When sharing ice lollies, choose a pack size that suits the number of people and the space in your freezer. If you’re looking for a biscuit flavour, check the ingredients for the specific product. A cookies flavour doesn’t mean a frozen dessert is suitable for baking biscuits. If you’re taking a treat out with you, keeping it frozen is another important factor to consider.
If several people are helping themselves from the same box, compare the number of ice lollies with how often you’ll share them and the space in your freezer. Magnum France, Carrefour and E.Leclerc offer products ranging from 4 to 20 pieces; the exact quantity depends on the box you choose.
A flavour name can help you identify a recipe, but it won’t tell you all the ingredients. Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the product you’re interested in, especially if the biscuit is your main priority.
If you’re taking an ice lolly with you, you’ll need to keep it frozen until you’re ready to eat it. Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping the journey short when transporting frozen food. An ordinary lunch box won’t do the job on its own.
For a frozen dessert to share, start by checking the number of portions. Then look at the recipe if you’re after a biscuit flavour, or the transport requirements if you’ll be taking the box out of the house.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and storage | Count the pieces in each box and check how much space you have in your freezer. | When several people regularly help themselves, I want enough ice lollies without choosing a box that’s difficult to store. Around 45% of consumers would put sharing at the top of their list. |
| Biscuit flavour and ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product, including any possible traces. | If I’m looking for a dessert with a cookies flavour, the recipe matters just as much as the flavour name, especially if I need to avoid an ingredient. This would be the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Keeping it frozen | Check the storage instructions and plan suitable insulated transport for your journey. | If I’m taking an ice lolly with me, I need to keep it frozen until I’m ready to eat it; around 22% of consumers would make this their top consideration. |
If by “biscuits” you mean something to bake rather than a flavour, don’t assume from the name “cookies” that these frozen desserts can be used as baking ingredients.
The term doesn’t tell you how many people the box will serve. Magnum France lists Double Caramel x4 as 4 portions, while Carrefour offers a pack of 12 ice lollies and E.Leclerc an assortment of 20 sticks.
Before choosing a pack size, compare the number of pieces, the total quantity shown and the space you have in your freezer.
Recipes vary from one product to another. Carrefour Chocolat Blanc Cookies ice lollies contain dairy ingredients and wheat, among other ingredients, and may contain traces of nuts.
Check the label on the box you’re buying, even if another recipe from the same brand has suited you before.
You also need to keep it frozen during transport. Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping the journey short.
If you can’t keep the product frozen until you’re ready to eat it, choose a non-frozen snack instead.
Magnum France offers products including Double Caramel x4, a box of four 88 ml portions.
Depending on the product, Carrefour’s range includes boxes of 4, 6 or 12 ice lollies, including cookies flavours.
E.Leclerc’s Marque Repère frozen dessert range includes a SMICY assortment of 20 sticks, weighing 850 g.
Auchan’s range includes ice lollies and mini ice lollies, with pack sizes varying by recipe and brand.
ALDI France offers MUCCI frozen desserts, including boxes of 4 ice lollies or 12 mini ice lollies.
These products suit different preferences: four ice lollies with a cookies flavour, eight melon ice lollies or twelve orange and cherry ice pops to freeze. Compare the type of frozen dessert as well as the number of portions; none of these flavours means the product is suitable for baking biscuits.
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This pack of four is a good choice for a smaller gathering if you’re after a cookies-flavoured frozen dessert.
The description lists milk, wheat and soya, as well as other allergens that may be present. Check the packaging if this information affects your purchase. Store the product as directed on the box and do not refreeze it once thawed.
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These eight ice lollies could suit you if you’re sharing at home and like melon; this isn’t a recipe advertised as having a biscuit flavour.
The description lists milk and includes a warning about the colour E102. Check the label before buying. Follow the storage instructions and do not refreeze the product once thawed.
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These twelve ice pops offer another option to share if you’d prefer orange and cherry flavours to a biscuit-flavoured ice lolly.
The description warns that the product may contain traces of several allergens, including milk and nuts. Check the packaging if needed. Once frozen, keep them cold during transport and do not refreeze them once thawed.
An ordinary lunch box isn’t enough if it can’t keep the ice lolly frozen until you’re ready to eat it. For transporting frozen food, Anses recommends using an insulated bag and keeping the journey short. You should also check the storage instructions on the box.
No. Anses advises against refreezing thawed food. The product information for a Carrefour ice lolly gives the same advice; plan how you’ll transport and store it to avoid thawing.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging for the exact product. The DGCCRF says that allergenic ingredients in pre-packed foods must be listed and highlighted. Carrefour Chocolat Blanc Cookies ice lollies list milk and wheat, among other ingredients, and may contain traces of nuts.