People are only just realising what the 'goo' inside a Creme Egg is

I have a question. What is the goo made from in a Creme Egg?

Layla Nicholson and Sophie Collins

12:50, 16 Apr 2022

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According to the internet, hundreds of people have been pondering what the centre of a creme egg actually is made of as Easter Sunday approaches.

The holidays staple treat is one of the most popular Cadbury products according to a survey carried out by Consumer Goods.

People have taken to social media to air their confusion about what the mouth-watering substance concealed in the chocolate shell is.

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 chocolate lover asked: I have a question. What is the goo made from in a Creme Egg?.

Despite over 500 million Creme Eggs being consumed every year, it seems many people do not know what the goo is.

So thankfully, the Daily Star has cleared up the matter.

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People are only just realising what the 'goo' inside a Creme Egg is

Creme Eggs are quite rightly a favourite amongst those with a sweet tooth thanks to their unique taste.

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.

Just like the name would suggest, the ingredients actually contain dried egg whites.

According to Cadbury's official website, over 500 million Creme Eggs are made each year - with Brits enjoying the most. It says:

Cadbury Creme Egg is the most popular and over 500 million Creme Eggs are made every year.

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