Vegans looking for a smaller portion
You want an individually wrapped, smaller ice lolly without compromising on ingredients. General mini assortments won’t necessarily meet your needs: the ingredients list for each product is what matters.
Who is this guide for?
Vegan households buying multipacks
You’d prefer several ice lollies with a clearly stated recipe, even if they aren’t sold as minis. Magnum France describes Vegan Amande x3 as vegan and also lists Vegan Chill x3 in its French range.
People who prefer smaller portions
Your main priority is the size of each ice lolly, rather than whether it’s vegan. Carrefour, Auchan and E.Leclerc sell mini multipacks with different numbers of ice lollies, depending on the product; the number alone doesn’t tell you how much each portion weighs.
What should you check before buying?
If a vegan diet is essential, rule out unsuitable recipes first. Then compare the size and number of portions across the products that fit your needs.
Classic mini ice lollies
Worth considering: if smaller portions are your priority and a vegan recipe isn’t essential.
Keep in mind: the product listings for Carrefour Extra and Auchan mini assortments mention dairy ingredients; the size doesn’t tell you what’s in them.
Ice lollies labelled vegan
Worth considering: if ingredients matter more than size. Magnum France describes Vegan Amande x3 as vegan and lists Vegan Chill x3.
Keep in mind: don’t assume these packs of three are mini ice lollies; check the size of the product you’re choosing.
| What to check | What to look for | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan ingredients | Look for a vegan label on the exact product, then check its ingredients and allergen information on the product listing or packaging. | If I’m shopping vegan, I don’t want to assume a smaller size means a vegan recipe; around 50% of consumers would put vegan ingredients first. |
| Portion size | Check the weight of each ice lolly, if stated, as well as the number in the pack; check every variety in an assortment. | I’m looking for smaller portions to share out and want to know the size of each one; almost 30% of consumers would put mini size first. |
| How useful the multipack is | Check how many portions will actually suit your household, after checking the ingredients in every recipe. | I want to use the whole pack at home without buying more portions than I need; around 20% of consumers would make this their priority. |
What should you avoid getting confused about?
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Assuming ‘mini’ means ‘vegan’
‘Mini’ describes the size, not the ingredients. The product listings for Carrefour Extra and Auchan assortments mention milk and other dairy ingredients.
If you’re shopping vegan, check the vegan label and ingredients list for the exact product first; then compare portion sizes.
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Relying on the name of the aisle
An aisle of mini ice lollies can include products with different recipes. Finding a product in this category doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether it’s suitable for a vegan diet.
Check the full product listing or packaging for each item, including every flavour in an assortment.
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Confusing a large multipack with smaller portions
The number of ice lollies doesn’t tell you how much each one weighs. Carrefour lists eight 32 g minis in its Carrefour Extra assortment; E.Leclerc sells a pack of twelve Eco+ minis weighing 405,6 g in total.
Once you’ve checked the ingredients, compare the weight per lolly, if stated, and the number of portions you need.
Brands to know when comparing products
Magnum
The French range includes ice lollies labelled vegan, as well as separate mini products.
- Magnum France describes Vegan Amande x3 as vegan and lists Vegan Chill x3.
- Don’t assume these products mean Magnum mini assortments are vegan: check each recipe separately.
Carrefour Extra
The range includes an assortment of eight mini ice lollies weighing 32 g each.
- The number of lollies and weight per lolly make it easier to assess the portion sizes in this assortment.
- Carrefour’s listing for this product mentions milk, lactose and milk proteins, among other ingredients, so it isn’t suitable for vegan shopping.
Auchan
The retailer’s mini ice lolly range includes several brands and pack sizes.
- The packs on offer make it easy to compare different quantities.
- The listing for one Auchan mini assortment mentions dairy ingredients; check the ingredients for the product you’re considering.
Eco+
E.Leclerc sells a pack of twelve vanilla and chocolate mini ice lollies under this brand, weighing 405,6 g in total.
- The number of lollies and total weight help you compare this pack with other mini multipacks.
- If you’re buying vegan, check the ingredients list for this product before choosing it.
Mucci
Aldi France lists a Mucci pack of twelve mini ice lollies, weighing 429 g in total.
- This pack gives you another point of comparison for the number of portions.
- Don’t assume this pack is vegan: check the ingredients and packaging before buying.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a mini ice lolly always suitable for a vegan diet?
No: ‘mini’ refers to the size or pack format, not the ingredients. The product listings for Carrefour Extra and Auchan mini assortments mention dairy ingredients, so always check the exact product.
How can I check whether an ice cream labelled vegan is suitable when shopping in store or online?
Look for a vegan label on the product in question, then read the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging or full product listing. The DGCCRF reminds food businesses that food labelling must give consumers clear information; the name of the aisle or a product photo isn’t a substitute for checking the details.
Can nutritional information tell you whether an ice cream is vegan?
No: nutritional information covers things such as sugars and fats, but it doesn’t identify every animal-derived ingredient. The DGCCRF states that prepacked foods must include a nutrition declaration; to check whether an ice cream is vegan, you should also read the ingredients list.