Are they mint-flavoured to remind us to brush our teeth afterwards? Come on - they’re not as good as red, but they’re not that bad. So get thee to your local and bag yourself one (or five) before the weekend: it’s the ideal (some might say only) worthwhile accompaniment to a summer’s day.

And it is, after all, pineapple-flavoured ice cream, which keeps things feeling fresh as a daisy – particularly when combined with those twisted lime and strawberry fruit ice elements. Just twist open, pick a corner and tear... BUY ALLENS JAFFAS AUSTRALIA Hard pass.

Spearmint leaves, musk sticks, bananas - an ode to the lollies that divide us. Try these curated collections. Chocolate, strawberry, more chocolate, and countless hundreds of thousands to sink your teeth into?

And if they hate ‘em, they really fucking hate ‘em. “It is likely to be hotter still in southeast England where 34 to 37 Celsius is possible. True story: musk oil, the scent of which is copied in these lollies, originally came from the glandular secretions of the musk ox. Chocolate and jelly lollies are church and state: let’s keep them separate, please. Try a bag today. Just like a chocolate milkshake, only doughnut-y?

I wouldn’t kick one out of a lolly bag.

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What we love and hate, we love and hate with real passion.” But while there are many lollies that many of us would shun, there’s just as many that inspire rabid love. Pack for a party or a picnic, you’ll find lollies for any occasion.

I wouldn’t kick one out of a lolly bag. The chocolate’s chalky and the Turkish Delight isn’t exactly delightful. Green frogs. Well, because this one is 85% lolly, 25% cream. After much discussion, I’ve come up with a definitive (read: entirely subjective) ranking of the UK’s best ice lollies.

But which of the UK’s many ice lollies is really worth your time this summer?

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We have a diverse range of lollies from Australia. All of whom proved themselves to be incredibly passionate about this article when they learned what I was writing and keen to make their opinions heard.
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It’s easy to see why, too: the clever packaging design means you don’t get sticky melted lolly all over your hands (unless you tip it upside down, of course) – and, whether you go for the orange or lemon & lime option, it boasts a good, strong fruity flavour. “I don’t like chocolate mixed with what is essentially a frozen fruit drink. Allen's Snakes are a fruity, stretchy, chewy treat that everyone can enjoy.¬†All flavours may not be in one... Allseps Liquorice flavoured Black Cats are a childhood favourite. If Fabs aren’t going to make it to the dizzying heights of the ice lolly world, then neither are Feasts. “Black cats aren’t loved by the mainstream, but they do have a voracious fan base,” she says. Much like Mini Milks, these apparently qualify as an ice cream on a stick – but what an ice cream!

And while there are some lollies that inspire near-universal love - red frogs, snakes, Caramello Koalas - there are others that alienate all but the most passionate fans.

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