The video discusses several iconic Soviet food products that have become ingrained in Russian culture. These products include:
1. Sprats: Canned fish that was a staple in Soviet households and is still popular today.
2. Tea with an Elephant: A brand of tea that was imported from India and became a luxury item in the Soviet Union.
3. Canned Sprat in Tomato Sauce: A cheap and accessible food product that became a symbol of Soviet cuisine.
4. Condensed Milk: A sweetened and sterilized milk product that was widely consumed in the Soviet Union.
5. Doctor's Sausage: A type of sausage that was developed by doctors and became a popular food item in the Soviet Union.
6. Jelly (Kissel): A thick, sweet dessert made from fruit or berry extracts that was a staple in Soviet schools and kindergartens.
7. Processed Cheese "Friendship": A type of processed cheese that was developed in the Soviet Union and became a popular food item.
8. Milk in Triangular Bags: A type of packaging for milk that was introduced in the Soviet Union and became a nostalgic symbol of Soviet life.
The video highlights the cultural significance of these food products and how they have become an integral part of Russian identity.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Sprats were a popular product in the Soviet Union, particularly during winter months when they were freshly caught.
2. Baltic sprats were used to make sprats, and they were only caught during the winter season from November to March.
3. Sprats were packaged in metal jars, as glass containers would expose the product to sunlight, and plastic packaging would release harmful substances when interacting with oil.
4. A jar of sprats in the USSR cost 1 ruble 80 kopecks, which was quite expensive for the average salary of 180 rubles.
5. Sprats were an obligatory attribute of any festive table in the Soviet Union.
6. Housewives prepared various salads, pates, and sandwiches using canned food, including sprats.
7. Tea with an elephant was a cult product of the Soviet food industry, introduced in the 1970s.
8. Indian tea was imported to the USSR in bulk and packaged in standard 50 and 100-gram packets with an elephant logo.
9. Tea with an elephant was a rare and sought-after product, often given as a gift or used as a form of currency.
10. Canned sprat in tomato sauce was a popular product in the Soviet Union, introduced in the mid-20th century.
11. Nikita Khrushchev personally debuted the new product from the Kerch fish factory.
12. The recipe for sprat in tomato sauce was extremely simple, consisting of fish, water, tomato paste, salt, sugar, sunflower oil, acetic acid, and spices.
13. Doctor's sausage was a popular product in the Soviet Union, developed in the 1930s by leading doctors and nutritionists.
14. The original recipe for Doctor's sausage consisted of 25% beef, 70% pork, 3% eggs, and 1% milk.
15. Condensed milk was a symbol of the Soviet era, produced according to GOST standards with natural milk fats and no artificial preservatives or thickeners.
16. The technology for preparing condensed milk has changed significantly since the Soviet era, with modern products often containing artificial preservatives and thickeners.
17. Jelly was a popular drink in the Soviet Union, often served in pioneer camps, schools, and workers' canteens.
18. Kissels were practically not produced with fruit or berry extracts in the Soviet Union, but were often made at home by boiling condensed milk.
19. Processed cheese "Friendship" was developed in the USSR in 1960, made strictly according to GOST standards with natural ingredients and no artificial flavorings or preservatives.
20. Milk in triangular bags was a common product in the Soviet Union, introduced in the 1950s, with packaging designed to prevent spills and leaks.
21. The pyramid-shaped container was not a purely Soviet invention, but was popularized in the USSR through the Tetra Pak company.
22. Tetrahedrons were produced in two sizes, large for milk and kefir and smaller for cream.