We went to FixPrice to buy household goods and couldn’t pass by the racks of candy.
There were chocolate and fruit houses, but no one ate them - they were already fed up with them. But I love caramels!
There are quite a lot of them at FixPrice, but not all of them are of good quality. We came across them once with some kind of gasoline taste, we don’t take them anymore. But there are other, normal candies.
First we took the proven candies, and then we saw this packaging with the name “Fizzy”, familiar from childhood, even the design of the letters was almost the same. And of course we decided to buy and try - this or that
Price: 55 rubles
Place of purchase: FixPrice
Weight: 180 grams
Flavors: orange, lime, cola
So, here are our sweets. Wrapped in a rustling candy wrapper, the caramel itself is triangular in shape with a sizzling filling.
Flavors
Orange
This tastes like regular caramel with orange. You can clearly feel it here, but in the end you get used to it and stop feeling it when the candies start to fizz in your mouth.
Cola
The taste is also quite noticeable, but a little less than orange. There were the least of them in the package. The taste also disappears after the sizzle.
Lime
I didn’t feel this taste at all, no lime. Just sweet caramel and that’s all, it’s good that it sizzles, thank you for that. But as luck would have it, there are most of them in the package!
About hissing
And this is where I broke down. Because of my inattentiveness, I was expecting the same kind of fizzy drink as the Roshen brand, because on the packaging there was a picture of a candy filled with powder. But no, there is very little of it here. And the saddest thing is that the manufacturer warned about this in advance, but I didn’t pay attention.
It’s a pity that everything is not as good as expected, but the caramel is not bad, and in the absence of “the one” it will do. Why did they stop selling them in Russia???
From the manufacturer "Bogatyr" there are also other flavors- lemonade, lemonade, tarragon. Maybe I'll try them someday.
There is a poem about caramel on the packaging
Not long ago, sweets lovers were faced with the fact that some of their favorite candies disappeared from the shelves. For example, “Fizzy”, familiar to everyone since childhood. The reason for this was a ban on the products of the largest manufacturing company confectionery"Roshen", which is located on the territory of Ukraine. At the moment, some of the products of this confectionery factory can still be found in Russian stores. Why are they sold despite the ban? And what was the reason for it?
One of the most discussed topics of 2013 was the statement of Rospotrebnadzor to stop supplying products from a Ukrainian confectionery factory to Russia. This happened due to the fact that after checking for compliance with quality standards Inadmissible substances were found in the sweets of this company.
Despite the statement by Roshen representatives that the company always strictly monitors compliance with all necessary standards, in 2014 the Tverskoy Court of Moscow seized all funds from the Russian branch of the confectionery, which led to a temporary suspension of work.
In April 2015, due to the demand of the Basmanny Court to collect a multimillion-dollar debt from the company, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation seized all the property of the main branch of Roshen in Russia, which is located in Lipetsk.
At the moment, the Lipetsk factory has completely ceased its activities and has no plans to resume it. As a result, most of the company’s products in Russia, which were supplied throughout the country from Lipetsk, are now not produced.
This video will talk about the difficulties faced by the branch of the Roshen factory in Lipetsk:
After an inspection by Rospotrebnadzor, many candies produced by Roshen were prohibited from being imported into Russia. Among them are “Fizzy” caramels, beloved by many children and adults., which got their name from the special edible powder inside that explodes loudly on the tongue.
This delicacy was very popular among Russian consumers, but it turned out that it contained prohibited additives. Yes, in pops and chocolate sweets a substance especially dangerous to humans was found - benzopyrene .
Unscrupulous manufacturers add this substance to enhance the smell. Despite the fact that benzopyrene can sometimes be found in the air, even in small quantities it is dangerous to human health.
Its effects include:
Benzopyrene is a substance of the first degree of danger, but it can often be found in everyday life. Where else can this dangerous compound be found:
Thus, it was the content of benzopyrene, as well as non-compliance with many other quality standards, that was the reason for the ban on the sale of “Sparkling” candies.
Despite the conflict between the factory and Rospotrebnadzor, the majority of Russian citizens can still find on the shelves, albeit not in such quantities, some of their especially favorite delicacies. Why are they being sold despite the ban? Is this really a violation of the law?
No, it turns out that only factories located directly on Russian territory, as well as candies brought into the country from Ukraine, were subject to the sanctions of Russian quality control. At the same time, Roshen has a large number of confectionery production facilities throughout the CIS, which are not covered by this decision.
