It seems that every culture has its own tastes, and marketers are quick to test new flavors in different markets. For example, here in Russia, I've come across a few interesting flavors of chocolate bars and potato chips.The picture above shows a bag of shashlyk-flavored potato chips. Shashlyk is a type of meat kabob that probably originated in the Caucasus but today is popular throughout Russia and Central Asia. These chips are flavored with the vinegary, meaty taste of shashlyk, much as American chips often come in barbeque flavor.
I have also tried a Snickers bar with hazelnuts instead of peanuts. However, the taste is a bit more gourmet but seems to lose the essence of the Snickers bar (in my American opinion!).
Red caviar potato chips -- unbelievably good. Once you get over the fact that they sound disgusting....
ReplyDeleteThe creativity of the people behind such products as the shashlyk-flavored potato chips and Snickers with hazelnuts is quite impressive. This inventive spirit, however, can be put to better use if they focus their attention on developing healthy alternatives to such everyday snack items.
ReplyDeleteHamish Liddell
Junk food kills little by little, if you supposed to live 70 yrs you will live only 60 yrs. If its only once in a week and you do exercise other 5 days than you are all Okay.
ReplyDeleteYour exploration of Russian-style junk food offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique flavors that define the country's snack culture. Highlighting items like shashlyk-flavored potato chips and hazelnut-infused Snickers bars not only showcases the innovative spirit of Russian snack producers but also provides readers with a deeper appreciation for the cultural nuances influencing these tastes. Your personal anecdotes and descriptive writing make this culinary journey both engaging and informative. Thank you for sharing such delightful insights into Russia's snack scene! Daniel Dantas
ReplyDeleteThis was such an interesting read! I love how you captured the unique and nostalgic charm of Russian-style 'junk food.' The descriptions and insights really bring these snacks to life, making me want to try them all! It’s always fascinating to see how different cultures have their own take on comfort food. Thanks for sharing this delightful piece! Beatriz Barata
ReplyDeleteThis was such an interesting read! I loved learning about Russian-style junk food and how it compares to what we have in other countries. Your descriptions made me curious to try some of these snacks myself! The cultural insights you provide really add depth to the topic. Looking forward to reading more of your posts—keep up the great work! Veronica Dantas
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