Among the domestic confectionery products stands out chocolate "Russia - a generous soul." Its excellent taste is combined with an affordable price for one tile product. How nutritious is such a treat and where is it produced?
Material Content:
The composition and calorie content of different types of chocolate
The composition and caloric content of the domestic brand chocolate line differ slightly depending on the additional components of various types of products.
The main components that make up chocolate:
- sugar;
- cocoa;
- milk fat;
- powdered milk, whey;
- ethanol;
- emulsifiers (lecithin, E476);
- salt;
- flavoring.
Calorie bars per 100 g of chocolate:
- dark - 507 kcal;
- bitter 70% - 549 kcal;
- milk - 524 kcal;
- white - 540 kcal.
Note. These products may additionally include nuts, egg white, gluten.
Chocolate maker official website
The manufacturer of chocolate with a "generous soul" is the company "Nestle" - one of the world's largest chains specializing in the production of food and drinks.
The product line of the company includes about 2,000 brands, including Nescafé or Nespresso, BonPari, Bystrov and others. The company's products are sold in 191 countries of the world.
You can ask interesting questions and get acquainted with the assortment of the company's products on the official website of the company.
Where is the chocolate factory "Russia"
A sweets factory called “Russia” was created in the USSR in 1969 in Samara, where it is today.
A bit of history
The company began to be built at the end of the 60s of the last century. It was commissioned in the spring of 1970.It was the first full-cycle chocolate factory in the Soviet Union.
1975 - the factory is awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor for the successful implementation of the five-year plan.
1992 - the company transformed into JSC Confectionery Association.
1995 - Nestlé acquired the block of shares.
According to information received at the beginning of the 2010s, the company produces about 170 kinds of sweets.
Chocolate “Russia is a generous soul!”: Assortment of flavors
The line of tastes of “generous” sweets is quite diverse and includes the following types of goodies.
White chocolate with the addition of:
- coconut flakes, waffles;
- hazelnuts;
- caramel, peanuts;
- zest of orange.
Dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content.
Dark chocolate with the addition of:
- almonds;
- hazelnuts;
- zest of orange;
- hazelnuts, cookies.
Milk chocolate with the addition of:
- coffee;
- caramel, peanuts;
- coconut flakes, waffles;
- almonds, waffles;
- hazelnuts, raisins;
- almonds, raisins;
- crispy biscuits;
- raisins, peanuts;
- hazelnuts.
Porous chocolate:
- lactic;
- white.
Why is chocolate burning?
Not so long ago, a video appeared on the Internet, demonstrating a lit piece of a bar of dark chocolate "Russia". The recording clearly shows that the sweetness begins to burn, but does not melt. The comments of the volunteers who conducted the experiments inform the viewer about the low quality of the product that appears when the pungent smell is burning, and convince them to refuse to use this chocolate.
Why is chocolate burning?
The manufacturer explains this phenomenon as follows:
“Chocolate“ Russian 70% ”, as stated, includes 70% of natural cocoa products. Chocolate begins to melt at a temperature of 32–35 ° С. If the temperature is higher, a fire will occur. Burning chocolate is thus considered a typical physical reaction to high temperatures and fire.
Expert opinion
Olga Shabunina, associate professor of one of the most famous technological institutes in Moscow, clarifies that almost any food product can burn. According to her assurances, a pungent odor during this process will emit both artificial additives and natural ingredients.
Technologists of FBU Uraltest are sure that it is possible to evaluate the quality of any food product exclusively through research in the laboratory, conducted by certain methods. None of them provide for the ignition of chocolate or other test products. Thus, the results obtained by other testing methods cannot be considered reliable.
Chocolate “Russia” is a generous soul! ”Is a product manufactured in the Russian Federation by the Swiss company Nestlé. Bonuses of products are a wide assortment, vivid taste and an acceptable price range. As a result of inspections of chocolate quality standards, no illicit substances were detected in this product, despite the assurances of some “truth fighters” on the Internet.
