The mystery of what lies inside a Cadbury Creme Egg has been solved: the gooey centre is a soft fondant, designed to mimic the yolk and white of a real egg. The fondant is coloured white and yellow to replicate the appearance of an egg's interior.
Despite being one of Britain's most popular Easter treats, with over 500 million Creme Eggs made annually and two-thirds consumed in the UK, many people have been puzzled by the substance inside. Social media users have previously questioned the nature of the 'goo', with one Twitter user describing it as a 'huge problem weighing on my mind'.
According to Cadbury's official website, the Creme Egg is not just named for its shape; the ingredients actually include dried egg whites. The company states that 3.5 Creme Eggs are enjoyed per person in the UK each year, with £70 million spent annually on the confectionery.
In 2020, Cadbury revealed the nutritional content of a 40g Creme Egg: 177kcal, 6.1g of fat, 3.7g saturates, 0.06g salt and 26.5g of sugar. The NHS recommends a daily sugar limit of 30g for those over 11, meaning a single egg exceeds that allowance.
