They are an Easter themed treat adored by many sweet-toothed fans - but many people still don't know what's inside them. The Cadbury's Creme Egg is sold in the millions - all year round.
But confusion about what the mouth-watering substance concealed in the chocolate shell is peaks at Easter. So we've had a look at the ingredients list on Cadbury's website.
With 177 calories per egg, each one contains 6.1g of fat and 26.5g of sugars. The ingredients lists states that it contains the following: Sugar, milk, glucose syrup, cocoa butter, invert sugar syrup, dried whey (from milk), cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (E442), dried egg white, flavourings, colour (paprika extract).
But the exact source of the creamy inside is still causing debate on social media. The Mirror reports that one baffled Twitter user wrote: “I have a huge problem weighing on my mind: what is the substance in the middle of a Creme Egg called? What is it? A goo?”
Another commented: "What's inside them? Toothpaste? Frosting?: “I have a question. What is the goo made from in a Creme Egg?”, another confused chocolate lover asked. Despite Brits devouring around 333 million Creme Eggs a year, like those on Twitter, many people do not know what the ‘goo’ is.
Creme Eggs are a favourite amongst those with a sweet tooth thanks to their unique taste. And what makes them so special is that the two chocolate shell halves are filled with a soft fondant. The fondant is supposed to mimic the yolk and egg white of an actual egg, hence why the ‘goo’ is both white and yellow.
According to Cadbury's official website, over 500 million Creme Eggs are made each year - with Brits enjoying the most.
They wrote: "Cadbury Creme Egg is the most popular and over 500 million Creme Eggs are made every year with about two thirds of that number being enjoyed in the UK. That is 3.5 Cadbury Creme Eggs for every person in this country to enjoy."
And, apparently Brits like to put their money where their mouth is – quite literally. The huge chocolate company has revealed that annually, £70 million is spent on creme filled eggs.
