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Did Pringles Original shrink?
185 → 165 g −10.8%Size Facts
Before185 g
After
165 g
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+12.1%
When2024
CountryGermany
Price2,49 € → 2,49 €
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 185 g → Neue Füllmenge 165 g; Preis 2,49 € → 2,49 € (Mai 2024)”
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