Tesco has restocked the limited-edition Lindt Lindor shortbread truffles, and shoppers are eager to buy them. Some fans have described the flavour as the 'greatest Lindor flavour' of the beloved Swiss chocolate company's popular truffles.
Limited-edition shortbread truffles spotted in Tesco
The limited-edition shortbread iteration of the decadent truffles has been spotted in Tesco stores, exciting fans. Housed in a purple box, the chocolates feature 'luxuriously smooth and crispy milk chocolate shells with shortbread pieces, hiding irresistibly creamy, melt-in-the-mouth centres,' according to Lindt's product description.
Food-focused social media account New Food Spotter UK shared an image of the sweet treat with the caption: 'Lindt Shortbread is BACK [purple heart emojis] now in Tesco.'
Fans react on social media
In the comments section on Instagram, users shared their thoughts. One person said: 'these are actually stunning.' Another agreed: 'these are delicious.' A third commented: 'Honestly the greatest Lindor flavour and by a long stretch.' Others tagged friends to direct them to the post, though a few shoppers branded them 'disappointing.'
New Food Spotter UK has garnered a devoted online following for posting pictures and video footage of the latest sweet treats, snacks and more spotted in supermarkets across the country. The account boasts more than 150,000 followers across multiple social media platforms and often shares product reviews and stock updates.
Lindt's history and popularity
Founded in 1845, Lindt is a renowned Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company. The firm's roots trace back to 1836, when David Sprüngli and his son Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann purchased a small confectionery shop in Zürich. They began producing chocolates under the name David Sprüngli & Son. Before relocating to Paradeplatz in 1845, they set up a modest factory where they started producing solidified chocolate in 1838.
Upon his retirement in 1892, Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann divided his business between his two sons. The younger, David Robert, took over two confectionery shops that later became Confiserie Sprüngli. His elder brother, Johann Rudolf, inherited the chocolate factory. To fund expansion, Johann Rudolf transformed his private company into 'Chocolat Sprüngli AG' in 1899. That year, he also bought Rodolphe Lindt's chocolate factory in Bern, leading to a rebranding as 'Aktiengesellschaft Vereinigte Berner und Zürcher Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli,' or United Bern and Zurich Lindt and Sprungli Chocolate Factory Ltd.
It was not until 1934 that Lindt began producing milk chocolate, having previously focused exclusively on dark chocolate. The firm is based in Kilchberg, where its main factory and museum are located. Lindt is one of the largest Swiss chocolate manufacturers.
Tesco's founding and reach
Tesco was founded in Hackney, London in 1919 by Sir Jack Cohen as a market stall. It is one of the 'Big Five' supermarkets in the UK, alongside Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi and Lidl. Today, it operates almost 3,000 stores, stocking food, drinks, household essentials, homeware accessories and clothing. As with many retailers, Tesco's new products are often shared on social media.
