Who these choices suit

Shoppers looking for a stated cocoa percentage

A percentage on the coating gives you a more specific basis for choosing than the word “dark” on a pack. Tesco Groceries states 70% cocoa for Magnum Intense Dark’s coating.

Hosts serving a group

Count the individual treats and check their size before deciding how many packs to buy. The listed options range from eight 70 ml choc ices to three-stick packs of 90 ml or 100 ml portions.

Hosts checking food allergens

Read the physical pack before serving each guest. Milk and soya feature in these product descriptions, while precautionary warnings differ between products.

What to check before choosing

Start with what the coating actually says, then compare individual portions and the practicalities of serving them outdoors.

Priority What to check Your needs
Cocoa description Look for a stated cocoa percentage and check whether it describes the coating. Tesco Groceries states 70% cocoa for Magnum Intense Dark; its Tesco Dark Choc Ices listing instead says “dark chocolate flavour coating”. If I specifically want a disclosed cocoa percentage, a dark-sounding name alone will not settle the choice.
Flavour and texture Read the ingredient description for additions beyond the coating. Tesco Groceries lists blueberry sauce and cocoa pieces in Nuii Dark Chocolate & Berry; Morrisons lists dark chocolate as 34% of that product. I might prefer berry and cocoa pieces to a simpler dark-coated ice cream stick.
Portions Compare both count and volume per item: Tesco Groceries lists eight 70 ml Tesco choc ices, three 100 ml Magnum sticks and three 90 ml Nuii sticks. For a group, I need enough separate servings; a box with more items may contain smaller portions.
Allergens Read the current pack’s ingredients and precautionary statements for the exact product. The listed products identify milk or soya, and some carry warnings concerning nuts, peanuts or egg. Before I serve a guest with an allergy, I need to check that particular pack rather than rely on another product from the same brand.
Frozen storage Follow the pack’s temperature and thawing instructions. Tesco Groceries says to keep Tesco Dark Choc Ices at −18°C or cooler; its Magnum listing says −18°C, while Morrisons says to keep Nuii below −18°C. I need a way to keep the treats frozen between shopping and serving outside, without refreezing any that the pack says must not be refrozen after thawing.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming “dark chocolate flavour” means high cocoa content

    That description does not give the same information as a stated cocoa percentage. Tesco Groceries calls its choc-ice coating “dark chocolate flavour”, whereas the Magnum Intense Dark listing states 70% cocoa for the coating.

    If cocoa percentage is decisive, look for an explicit figure on the product information or pack.

  • Counting boxes instead of individual portions

    Tesco Dark Choc Ices contain eight 70 ml items; the listed Magnum and Nuii packs each contain three sticks, at 100 ml and 90 ml respectively. Pack count and portion size answer different questions when serving a group.

    Work out how many people you plan to serve, then check the number and size of the individual treats.

  • Relying on an earlier allergen check

    Ingredients and precautionary statements are specific to the product and its current formulation. The listed options include milk and soya information, with differing warnings for other allergens.

    Read each physical pack before serving it to someone with an allergy, including any precautionary statement.

  • Refreezing treats after they thaw

    Tesco Groceries instructs shoppers not to refreeze Tesco Dark Choc Ices after thawing, and Morrisons gives a no-refreezing instruction for Nuii. This matters when treats are transported or set out for an outdoor gathering.

    Keep them frozen during the journey, bring out manageable batches and follow the exact pack instruction if any thaw.

Brand and product-line references

Magnum

Magnum Intense Dark is the relevant choice here when a stated cocoa percentage for the coating is the deciding detail.

  • Tesco Groceries and Magnum describe its dark-chocolate coating as 70% cocoa; the listed pack contains three 100 ml sticks.
  • The product contains milk and soya and may contain almond; check the current pack before serving.

Nuii

Nuii Dark Chocolate & Berry combines a dark-chocolate coating with blueberry and cocoa pieces.

  • Tesco Groceries lists three 90 ml sticks and cocoa pieces; Morrisons lists dark chocolate as 34% of the product, which is not a cocoa percentage for the coating.
  • The product information identifies milk and soya and includes precautionary allergen warnings; read the current pack.

Tesco

Tesco Dark Choc Ices provide eight individually portioned choc ices for group serving.

  • Tesco Groceries lists eight 70 ml choc ices with a dark chocolate flavour coating.
  • That description does not state a cocoa percentage. The product contains milk and soya and may contain peanuts or nuts.

Joybuy dark chocolate ice cream sticks

This Joybuy option is a three-stick, dark-chocolate-coated choice for shoppers prioritising a stated cocoa percentage.

Magnum Intense Dark Chocolate Ice Cream, three 100 ml sticks

Magnum Intense Dark Chocolate Ice Cream 3 × 100 ml

Consider this pack if a stated cocoa percentage for a dark-chocolate coating matters more to you than a larger number of sticks.

Magnum and Tesco Groceries describe the Intense Dark coating as 70% cocoa. The pack contains three 100 ml sticks. It contains milk and soya and may contain almond; check the current pack before serving.

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Questions about dark ice lollies

Does “dark” on the pack mean a high cocoa percentage?

No. Tesco Groceries states 70% cocoa for the coating on Magnum Intense Dark, but describes Tesco Dark Choc Ices as having a “dark chocolate flavour coating” without stating a cocoa percentage. Check which part of the product any percentage describes.

Which listed pack has the most individual treats?

Tesco Dark Choc Ices has eight 70 ml portions, compared with three 100 ml Magnum sticks and three 90 ml Nuii sticks in the Tesco Groceries listings. Count and portion size are worth checking separately for a gathering.

How should I keep ice lollies frozen before serving outside?

Follow the temperature and thawing directions on the pack and keep the treats frozen until serving. Tesco Groceries specifies −18°C or cooler for Tesco Dark Choc Ices and −18°C for Magnum; Morrisons specifies below −18°C for Nuii. The Tesco and Nuii instructions also say not to refreeze after thawing.

What should I check when a guest has a food allergy?

Read the current physical pack’s ingredients, allergen declaration and precautionary warnings for the exact product before serving. These listed dark-chocolate options identify milk or soya, and some warn about nuts, peanuts or egg; do not assume another product from the same brand has the same ingredients.