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Did Lorenz Erdnuß Locken Classic shrink?
200 → 175 g −12.5%Size Facts
Before200 g
After
175 g
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+14.3%
When2023
CountryGermany
Price1,99 € → 2,19 €
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 200 g → Neue Füllmenge 175 g; Preis 1,99 € → 2,19 € (Juli 2023)”
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