Today, Saturday, the hyped Dubai chocolate could be bought at Lindt for the first time in Switzerland. The first bars are now being resold on Ricardo.
Dubai chocolate is causing a stir abroad and has now come onto the market Made in Switzerland. This Saturday morning she faced the critical public at the Lindt chocolate factory in Kilchberg ZH.
At 9.30 a.m. sharp it opened its doors to chocolate fans. The hyped Dubai chocolate can now also be bought in Switzerland.
However, patience was required in front of the Lindt factory on Saturday morning. Queues formed.
The museum shop there only offered 500 pieces at a price of just under 15 francs. Each bar of chocolate with pistachio filling is numbered and carries a certificate of authenticity. Anyone who arrived late could at least console themselves with hot chocolate and pralines.
The bars sold out quickly – and landed on Ricardo on Saturday afternoon. Some of them are resold there at horrendous prices. A board that, according to the advert, says “Original from Kilchberg” has an immediate purchase price of 550 francs.
As of 3:15 p.m., the highest bid is 59 francs – well above the original purchase price.
Influencers have been promoting the candy online for months. In addition to the pistachio cream, it is filled with kadayif, crispy dough strands that are often found in oriental desserts.
In advance, the Dubai chocolate caused criticism from animal rights activists. Because: Unlike other manufacturers, Lindt’s version is not vegan.
In a press release on Friday, PETA wrote: “Lindt’s ‘Dubai Chocolate’ is nothing but a trend product at the expense of animals and the climate. It is extremely disappointing that Lindt does not make them animal friendly. After all, the ingredients that are crucial for the hype are purely plant-based!”
The introduction of Lindt Dubai chocolate a few days ago also caused a rush in German cities. In Hamburg, for example, countless people stood in the cold half the night to get their hands on one of the limited-edition bars.
The panels are already being eagerly resold on online marketplaces, for the equivalent of up to 400 francs per panel. The chocolate with the green filling is not only made by Lindt. Numerous smaller chocolatiers have now developed their own interpretations.
