For regular snacks to share, a pack of twelve organic ice tubes gives you more portions than a box of six organic ice lollies, which is better suited to occasional treats. First, check that the exact product is certified organic, then compare the number of pieces, net weight, ingredients and allergens. A six-piece pack won’t necessarily take up less room in the freezer, so check the pack dimensions too.
If you’re serving several children or planning snacks for a few days, the number of pieces can make all the difference. Carrefour, for example, lists a 12-pack of organic YETI ice lollies. Check the label to choose a recipe that suits your household.
A brand, aisle or children’s pack doesn’t automatically mean a product is organic. Look for organic certification on the exact product you’re considering, then check its ingredients, allergens and net quantity.
For occasional snacks, a six-piece box can save you from buying twelve portions at once. The AUCHAN BIO product listing shows six ice lollies weighing 350 g. If your freezer compartment is narrow, check the box dimensions too.
First, narrow down your options to products that meet your organic requirements, then choose the number of portions to suit how often you’ll be serving snacks. Even if each ice lolly is individually portioned, you’ll still need to keep it frozen until it’s ready to eat.
| What to compare | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic certification | Look for organic certification on the exact product, such as the Euro-leaf or AB logo. | If organic is a must-have for me, I want to identify the product before choosing a flavour or pack size. Around 36% of consumers put this first. |
| Portions and pack size | Compare the number of pieces and the net weight. If freezer space is limited, check the dimensions too. | When I’m planning several snacks, I want enough portions without buying a pack that’s too large for my needs. This is a priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the product you’ve chosen. Compare sugar content on the same basis, such as per 100 g. | If the recipe or an allergen could affect my choice, I don’t rely on the word ‘organic’ alone. Around 21% of consumers put ingredients first. |
| Keeping it frozen | Plan to use an insulated bag, keep the journey short and make sure you have space in the freezer. | If transport or storage could be an issue, I need to be able to keep the ice lollies frozen. Around 14% of consumers see this as their main concern. |
Ice lollies may be sold in the same aisle without carrying the same organic certification. Auchan’s listing for AUCHAN BIO ice lollies shows the Euro-leaf and AB logos, but these don’t apply to every other selection in the aisle.
Check the certification on each product before comparing flavours and pack sizes.
Carrefour’s 12 YETI ice lollies weigh 580 g in total, while Auchan’s six AUCHAN BIO ice lollies weigh 350 g. These figures alone won’t tell you whether the pack will fit in your freezer.
Match the number of portions to the snacks you’re planning, and check the pack’s dimensions if space is tight.
Two organic selections can have different recipes. The AUCHAN BIO product listing even gives different ingredient details for the different shapes of ice lolly in the box.
Check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information for the exact product, especially if there’s an ingredient you need to avoid.
A multipack needs to stay frozen while you shop and travel home. Anses recommends picking up frozen food at the end of your shop, carrying it in an insulated bag and minimising the time before you put it away.
Plan how you’ll keep it cold and put the pack in the freezer as soon as you get home. Don’t refreeze food that has thawed.
These products give you a flavour of the frozen desserts and pack sizes available. A brand appearing here doesn’t mean all its ice creams are organic or sold in individual portions.
Carrefour lists a 12-pack of organic YETI water ice lollies, weighing 580 g.
Auchan lists a six-piece box of organic fruity mix ice lollies, weighing 350 g.
Carrefour lists Carrefour Bio ice cream in tubs, a different format from individual YETI ice tubes.
E.Leclerc lists Bio Village frozen desserts, including products in tubs.
Auchan lists a selection of ten mini Magnum ice lollies in its ice cream aisle.
This pack of organic sorbet ice lollies could suit you if you’re looking for frozen portions to share. To make sure it fits your storage space, check the size of the packaging too.
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This pack of eight ice lollies could be ideal for sharing over several snack times. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the allergen information on the exact packaging. If your freezer is short on space, check the pack dimensions too.
Check the packaging or product listing for the exact product’s organic certification, such as the Euro-leaf or AB logo. The Ministry of Agriculture identifies these logos as a way to recognise organic products; the name of the aisle or retailer isn’t a substitute.
No. The organic label alone doesn’t tell you about allergens or nutritional content. Check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional details before choosing a product. Don’t assume another ice lolly from the same brand has the same recipe.
Pick up frozen food at the end of your shop and carry it in an insulated bag. Anses also recommends minimising the time between buying it and putting it in the freezer to keep it frozen.