Therefore, most of the candies produced by the Russian factory from Lipetsk are no longer sold. But at the same time, they still continue to be supplied by enterprises located in Lithuania, Hungary, Kazakhstan and other neighboring countries.
What is happening now in the now closed factory in Lipetsk? Has production really stopped completely?
In September 2018, information spread in the media that some citizens of the Russian Federation living on the territory of the Crimean Peninsula purchased candies produced at this enterprise, despite the fact that they had been out of the reach of consumers for a long time. In this regard, a scandal arose, the main topic of which was the question: “Has the factory in Lipetsk really stopped working?”
In order to refute all doubts, journalists from Ukraine were invited to the Russian factory and filmed a full-fledged report on its current state, which was later published on one of the country’s main TV channels.
The report clearly showed production sites that are now closed, the absence of workers, and the complete lack of production.
Thus, no matter what rumors say, work at the largest confectionery enterprise “Roshen” in Russia has been completely stopped, production has been mothballed.
Undoubtedly, “Sizzling” has become the most widespread among all caramel sweets, and for a long time they were one of the most favorite sweets among the residents of Russia. However, in addition to them, this confectionery factory.
Several other delicacies are also crowd favorites:
Thus, Roshen products have occupied a significant place in the Russian market for a long time. Many of their sweets have become an integral part of the diet of the country's citizens. For example, “Fizzy” or “Kislinka” is a kind of symbol of childhood for many young people. And although due to non-compliance with the requirements, the main supplier of sweets - the Lipetsk branch of Roshen - was completely closed, these sweets can still be seen in stores, as they are brought from neighboring countries where factories were not banned.
In this video, Roman Ovokorin will tell you about ten types of “snacks” that can no longer be found on store shelves in Russia:
A real breakthrough among candies was made by the fizzy candy. It’s interesting to learn about the secrets of the manufacturer, and also to break down the formula for the success of sweets point by point.
So, the highlight of the candy is its extraordinary taste, which is achieved with the help of a special filling. It, in turn, consists of a powder, which is ordinary baking soda. The soda and citric acid, which are part of the candy, combine in the mouth, and the chemical reaction occurs. The soda is simply extinguished. Due to this, bubbles and hissing appear. But most doctors say that excessive consumption of such candies containing soda can negatively affect the condition of the gastric mucosa. Fizzy candy has a particularly negative effect on people with low acidity of gastric juice.
It is very undesirable to overdo it and eat a huge portion at a time, as these can harm your health. delicious candies. Fizzy drink, which contains only carbohydrates, is also not suitable for people on a diet and adherence to healthy eating. In the ratio of proteins/fats/carbohydrates, only the latter are present, and in huge quantities. The calorie content of candies is too high due to the high sugar content, and chemical flavors and dyes can cause allergies. Therefore, the composition of the sweet is not as harmless as it seems at first glance.
And this is not a complete list of undesirable consequences that may arise after consuming fizzy drinks. Lollipops have a particularly aggressive effect on the gastrointestinal tract of children. In addition, high sugar content is harmful, because it can contribute to the development of obesity and diabetes. Parents should monitor not only the amount of candy eaten, but also the “correctness” of actions. After all, mischievous people often try to inhale the powder from the pop, and this is fraught with an unpleasant burning sensation in the nasal cavity, sneezing and slight burns of the mucous membrane. The pop candy itself can become sharp and injure your gums or tongue. Sweets provoke the development of caries; the acid in sweets affects the strength of the enamel. And when frequent use You may get a sore throat, after which it will be unpleasant to eat other foods. If at the moment of aftertaste you feel a burning sensation in the stomach, heartburn and other unpleasant sensations, then you should avoid this type of lollipop.
But, despite all the disadvantages and prohibitions, the fizzy drink has conquered the sweet tooth. First of all, because of its originality, its dissimilarity to other typical candies like lollipop or barberry. And this is a real triumph for confectioners!
The fizzy candy evokes only positive emotions in children and their parents. It lifts your spirits, allows you to relax and take your mind off problems, making the world brighter for a few moments. All these are the effects of your favorite sweets.
