The Soviet era left us with many conflicting memories.
On the one hand, there are constant shortages, long lines and a modest selection in stores. On the other hand, there is the wonderful taste of many products, which still remains in the memory of many.
Nowadays, modern analogues of these products cannot compare with what was there before.
Let's remember five products that were truly tasty in the USSR, but over time lost their original qualities.
Condensed milk
Condensed milk in the Soviet Union had its own strict quality standards established by GOST.
It was made exclusively from normalized cow's milk and sugar, sometimes with cocoa or coffee added. The taste of this condensed milk was unique, and it could be eaten straight from the can with a spoon.
Today's condensed milk often contains palm oil, soy additives and preservatives, which significantly worsens its taste and quality. Many still remember how delicious condensed milk was in their childhood.
Stew
In Soviet times, stewed meat was a strategic product and enjoyed enormous popularity.
It was packed in tin cans covered with a layer of oil, which allowed the product to be stored for a long time. Today, it is almost impossible to find stewed meat that resembles the one that was in the USSR.
Modern versions contain preservatives, which makes their taste far from the original.
Processed cheese
Processed cheeses "Druzhba", "Volna" and "Yantar" were favorite snacks of many Soviet citizens.
They were made from real cottage cheese and milk, and the variety of flavors was impressive: smoked, sweet, with spices and herbs.
Modern analogues, despite their familiar names, often cannot compare in taste and quality with the original Soviet products.
Today, processed cheese often contains vegetable fats and chemical additives, which negatively affects their taste.
Lemonades
Soviet lemonades such as Buratino, Dyushes and Kolokolchik were an integral part of any children's party. These drinks were made from natural ingredients and had a unique taste.
Modern lemonades, despite their variety, most often contain artificial flavors and colors.
Milky Toffee
Toffees "Kis-Kis", "Tuzik" and "Golden Key" were favorite sweets among children and adults.
Their milky taste was so rich and unique that it was remembered for many years. Today's toffees are significantly inferior to their predecessors.
Modern manufacturers often use cheap ingredients and add preservatives, which negatively affects the taste and texture of these candies.
Choux pastries
Choux pastries, or eclairs, were one of the most popular confectionery products in the USSR. They could be bought in every grocery store and bakery.
The taste of the eclairs was special due to the butter filling, which gave the cakes a rich flavor.
Today's eclairs are often made using artificial creams that cannot compare with the original recipe. The taste of today's eclairs rarely evokes the same sympathy as Soviet pastries.
The Soviet era left us with many products whose taste is impossible to forget.
Modern analogues, unfortunately, can rarely boast the same quality and taste.
Memories of past gastronomic joys evoke nostalgia and make us think about how our taste preferences and production standards have changed since then.
