For a get-together, first choose a pack with enough individual portions for everyone. An assortment lets you offer a choice of flavours, but variety doesn’t mean you can skip checking the ingredients and allergens for the exact product. Make sure you also have enough room in the freezer.
If everyone should be able to enjoy an ice lolly without it needing to be cut up or served on a plate, count the portions before you choose. The products listed by Auchan, Carrefour and ALDI contain 10, 8 and 12 mini ice lollies respectively.
An assortment can save you from serving the same flavour to everyone. Magnum France, for example, offers a Mini box containing Classic, Almond and White Chocolate.
If any guests have dietary restrictions, the ingredients in each specific product matter more than its name or packaging. The Carrefour Extra assortment’s product information lists milk, soya and almonds, among other ingredients.
To serve with tea and biscuits, start by counting your guests, then choose your flavours with any ingredients to avoid in mind.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the ice lollies in the pack and the people you’re serving; don’t rely on the total weight alone. | If everyone should have an ice lolly with their biscuits, I want to make sure there are enough portions. Around 40% of shoppers would put this first. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which flavours are actually included in the pack rather than assuming a larger pack contains a mix. | When everyone around the table has different preferences, I’d rather be able to offer a choice without opening several boxes. Around 30% of shoppers would make this their priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label on the product you’re buying, especially if a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients. | Before serving a group that includes people with dietary restrictions, I need to know exactly what each ice lolly contains. Around 30% of shoppers would prioritise this check. |
Packs of different weights don’t necessarily serve the same number of people. The products listed by Carrefour, Auchan and ALDI contain 8, 10 or 12 mini ice lollies, depending on the product.
Check both the net weight and the number of items, then choose a pack to suit the number of guests you’re serving.
A mix of flavours may also include ingredients you need to look out for. The Magnum Mini assortment shown by the brand includes an Almond variety, while the Carrefour Extra product information lists milk, soya and almonds.
Ask about dietary restrictions before you buy, and check the information on the packaging of the exact product you’re considering.
Any portions you don’t serve will still take up space in the freezer after your get-together.
Check the storage instructions on your chosen pack and make sure you can store any remaining portions as directed.
The Mini range includes an assortment of Classic, Almond and White Chocolate. Magnum France lists a 6-piece pack, while Auchan also stocks a 10-piece product.
ALDI offers a 12-piece pack of MUCCI mini ice lollies, with milk chocolate, white chocolate, almond and Classic varieties.
Carrefour offers an assortment of 8 mini ice lollies, each weighing 32 g, with ingredient information provided.
Auchan lists, among other products, a pack of 12 Mars ice cream bars with chocolate and caramel.
Snickers ice cream bars are another option to consider if your group is looking for a peanut and caramel flavour.
These products offer individual portions of ice cream or ice lollies to share. Several have fruity flavours, so check the type of frozen treat and the number of flavours if you’re specifically looking for an assortment of chocolate mini ice lollies.
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A fruity option to consider if you’re not looking exclusively for chocolate mini ice lollies. Check the net weight, number of portions and preparation instructions on the pack you choose.
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A pack of 12 portions in an orange and cherry flavour. It isn’t described as an assortment of different flavours, so check the allergen and storage information on the packaging.
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Offers 12 portions and five listed flavours in one pack. Check the portion size and allergen information on the label before serving.
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Enough for up to eight people if everyone has one melon bar. This pack doesn’t offer a choice of flavours. Before serving to children, also check the ingredients and warnings on the label.
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The 64-portion pack is suited to a large group or for enjoying over several occasions. Each portion is listed as 105 ml. Check whether this size is right after biscuits, along with the flavours and instructions on the pack.
First, count the people who’d like an ice lolly, then compare that number with the portions in the pack. The Carrefour, Auchan and ALDI products mentioned here come in packs of 8, 10 and 12 mini ice lollies. Remember to factor in any other desserts you’ll be serving, too.
Read the information on the packaging of the exact product before serving. The Carrefour Extra product information lists milk, soya and almonds, but the ingredients may differ in another assortment, even if it’s sold under a familiar brand.
Follow the instructions on the pack you’ve bought and make sure you have enough room for any portions left over. The listing for a Magnum Mini product shown on Joybuy says to store it at −18 °C or below; check the instructions for any other product you buy.