Photo courtesy of Ferrero Chocolates
My kids have become full- fledged activists. Signing petitions. Writing their congressmen. Making picket signs. What is it that has aroused their political passion? Kindereggs.
Kindereggs are a hollow milk chocolate egg with a capsule inside that contains and extra special toy. These eggs are readily available in any European, Canadian, or Latin American grocery store, but are banned in the US because they are classified as a “confectionery product with a non-nutritive object imbedded in it.” What about Cracker Jacks, you are no doubt asking. The same standard is not applied to this all American snack and the double standard has my chocolate egg lovers reeling with a grade school rally cry of “It’s not fair!”
There are a multiple websites where you can purchase the Kinderegg toys inside the US. Admittedly, these are great toys, way cooler than the lame paper stuff they put in Cracker Jacks these days. But, don’t even bother suggesting that we only order the toys. It’s the chocolate that makes the egg. A layer of milk chocolate with a layer of white chocolate are blended together to make the perfect chocolaty treat. The toy without the delight of the chocolate is an empty conquest.
So dedicated are my kids to this confectionary marvel that, on our last trip to Europe, we purchased all manner of Kindereggs to bring home with us. In order to avoid having our contraband confiscated at US customs, we spent the last night of our European vacation carefully separating the toys from chocolate and storing them in separate Ziploc baggies. A stray bag of chocolate pieces was found in the pantry almost six months later and a full on riot ensued to ensure that everyone got their fair share. One of the kids actually licked the table while another used his fingernail to scrape up every last morsel from the Ziploc bag. It’s serious, folks. Justice must be done for the Kinderegg and they will not rest, even if they have to take it all the way to the top.
During my research to help my kids explore the political system, I found Free the Eggs where you can learn all about the injustice perpetrated against the harmless treat and even sign a petition. Proof, once again , that you can find anything on the internet.
This post is a part of Wanderfood Wednesday at Wanderlust and Lipstick
Hi Jessica, just a quick hello to say a BIG thank you for becoming my 100th follower. As a reward I’m going to feature you and your blog in this Friday’s post so if there is anything particular you’d like me to say drop me an email at cheryl@kangaroosofthescrubbybush.com and thanks again for following and also good luck with the egg campaign they are availble here in Australia. (Funny you guys can carry guns but you can’t have kinder eggs!)
Did you see the recent news about Michelle Obama’s lunch order? It was great! While she is regulating EVERYONE ELSE and what they eat, she had a meal that was over 1700 calories! For my body type, I am not supposed to have 1700 calories in one day let alone one meal! Just goes to show that I bet there is more than Kindereggs on the line.
I absolutely love love love those eggs. I used to live in Ohio and we used to go to a store in Toledo called the Toledo Market. That is the first time I had Kinder Eggs. They were amazing! Every time we went there, we got shawarma sandwiches from the back at the little eatery. I crave that every time I think about it. That’s how wonderful this stuff is. We stocked up on the eggs when we went there. If you can’t find the eggs besides the Toledo Market cause I know they are there, try the Kinder bars. They are the same thing except no toy. It’s a chocolate bar made out of the same thing. here is a link to the store. If you click on “the store”, you will see the candy rack on page 13 of the pictures. http://www.toledomkt.com/index.html
If you are ever in Toledo, Ohio, eat there. I am a new follower from Tiggerific Tuesday and hope you would follow me back. http://tootsabellarose.blogspot.com/
I have never heard of Kindereggs, now I’m wondering if I should follow your children’s suit and write my congressman.
Glad I dropped by. I’m now a new follower.
Mila from http://hereundertherainbow.blogspot.com.
Too cute that they’re so fired up about it. But seriously, what’s wrong with the US? What are Kinder Eggs going to hurt?
Kinder Eggs and all Kinder products for that matter are a favorite in our household. I had no idea they weren’t allowed in the US! I guess I’m going to have to get my fill in now before we move back!
great post – one of my 6 year olds travel highlights is getting KinderSurprise when we are in another country! I had no idea they might be confiscated – we just brought back a 3 pack from Austria…..intact……
I remember finding them in Australia on a high school trip (97) – stinking rules – they should come over here. They’re the best!
Let’s not even get into the toys found in sugary cereals. But seriously, it sounds like I need to make the drive up to Vancouver to pick you up a case and ship it down. I’ll mark it “school research.” 🙂 I wasn’t into the Kindereggs when I was abroad, but I sure did love the Kinder chocolate bars. I brought back a ton the first time I went to Europe. I see them randomly at places near home, but at no where like the 7-11 down the street. I’m with your boys. Free the Eggs!!!