Overview
- Cadbury, which a Daily Star journalist visited Friday, said paprika creates the yellow “yolk” in the Creme Egg fondant.
- The company said the spice does not add a noticeable paprika taste.
- Coverage noted that paprika contains nutrients like vitamin E and carotenoids linked in studies to eye health and cholesterol effects.
- Reporters stressed the amount used in a Creme Egg is far too small to provide any health benefits.
- One egg has more than 6.5 teaspoons of sugar, about 6g of fat, and over 170 calories, so it remains a once-in-a-while Easter treat.