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Did Hofgut Basismüsli zum Selbermischen shrink?
750 → 500 g −33.3%Size Facts
Before750 g
After
500 g
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+50.0%
When2020
CountryGermany
Price2,79 € → 1,99 €
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 750 g → Neue Füllmenge 500 g; Preis 2,79 € → 1,99 € (April 2020)”
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