What does the cryptic crossword clue "Picks items from ice-cream van, but not one cold (7)" mean?

The definition is "Picks". The wordplay uses a deletion. CHO (synonym="CHO") + ICES (synonym="‘items from ice-cream van’") = CHOICES; definition: "Picks" The answer is CHOICES.

Picks items from ice-cream van, but not one cold (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29327 | 15 Down | 2024-03-11 flower

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