McVitie's changes the recipe of the legendary Penguin biscuits: what replaced the chocolate.
12.11.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
12.11.2025
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Changes in beloved sweets
The sweet snack, McVitie's Penguins biscuits, is no longer coated in real chocolate. Due to the rapid rise in cocoa prices, the biscuits, which have delighted fans since 1932, are now coated in flavored milk chocolate.According to The Sun: Sophie Warburton explores supermarket alternatives that can satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Store alternatives
- Arctic Bars 8x25g, £1.35, Lidl
“A GREAT...”
The changes in the recipe of McVitie's Penguins have sparked a number of questions among fans. In light of rising prices for key ingredients, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to maintain the product's popularity. While exploring alternatives, you may encounter interesting options that could potentially replace the beloved biscuits in consumers' diets.
In the face of food market instability, it is important to keep an eye on such changes, as they impact our choices and consumption habits. May these innovations be a catalyst for new flavor discoveries!
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