Easter baking is a delightful tradition for me, with Cadbury Mini Eggs being a key ingredient in my holiday treats, whether I’m making Easter nests or a cheesecake.
Concerned about rising grocery prices, I decided to investigate the number of eggs in each packet. Opting for the 74g bag, which typically costs £2 at Tesco, I was surprised by the varying quantities in each bag despite their identical weight.
Upon purchasing six packets for analysis, I found discrepancies in the egg count. The first packet contained 22 eggs, priced at around 9p per egg at full retail price. The second and third packets held 23 eggs each, while the fourth had 22.5 eggs due to one egg being broken in half.
Despite the consistent count of 23 eggs in the fifth and sixth packets, I still found the £2 price tag to be steep. The escalating costs of chocolate have led to increased prices, with some products now labeled as “chocolate flavored” due to reduced cocoa content to maintain profit margins.
Fortunately, supermarket brands like Aldi and Lidl offer cost-effective alternatives to pricey chocolates. M&S’s Speckled Eggs, priced at £2.75 for a 150g bag, have received positive reviews online and on Ocado.
Despite the popularity of Cadbury Mini Eggs in Easter baking, I am hesitant to purchase them due to their high cost. The market trend of rising chocolate prices, driven by supply chain challenges and cost pressures, is leading consumers to explore more affordable options.