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Did Caotina Noir shrink?
500 → 450 g −10.0%Size Facts
Before500 g
After
450 g
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+11.1%
When2026
CountryGermany
Price7,49 € → 7,49 €
Evidenceconsumer-protection agency list (purchased packages, manufacturer statement)
Confidencehigh
Source: Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg — Mogelpackungsliste (vzhh.de). Source fetched 2026-10-14. Check the math in the calculator.
What the source says
“Alte Füllmenge 500 g → Neue Füllmenge 450 g; Preis 7,49 € → 7,49 € (Januar 2026)”
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