In German it’s Mäusespeck = Mouse Bacon

  • Enkrod
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    310 months ago

    All the regions, just lost in time. It was sold by Haribo under that name in the 80s, it’s why you can still get “süße Mäuse” or “weiße Mäuse” from Haribo and why it’s generally often presented in mouse-form.

    Marshmallow only became more popular when younger generations spoke English more often.

    • @grannyweatherwax@feddit.nl
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      210 months ago

      Omg, really ? That makes sense ! I just accepted the mouse thing as a willy wonka side effect. Didn’t realize this could be a part of the history