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Did Lion Minis shrink?
234 → 180 g −23.1%Size Facts
Before234 g
After
180 g
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+30.0%
When2026
CountryGermany
Price3,79 € → 3,79 €
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 234 g → Neue Füllmenge 180 g; Preis 3,79 € → 3,79 € (September 2026)”
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