The Cadbury 99 flake is too flakey, ice cream sellers have warned. Ice cream vendors have insisted the quality of the flake has deteriorated since production was moved to Egypt.

Ice-cream sellers in the UK and Ireland are struggling to get hold of Cadbury's 99 Flakes. The Flake, a thin bar of folded chocolate, is a popular topping for a soft-serve ice cream cone.

So there you have it, the next time you see a 99 Flake on sale for £1.50, maybe the injustice won't feel so devastating.

The price of a 99 Flake has been a point of contention for many in recent years, with some arguing the sweet treat is no longer good value for money. But there are a number of reasons behind it ...

The origin of the name '99' Flake has been a topic of curiosity recently. And lately, there's been quite the grumble over their escalating costs.

However, Cadburys offers a different explanation, attributing it to the King's army. On its product names website, Cadburys states that the real reason for "Flake 99" being so called has been lost in ...

The term 99 Flake is often thought to indicate the price of the ice cream it accompanies but Cadbury has said: "The real reason for 99 Flake being so called has been lost in the mists of time." ...

Police officers stormed an ice cream van after it was caught charging customers £7 for a 99 flake ice cream. Customers were shocked when they were told the price of their purchase in London.

This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The iconic 99 Flake ice cream feels like a comforting blast from the past.

Inflation, we thank you. But surely, given its name, a Flake 99 - or a 99 Flake - should cost 99p, right? This question was posed by a Reddit user who asked how much it costs where they live.