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Did Mélange du Jardin Gewürzmischung shrink?
20 → 10 g −50.0%Size Facts
Before20 g
After
10 g
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+100.0%
When2020
CountryGermany
Price8,90 € → 7,90 €
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 20 g → Neue Füllmenge 10 g; Preis 8,90 € → 7,90 € (Mai 2020)”
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