To choose mini ice lollies, first check how many lollies are in the box and the amount stated per lolly. A box of 8 lollies weighing 32 g each makes it easier to see the portion size than a box that only gives the total weight. However, mini size alone tells you nothing about the recipe, so compare the nutritional information and allergens on the box you choose. Even if you’re also shopping for bread and jam, pick up the ice lollies last and transport them with your other frozen food.
If you want to serve one lolly without having to divide up a larger ice cream, look for the amount per piece. Carrefour Extra, for example, lists 8 mini lollies weighing 32 g each; Auchan lists 8 pieces with a total weight of 258 g.
An assortment lets you offer several flavours in one box. The ranges from Magnum, Auchan, Carrefour Extra, MUCCI and ECO+ vary in the number of pieces and flavours, so check the ingredients for each flavour before choosing.
If milk, soya or nuts affect your choice, check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact box you’re buying. To compare recipes, also check the sugars and fat on the same basis: per 100 g or per 100 ml.
First decide whether your priority is portion size, ingredients or a choice of flavours. Then compare boxes using the information that matters to you, without assuming that “mini” means anything in particular about the nutritional content.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion | The number of lollies and the amount stated per piece, in g or ml. | I want to take just one lolly out of the freezer and know how much I’m serving. This is thought to be the main priority for around 42% of shoppers choosing mini ice lollies. |
| Ingredients and allergens | The ingredients list, allergens and nutritional values, all given on the same per 100 g or per 100 ml basis. | Before adding an assortment to my basket, I need to know the ingredients in its different recipes. Around 33% of shoppers are thought to put ingredients first when choosing. |
| Flavours and number of pieces | The flavours listed, the number of lollies and the space available in the freezer. | If several people are sharing the box, I’m looking for enough pieces and flavours to suit everyone. Variety and portion count are thought to be the main concern for around 25% of shoppers. |
The size of a lolly alone doesn’t tell you how much sugar or fat its recipe contains. It helps you identify the portion size, but not compare the ingredients of two ice lollies.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g or per 100 ml on the same basis, then check the amount in one lolly.
The ingredients can vary between lollies in the same assortment. The Carrefour Extra and Auchan ranges featured here include milk; depending on the recipe, soya or almonds may also be among the ingredients.
Check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and any “may contain” warnings on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
Ice lollies need to stay frozen on the journey from the shop to your home. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag to transport frozen food.
Pick up the ice lollies last, keep the journey as short as possible and put them in the freezer promptly, following the storage instructions on the packaging.
These products give you some points of comparison for mini formats. They’re not a recommendation to choose one brand in every case, nor are they the products featured in the Joybuy selection below.
Magnum offers a Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment with 6 lollies of 55 ml each.
The Carrefour Extra mini lolly assortment lists 8 pieces weighing 32 g each.
Auchan offers an assortment of 8 mini lollies with a total net weight of 258 g, featuring several chocolate coatings.
ALDI offers a box of 12 MUCCI mini lollies, with milk chocolate, white chocolate and almond varieties, as well as a Classic version.
E.Leclerc offers an ECO+ range of 12 vanilla and chocolate mini lollies, weighing 405,6 g in total.
This selection features Magnum Mini Classic ice lollies in a box of six. The volume is listed per lolly; if you’re choosing based on ingredients, check the labelling on the box in question.
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If you want to serve the lollies one at a time, this box contains six lollies of 55 ml each.
The product name specifies the Classic variety. If you’d like several flavours in the same box, check the variety listed before buying.
Check the number of lollies and the amount listed per piece. Carrefour Extra lists 8 pieces weighing 32 g each; Auchan lists 8 pieces with a total weight of 258 g, which works out at around 32,25 g per piece if the weight is divided equally. A volume of 55 ml can’t be compared directly with a weight of 32 g.
No. “Mini” describes the format, not the ingredients in the recipe. To compare two products, check their sugar and other nutritional values on the same per 100 g or per 100 ml basis, then take the amount per lolly into account.
Read the ingredients and highlighted allergens on the exact packaging, along with any warnings about possible traces. The Carrefour Extra and Auchan assortments featured here include milk; depending on the varieties, soya or almonds may also be among the ingredients.
Pick them up last and, ideally, transport them in an insulated bag, as the DGCCRF recommends for frozen food. Head home without extending your journey, put them in the freezer promptly and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.