Cyclists sharing a dessert after their ride
You want to share the ice lollies easily between several people, without making dessert the only part of your meal or snack after cycling.
Who is this guide for?
People keeping group allergens in mind
If someone in your group needs to avoid certain ingredients, the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you choose matter more than the flavour alone.
People planning to use a cool bag
Before taking ice lollies with you, you need to be able to keep them cold enough until serving. The number of lollies in the pack won’t solve that problem.
What should you look for?
First, decide where you’ll be serving the ice lollies and how many people will share the pack. Then check the serving size, ingredients and allergens for the specific product you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Dessert after exercise | Compare the nutritional values per serving, including carbohydrates, sugars and protein, without mistaking an ice lolly for a complete snack. | After my ride, I want to know what my dessert provides, while making separate plans for something to eat and drink. Around 33% of consumers in question would put this balanced approach to food first. |
| Sharing and portion sizes | Check the number of ice lollies, their size and the pack’s net weight; two boxes of four won’t necessarily contain the same amount. | To serve the group, I need enough ice lollies and portions that are easy to share out. Around 27% of consumers in question would make sharing their priority. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the exact product. | When I’m sharing with someone who needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to choose based on the pack label, not how the product looks. Around 20% of consumers in question would prioritise the ingredients. |
| Transport and storage | Check that the pack fits in your insulated bag and that you’ll be able to keep it cold until serving. | If I’m taking ice lollies far from a freezer, keeping them frozen determines whether this dessert is practical. Around 20% of consumers in question would put this first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Making an ice lolly your entire post-ride snack
The nutritional values of a frozen dessert don’t tell you everything about the food and drink you plan to have after cycling. The Fédération française de cyclotourisme (French Cycling Tourism Federation) highlights the importance of carbohydrates, protein and hydration in a cyclist’s diet.
Choose the multi-pack as a dessert to share, and plan your drink and meal or snack separately to suit your ride.
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Choosing a pack based only on the number of ice lollies
A box of four and an assortment of twenty meet different sharing needs. Even two packs of four can vary in total weight and portion size.
Compare the number of items with the net weight, then check the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis and per ice lolly where available.
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Assuming allergens are the same across flavours or variants
Recipes with similar coatings may list different ingredients and traces. For example, Carrefour’s product listing for the NUII Macadamia pack also mentions possible traces of peanuts, other nuts and eggs.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying, especially if you’ll be sharing the dessert.
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Using a lunchbox without keeping the ice lollies cold
An ice lolly is a frozen product, whatever the size of the box. A larger pack also takes up more room during transport and in the freezer.
Anses recommends buying frozen food at the end of your shopping trip, using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum. If you can’t keep the ice lollies cold until serving, choose a non-frozen snack for your ride.
You may need an insulated bag and suitable freezer packs for transport.
Brands to know when comparing pack sizes
Magnum
The French range includes coated Classic x4 and Double Chocolat x4 ice lollies.
- According to Magnum’s product information, Classic contains 233 kcal per serving and Double Chocolat 248 kcal per serving; both listings let you check the serving size before choosing.
- These products contain milk. Check the ingredients and information about other allergens for each variant separately.
NUII
Carrefour’s product listing for the Salted Caramel & Macadamia Nut flavour describes a box of four ice lollies weighing 272 g in total.
- The number of ice lollies and net weight help you assess whether this size is suitable for sharing between four people.
- This recipe contains milk, macadamia, lactose and soya, among other ingredients. Carrefour also notes possible traces of peanuts, other nuts and eggs.
Trium
E.Leclerc’s Marque Repère range includes a Trium vanilla pack with milk chocolate coating and almonds, containing four ice lollies and weighing 314 g.
- The pack size and net weight give you a starting point for planning how to share them.
- Before comparing nutrition or choosing based on allergens, check the information for the exact product on its packaging.
Multi-packs to consider on Joybuy
These boxes of ice lollies are designed to be shared as a dessert after a ride. Decide how many portions you need before comparing recipes, and check the label on the exact pack if allergens or nutritional values per ice lolly matter to your group.
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POP FRUIT Sorbet Sticks 100% Coconut, x4, 280 g
A pack of four coconut ice lollies to share as a dessert after your ride.
Check the pack label for allergen and nutritional information. If you’re taking them with you, make sure you can keep them cold until serving.
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Magnum White Chocolate Almond, 4 × 100 ml
A box of white chocolate and almond ice lollies to consider for a dessert to share.
Check the size and ingredients on the exact pack before sharing out the portions, especially if anyone needs to avoid certain allergens.
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Magnum White Chocolate & Strawberry, x4, 324 g
Four strawberry and white chocolate ice lollies to serve as dessert for a small group.
The stated weight is for the whole box. Check the values per ice lolly if you want to compare portion sizes. Also check the allergens on the pack you buy.
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Binggrae Melona Melon, 8 × 70 ml
Eight melon ice lollies for a larger group or to enjoy over several breaks at home.
To compare this pack with boxes that give values per 100 g, check the nutritional information per serving on its packaging. Also read the ingredients, allergen information and details of any additives.
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Solero Exotic, 4 × 90 ml
Four Exotic ice lollies to share as a dessert after your ride.
If ingredients guide your choice, compare the nutritional values and allergens for this product with those of other packs on the label. You’ll also need to keep it cold during transport.
Frequently asked questions
Is a multi-pack of ice lollies enough for a snack after cycling?
No. An ice lolly can be a dessert after your ride, but it isn’t a complete snack on its own. The Fédération française de cyclotourisme (French Cycling Tourism Federation) highlights the importance of hydration and a diet that includes carbohydrates and protein. Plan your drinks and food separately from dessert, to suit your ride.
How can I compare two boxes if the ice lollies are different sizes?
Start by checking the number of ice lollies and the net weight, then compare nutritional values on a like-for-like basis. Where values per serving are listed, these will help you work out what one ice lolly from each box provides.
Can I take ice lollies in a lunchbox on a bike ride?
Only if you can keep them cold until you’re ready to serve them. For transporting frozen food, Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping the journey short. If you don’t have a suitable way to keep them cold for your journey, choose a non-frozen snack instead.
Where can I check the allergens in a multi-pack?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the label of the exact product. The French Ministry of the Economy says that allergenic ingredients must be listed and highlighted. Also check for any ‘may contain’ statements specific to the product you’ve chosen.