It turns out we've been munching on the wrong way up.

For all the sweet tooths out there, Jaffa Cakes have long been the go-to treat with their zingy orange centre and delightful chocolatey layer - the perfect marriage of chocolate and orange in snack form.

But brace yourselves, because the great debate that's divided enthusiasts for years - whether it's a cake or a biscuit - has been eclipsed by a new revelation. Yes, despite its caky texture and having 'cake' in its name, many of us love a Jaffa dunked in our tea like a proper biscuit.

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Yet, hold on to your hats, choc-orange aficionados! The makers of Jaffa Cakes, McVitie and Price, have shaken things up big time. They've revealed that what we thought was the 'top' of a Jaffa Cake is actually the bottom.

That's right, it looks like we've been eating them upside down this whole time, and frankly, we're gobsmacked. The internet went into meltdown when this tasty tidbit was confirmed by a man named David on social media, who'd messaged the Jaffa Cake team to ask: "What side of the Jaffa is the bottom?"

The conversation, which swiftly went viral after being shared on the group, Family Lockdown Tips and Ideas, included the game-changing reply from the company: "Hi David, our Jaffa Cakes go through a reservoir of chocolate, so the chocolate is on the bottom. Thanks, Jaffa Cakes."

David was left gobsmacked after learning the truth, taking to social media with the exclamation: "WTF dude" – and he certainly wasn't alone in his astonishment. One person's was rocked as they posted, "OMG just turned my world upside down,".

Another individual shared their bemusement, commenting: "Am I the only one who always thought the chocolate was the bottom anyway?" while a third pointed out the confusing imagery on the packaging with the query, "On the box, it's on the top?".

However, some folks remained un-phased by the revelation, with a pragmatic soul chiming in: "Who cares? Just shove 'em in your gob," which, let's be honest, is sound advice given that the iconic chocolate orange treats are scrumptious from any angle.

This intriguing tale was originally brought to light in October 2020.