Pret A Manger in a pickle as sandwich disappears as a result of key ingredient scarcity
Sandwich lovers are in a little pickle as their favourite ham sarnies are off the menu due to a key ingredient shortage.
Pret A Manger fans have been left distraught after noticing the beloved jambon beurre is missing from shelves because of a lack of cornichons. The simple French lunchtime staple consists of ham, butter and crunchy cornichons which cut through the fat.
It became popular in the UK after being introduced by the high street chain, which sells it for about £4 in its estimated 500 shops. But it has disappeared in recent weeks as the mini pickled cucumbers cannot be sourced by the chain.
But it has disappeared in recent weeks as the mini pickled cucumbers cannot be sourced by the chain. The company has stressed the paucity of pickles is a supplier issue and the country is not facing a larger gherkin emergency.
A Pret spokesperson said: “Customers may have noticed that our Jambon Beurre is currently missing from shelves. This is due to a temporary shortage of cornichons. We’re sorry for any disappointment caused and are working hard to get this Pret favourite back in shops as soon as possible.”
The food giant didn’t give a specific time frame for the sandwich’s return to the shelves. But it insisted the sandwich is still available in “a couple” of locations although it did not disclose where they were.
One perplexed pickle lover shared their thoughts online and claimed they hadn’t seen it on shelves in “months.” They wrote online: “Thank God someone has investigated the missing Jamon Beurres, I’ve been wondering where they were for the last 6 months & thought they were only doing them after breakfast!”
Another user said: “What if the pickle shortage is actually just another front in the online disinformation war about London’s collapse?”
To investigate just how badly Pret has been hit by the cornichons crisis, the Daily Star headed to a branch in Canary Wharf, east London, to hunt for the popular sandwich.
Despite scouring the shelves of the coffee shop we were unable to locate a single jambon beurre sarnie. Determined not to come back empty handed we asked staff members if they had any of the beloved beurre in the back.
But our attempts were unsuccessful. Ultimately, the Daily Star’s search for the lunchtime snack didn’t bear any fruit and despite our best efforts we returned empty handed.
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