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Did Explore Cuisine Organic Red Lentil Penne shrink?
250 → 225 g −10.0%Size Facts
Before250 g
After
225 g
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+11.1%
When2026
CountryGermany
Price3,49 € → 3,49 €
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 250 g → Neue Füllmenge 225 g; Preis 3,49 € → 3,49 € (April 2026)”
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