A pack of individual ice lollies to consider if the number of pieces matters more to you than the word ‘mini’.
The title lists twelve pieces and 444 g in total. Check the packaging for the quantity per lolly, ingredients and allergen information.
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This size is worth considering if you’re looking for mini ice lollies with the volume per piece stated.
The pack lists six pieces of 55 ml each. To check what’s in the portion you’ll be serving, read the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging.
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These mini sorbet lollies come in two flavours and can be served individually.
The title lists eight pieces, but the weight information doesn’t clearly show the quantity per lolly. Check the pack size and allergen information on the packaging.
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A pack of six mini ice lollies to consider if you’re looking for individual portions in this caramel flavour.
The 330 g refers to the whole pack. Check the quantity per lolly, allergens and nutritional information on the packaging before choosing.
No. The mini size alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar it contains. Compare the nutritional values for the exact product, per 100 g and per portion where both are available.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for each flavour on the packaging. Recipes for this type of product can vary, particularly in whether they contain milk, soya or almonds. The Ministry of the Economy reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients in prepacked food must be listed and highlighted.
Pick them up at the end of your shop, carry them in an insulated bag and put them in the freezer as soon as you get home. Anses recommends these precautions to limit the time frozen products spend in transit and maintain the cold chain.