For a mid-morning break, choose a mini ice lolly if you want a clearly defined portion, a fruit ice lolly if you prefer fruity flavours, or ice cream bites if you want to decide how many pieces to have. The word ‘mini’ alone doesn’t tell you what a product contains: compare the amount you plan to eat with the nutritional information and allergens for the product you choose.
You’d rather serve an individual lolly than scoop an amount from a tub. Carrefour lists its Extra selection at 32 g per mini lolly; the Solero bites featured by Carrefour are 16 ml each. In either case, bear in mind how many pieces you’re likely to have.
If you’re more tempted by fruity flavours than a chocolate-coated lolly, a mini fruit ice lolly is another option. The Twister Pineapple featured by Auchan combines pineapple, strawberry and lemon, among other flavours. Check the ingredients for the product you choose.
You’ll want to know how many pieces are in the box and how much freezer space you’ll need. For example, ALDI lists a box of 12 MUCCI mini lollies weighing 429 g. Compare the number of pieces and total weight to suit your needs.
Choose this if: you’d like an individual lolly with a creamy recipe and chocolate coating.
Bear in mind: size and ingredients vary by recipe. Check the ingredients and allergens for the box you choose.
Choose this if: you prefer fruity flavours to a vanilla and chocolate lolly.
Bear in mind: a fruity flavour doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains or whether it’s free from allergens.
Choose these if: you’d rather decide how many bites to have than eat a whole lolly.
Bear in mind: the amount you eat depends on how many bites you have. Compare it with the serving size on the packaging.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| How much you have during your break | The weight or volume of each piece and the serving size given on the packaging. | I want to be able to have one piece without losing track of how much I’m eating; around 42% of consumers would put this need at the heart of their choice. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients, allergens, ‘may contain’ statements and nutritional values for the amount you plan to have. | If I need to check a recipe before eating it, the ingredients matter more than the small size; this would be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Box size | Number of pieces, total weight and how much freezer space you’ll need. | To plan several breaks, I need a box with a number of pieces that suits me; around 25% of consumers would prioritise this. |
The size doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat there is in the amount you’ll eat.
Check the nutritional information and stated serving size, then compare them with the number of pieces you plan to have during your break.
Depending on the recipe, mini lollies and ice cream bites may contain milk, soya or nuts, or carry ‘may contain’ statements.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the box you buy, even if you already know the brand.
The Twister and Solero products checked advise storage at −18 °C; the Joybuy listing for Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate says not to refreeze after thawing.
Follow the packaging instructions for transport, freezing and eating after thawing.
Magnum offers, among other options, a selection of six mini lollies in Classic, Almond and White Chocolate flavours.
Carrefour offers an Extra selection of eight mini lollies, each weighing 32 g, and a Simpl box of eight pieces weighing 284 g.
Auchan offers a selection of eight mini ice lollies with a total weight of 258 g.
The Twister Pineapple featured by Auchan is a fruit ice lolly with pineapple, strawberry and lemon flavours, sold in a box of eight 50 ml pieces.
ALDI offers a box of 12 MUCCI mini lollies weighing 429 g.
These products offer three ways to put together a mid-morning break: have a fruity ice lolly, choose a chocolate-coated mini lolly, or enjoy your treat a few bites at a time.
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An individually portioned option if you fancy orange and cherry flavours for your break.
The box contains 12 pieces with a stated total weight of 444 g. Check the serving size and allergens on the packaging before deciding how many to have.
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A selection of individual lollies if you’d like to choose from three recipes in the same box.
The box contains six pieces and weighs 254 g. Check the label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the amount you’ll eat.
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Ice cream bites to consider if you’d rather decide how many pieces to have than eat a whole lolly.
The pack is listed as 170 g. Check the number of bites and the stated serving size on the packaging so you can compare the nutritional values with how much you’ll eat.
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An individually portioned option for a break with a mini caramel lolly.
The box contains six lollies and weighs 330 g. Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the box you choose.
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Another individual mini lolly to try if you’re after this Magnum flavour rather than a selection of flavours.
The box contains six lollies and weighs 282 g. Check the packaging for the serving size, ingredients and allergen information for this recipe.
No: ‘mini’ describes the size, not the contents of the amount you eat. Compare the nutritional information with the portion you’ll actually have; the DGCCRF notes that nutritional information is one of the details provided on prepacked food.
Check the information for the exact product, as recipes vary. The products mentioned here may contain milk, soya, almonds or other nuts, among other ingredients. Also check the box you buy for any ‘may contain’ statements.
Follow the temperature and storage instructions on the packaging. The Twister and Solero products checked state −18 °C; the Joybuy listing for Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate says not to refreeze the product after thawing.
Start with the product name, quantity, ingredients and nutritional information, then compare the stated serving size with the number of pieces you plan to eat. The DGCCRF includes these among the labelling details required for prepacked food in France.