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‘Take my money’ cry shoppers racing to buy discontinued white chocolate bar spotted at major discount chain
The goodies appear to be back on shelves - and as a sharing pack size
SHOPPERS are desperate to fill their trolleys with a discontinued white chocolate bar spotted a major discount store.
Bargain hunters and chocoholics cried out "take my money" when they stumbled upon the yummy discovery.
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Nestle's White Crunch bars were found in Home Bargains for just £1.39.
It came as a shock to customers after the sweet treat, which was first launched in 1965, was axed from production in 2018.
The chocolate giant confirmed there were also "no current plans to bring them back" back in July.
But nevertheless, the goodies appear to be back on shelves - and as a sharing pack size.
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Shoppers shared their excitement on social media after the helpful information was posted on Facebook.
"Mmmm love a Crunch!", penned one.
Another said "Take my money", while someone else wrote "neeeed".
"These are also in Farmfoods and a bit cheaper at £1 a bar, they had the milk chocolate one and white chocolate ones," one fan suggested.
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The chocolate bar is still on sale in other countries and can be bought imported, though at a far higher price.
For example International Foods UK is selling a 100g bars for £3.49.
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High street sometimes stock choc bars imported from other countries at more competitive price though.
Home Bargains isn't currently selling the treat online so you'll have to head to stores to find it.
You can find your nearest using the store locator tool on its website.
As availability can vary from one store to the next it could be worth calling ahead to see if your local has it in stock to save a wasted journey.
Home Bargains shoppers were also racing to buy a rare Cadbury chocolate that has been discounted in price before it disappears.
Why are products axed or recipes changed?
ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders.
Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether.
They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers.
There are several reasons why this could be done.
For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes.
Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs.
They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable.
For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018.
It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version.
Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.
Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks.
While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
The confectionery giant has brought back its Dairy Milk Mint Crisp bar for shoppers to enjoy as the nights draw in.
Cadbury's confirmed earlier this year that the minty treat had been axed from shelves and it had "no plans to reintroduce it".
However, Cadbury's has appeared to backtrack on that decision with the bar being sold in stores since October.
The 360g bar can cost up to £4 but eagle-eyed shoppers have spotted it is selling for just £2.49 in Home Bargains.
A savvy customer shared the news on HotUkDeals, writing: "An amazing bit of choc’ for an amazing price."
Meanwhile, with Christmas Day over, many retailers have slashed the price of festive treats to shift stock.
Morrisons has done just that, reducing the price of its 750g Quality Street bags to £4.
The hefty bag should cost £7 but one savvy customer was only charged £4 when they scanned the product at the till.
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Elsewhere, Asda has cut the price of the iconic 600g chocolate tub from £6 to just £3 making it one of the cheapest on the market.
For those keen to check out the bargain, you will have to shop the deal in-store as it does not appear to be available online.
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