Anyone planning a break with freezer access
You can put the ice lollies in the freezer as soon as you arrive. For the journey, ANSES recommends buying frozen food last, using an insulated bag and keeping transport time to a minimum.
Who is this choice for?
Anyone planning to serve several portions
You’re looking for a box that suits the number of colleagues. The piece count and net weight make it easier to tell a large assortment from a pack of mini ice lollies.
Groups mindful of allergens
Check the ingredients for each product before sharing it. Carrefour, Auchan and Magnum product information lists allergens or possible traces, which vary from one product to another.
What should you look for?
First, make sure the ice lollies can stay frozen until you’re ready to serve them. Then choose a pack size that suits your group and check the labels of the products you’ve shortlisted.
| Criterion | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Access to a freezer at work and an insulated bag for the journey. | If I can’t put the ice lollies away as soon as I arrive, I’d rather choose a snack that doesn’t need to be kept cold. Around 36% of consumers put this storage option first. |
| Number of portions | Number of pieces and net weight of the box. | When I’m serving the whole team, I want to know how many portions are actually in the pack. This is the main consideration for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Ingredients and ‘may contain’ information on the specific box. | If colleagues have mentioned allergies, I check each product before offering it. Around 21% of consumers put this precaution ahead of other criteria. |
| Serving format | Size of the ice lollies and flavours in the assortment. | For a short break, I look for portions that are easy to hand out and flavours that suit the group. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this sharing format. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Using a biscuit tin to store ice lollies
An ordinary tin won’t keep products frozen. ANSES recommends using an insulated bag and keeping the journey time short when transporting frozen food.
Make sure there’s a freezer at work, and take the ice lollies out only when you’re ready to serve them.
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Assuming a big box means large portions
An assortment of ice pops, mini ice lollies and standard-size ice lollies are not all shared in the same way.
Count the pieces and check the net weight before choosing a pack for your group.
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Judging allergens by flavour
Product information for Magnum, Carrefour and Auchan products lists allergens or possible traces. A fruit-flavoured ice lolly isn’t automatically suitable for everyone.
Ask which allergies you need to take into account, then read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information on the exact packaging.
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Planning a break based on a product listing alone
E.Leclerc advises customers to check with their store that its SMICY assortment is available.
Check that your chosen products are in stock before setting a date for the break.
Ice lolly brands to know
Magnum
The Almonds product listed by Carrefour comes in a box of 8 100 mL ice lollies, with vanilla, milk chocolate and almonds.
- Individual portions for up to eight people, if everyone has one.
- The product information lists milk and almonds, and possible traces of other nuts.
Carrefour Classic'
The assortment described by Carrefour contains 12 vanilla and chocolate ice lollies, with a total weight of 450 g.
- Two flavours in a box to share.
- Check the allergens and possible traces for the ice lolly you choose.
SMICY / Marque Repère
E.Leclerc lists an assortment of 20 water ice pops, with a total weight of 850 g.
- A piece count suited to a break with several colleagues.
- E.Leclerc advises customers to check availability of this product with their local store.
Auchan
The product described by Auchan contains 8 mini vanilla ice lollies with red berry and exotic fruit coatings, weighing 300 g.
- Two coatings and mini portions in the same box.
- The product information lists milk and possible traces of several allergens.
MUCCI
The range listed by ALDI includes a box of 12 mini ice lollies weighing 429 g and another box of 4 double-coated ice lollies.
- The box of 12 gives you more portions to hand out than the box of 4.
- These two products come in different formats, so check which one suits the number of colleagues.
Ice lollies for a break at work
These boxes of ice lollies contain between four and twelve portions. Before choosing one to share at work, make sure you can transport it in an insulated bag and have access to a freezer. Then choose based on the number of colleagues and the ingredients.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
For a break with several colleagues, this box contains 12 ice lollies in orange and cherry flavours.
The product information lists possible traces of gluten, peanuts, soya, milk and nuts. Check the packaging before sharing.
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MAGNUM Vanilla Almond Ice Cream Bars, 8 pieces, 600 g
This box of eight ice lollies is a good choice if your group would enjoy vanilla ice cream coated in milk chocolate and almonds.
It contains milk and almonds; other nuts may be present as traces. Check the label for anyone with allergies.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
Eight melon-flavoured ice lollies make it easy to offer individual portions to share.
The recipe contains milk. Check the full label if you need to take allergies into account.
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POP FRUIT Sorbet Sticks 100% Mango, 4 pieces, 280 g
This pack of four mango sorbet sticks is ideal for sharing in a small group.
The product information lists possible traces of several allergens, including milk and nuts. Check the label before serving.
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Foco Ice Cream Bar Taro, 5 × 80 g
This pack of five taro ice lollies is a good fit for a small group with access to a freezer.
Check the ingredients and storage instructions on the packaging before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I carry ice lollies to work in a biscuit tin?
No. A biscuit tin is no substitute for an insulated bag when transporting ice lollies. ANSES recommends buying frozen food last and keeping the journey time to a minimum. You’ll also need access to a freezer as soon as you arrive at work.
How do I choose a box to share with colleagues?
Count the ice lollies to suit your group, then check their size and the net weight of the box. A water ice pop, a mini ice lolly and a standard-size ice lolly will suit different tastes.
Are fruit-flavoured ice lollies automatically allergen-free?
No. The fruit-flavoured product described by Auchan contains milk and lists possible traces of cereals containing gluten, peanuts, soya, egg and nuts. Check the packaging of the product you choose.
Should I choose Magnum or a supermarket own-brand assortment?
Choose based on the type of ice lolly you want and the number of colleagues, rather than the brand alone. The Magnum Almonds product listed by Carrefour contains eight vanilla, chocolate and almond ice lollies. The own-brand assortments described here offer different flavours or piece counts, and you should check the ingredients on each box.