Kmart customer uncovers ‘gross’ secret hidden in Barbie Easter eggs
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As the Easter festivities wrap up and the last of the chocolate bunnies find their way into our bellies, a Kmart shopper's unsettling discovery has left many Australian parents feeling a bit queasy about their holiday sweets.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about chocolate quality and storage.
After all, there's nothing worse than looking forward to a delicious chocolate treat, only to find it's lost its lustre and taste.
The concerned mother shared her experience online after her children, brimming with Easter morning excitement, unwrapped their Barbie-themed Easter eggs only to find them coated in a white, chalky substance.
The disappointment was palpable in the photos she posted, showing the discoloured egg and its vibrant packaging.
These Barbie Easter eggs, which cost $8, were expected to be a premium product, but fell short of expectations.
'It looks gross and I’d expect better when you pay so much,' the mum expressed in her post.
Her sentiment was echoed by several other parents on Facebook who had encountered similar issues.
One parent went out of their way to replace their child’s Easter chocolate because they were ‘powdery, soft and chewy and just foul’.
Another parent complained about their Easter chocolate being ‘white’ despite storing it properly.
‘Literally every single bunny we got, we had to go meet up with the Easter bunny and replace the chocolate,’ she said.
Other users reassured her that the chocolate was still safe to eat.
However, the consensus was clear: the taste was compromised, and the eggs were not exactly budget-friendly.
‘It doesn’t make it okay though,’ the mum added.
As of writing, Kmart has not issued any statement regarding this matter.
The phenomenon, known as 'blooming' is common, but it's certainly not appetising.
Dr Nathan Kilah, a chemistry lecturer, shed light on the matter. She explained that blooming is caused by the fats or sugars in the chocolate.
When chocolate is not cooled properly after melting, it can form crystals that give it a gritty or chalky texture and appearance.
This happens if the chocolate undergoes melting and re-solidification, which can happen with poor storage.
To avoid a disappointing experience, it's important to store chocolates in conditions with low temperatures and humidity.
Buying chocolate with a higher cocoa butter content can also help prevent fat bloom.
For future Easter celebrations, shoppers can keep these things in mind. Better yet, consider making your own Easter treats at home. Not only can this be a fun activity with the grandkids, but it also ensures you know exactly what's going into your chocolate and how it's been handled.
Have you ever encountered chocolate blooming? How do you ensure the sweets you buy for your family are of the best quality? Share your stories and storage tips in the comments below.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation about chocolate quality and storage.
After all, there's nothing worse than looking forward to a delicious chocolate treat, only to find it's lost its lustre and taste.
The concerned mother shared her experience online after her children, brimming with Easter morning excitement, unwrapped their Barbie-themed Easter eggs only to find them coated in a white, chalky substance.
The disappointment was palpable in the photos she posted, showing the discoloured egg and its vibrant packaging.
These Barbie Easter eggs, which cost $8, were expected to be a premium product, but fell short of expectations.
'It looks gross and I’d expect better when you pay so much,' the mum expressed in her post.
An unwrapped Barbie Easter egg coated in a strange white substance has parents furious on social media. Image Credit: Facebook
Her sentiment was echoed by several other parents on Facebook who had encountered similar issues.
One parent went out of their way to replace their child’s Easter chocolate because they were ‘powdery, soft and chewy and just foul’.
Another parent complained about their Easter chocolate being ‘white’ despite storing it properly.
‘Literally every single bunny we got, we had to go meet up with the Easter bunny and replace the chocolate,’ she said.
Other users reassured her that the chocolate was still safe to eat.
However, the consensus was clear: the taste was compromised, and the eggs were not exactly budget-friendly.
‘It doesn’t make it okay though,’ the mum added.
As of writing, Kmart has not issued any statement regarding this matter.
The phenomenon, known as 'blooming' is common, but it's certainly not appetising.
Dr Nathan Kilah, a chemistry lecturer, shed light on the matter. She explained that blooming is caused by the fats or sugars in the chocolate.
When chocolate is not cooled properly after melting, it can form crystals that give it a gritty or chalky texture and appearance.
This happens if the chocolate undergoes melting and re-solidification, which can happen with poor storage.
To avoid a disappointing experience, it's important to store chocolates in conditions with low temperatures and humidity.
Buying chocolate with a higher cocoa butter content can also help prevent fat bloom.
For future Easter celebrations, shoppers can keep these things in mind. Better yet, consider making your own Easter treats at home. Not only can this be a fun activity with the grandkids, but it also ensures you know exactly what's going into your chocolate and how it's been handled.
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