Mercadona revolutionizes the “I went to EGB” generation by bringing back a mythical product
Mercadona rescued a classic ’80s and ’90s staple from obscurity and brought it back to shelves just weeks before Halloween. It’s about candies “Count Dracula” with its unique cherry flavor that has delighted several generations, including those who attended Basic General Education (EGB).
A new product that went viral on social networks thanks to the publication of a famous account “I went to EGB” and this created a revolution among all his followers. “Great,” “So delicious,” and “I can’t believe it,” were some of the reactions to the candies Mercadona found.
“The classic Count Dracula candy arrives in honor of Halloween with a unique cherry flavor. Small sweets with an intense taste, ideal for sharing,” says the website of the supermarket chain headed by Juan Roig.
With price 1.35 euros packaging, El Conde Drácula chocolates are produced by the company Caramelos Cerdán, located in Torre Pacheco (Murcia), which is one of its main producers and has a history of more than a century.
They stand out for their cherry flavor and its hardness, identical to the candies that captivated children and adults in Spain several decades ago. Packages of 125 grams, the product contains sugar, glucose syrup, acidifiers citric acid, flavorings, as well as carrot and safflower concentrate.
Parallel, Mercadona is already preparing a campaign Halloween and that is why he has created a selection of sweets that he warns should always be consumed in moderation. These include the Halloween range of Boo! Mix, kebabs candies, Boka fruits, eyes, dentures, monster candies, as well as assorted chocolates, lollipops and mini-pizzas for Halloween.