Many people have a logical question: where to find these candies? Pop (the manufacturer of these lollipops is located in Ukraine) is not sold in Russia. Wholesale quantities are produced by the Roshen factory. Its branch is located in Lipetsk, but this type of candy is not made there. Therefore, the only correct solution will be an individual order through friends or using Internet resources. Most often they are sold already packaged in 200 grams. This is quite enough to feast on the family and also treat friends and acquaintances. Moreover, the candies themselves are small, bright, convenient, oval in shape, they can easily fit into a purse and will not get lost in it. TM "Roshen" offers three rich flavors in its standard assortment: orange, lemonade and citro. Well-known Russian manufacturers do not yet produce such candies, but everything is in the future.
If you can’t buy candy, then you should look for candies that look like pop. You can’t make them at home, you can only prepare a drink called “fizzy drink”, which consists of soda and citric acid, which allows you to imitate the taste of the filling. But in any case, this option will not replace candy. And among the little-known analogues there are the following Russian types: “Once upon a time” with flavors of lime, cola, orange, Buzzulez, “Shipelka”, “Soda”. You can purchase them in online stores.
Of course, not everyone has tried such candies, but those who remember their taste certainly experience a slight nostalgia for childhood.
Let's take the scandal of recent days - Onishchenko banned the import of Ukrainian sweets from the Roshen company into Russia - and consider it in detail.
What does Onishchenko say when he bans Roshen candies?
The chief sanitary doctor of Russia, Gennady Grigorievich Onishchenko, states: based on the results of checking the Roshen company products purchased in Moscow stores, it turned out that 90% of the candies are of quality that does not correspond to the declared documentation. The oil-fat composition is disrupted (more vegetable fats than required according to the manufacturing technology), and benzopyrene is found in white chocolate. Therefore, the products are recognized as dangerous, and the import of these sweets from Ukraine to Russia is prohibited.
Interesting facts about Onishchenko
G.G. Onishchenko is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Sechenov Moscow Academy of Sciences, Honored Doctor of Russia and Kyrgyzstan. He was born in 1950, in Kyrgyzstan, studied in Donetsk (Ukraine), and worked there until 1982, when he moved to Moscow. Here his career developed successfully, and he became the chief sanitary doctor of Russia. Gennady Grigorievich claims that he has not been sick for several decades, as he leads healthy image life and eating right. Muscovites, indeed, note that he runs at half past four in the morning along the Moscow streets. In addition to Russian, Onishchenko also has South Ossetian citizenship.
In Russia, Gennady Onishchenko became famous for his bans, the most extreme of which concerns Roshen sweets with benzopyrene allegedly found in them.
Where does benzopyrene come from and how dangerous is it to health?
Benzopyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon produced by the combustion of petroleum products and wood. Thus, if we think further, then, in principle, benzopyrene with car exhaust could get onto the grass, which was subsequently fed to cows, which gave milk for the production white chocolate Roshen company.
What happens to benzopyrene in the human body? Scientists say that benzopyrene in the liver produces a carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substance called “dihydroxyepoxide.” The molecules of this new substance not only cause liver cancer, but are also integrated into human DNA, which threatens the development of deformities in their descendants or, in a more favorable case, the development of a variety of allergic diseases.
Thus, candy with benzopyrene is, indeed, a slow-acting poison that should not be eaten.
Did you know that Russian standards allow the content of benzopyrene in bakery, flour, confectionery and cereal products? According to the standards, benzopyrene should not exceed the MPC of 0.0002 mg/kg. However, this minimal amount is enough for the body to find benzopyrene and convert it into dangerous dihydroxyepoxide.
What is Roshen?
"Roshen" or "Roshen" is a Ukrainian confectionery corporation, the founder of which is businessman Petro Poroshenko, who is also a politician. The corporation produces more than two hundred types of confectionery products, occupies a quarter of the corresponding segment of the Ukrainian market and is actively expanding to the international level.
The company's products are sold not only in Ukraine and Russia, but also in Germany and the USA. Canada, Israel, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus and Tajikistan and other countries. In addition, Roshen enterprises, along with Ukraine, are located in Russia (Lipetsk), Hungary and Lithuania. That is, companies that produce products international quality and adheres to strict European standards. And if Roshen chocolate contains benzopyrene, surely other countries are also concerned about this phenomenon?
What other countries have banned the import of Roshen products into their country?
It’s strange, but besides Russia, no other country has discovered benzopyrene in Roshen products. It is known for certain that product inspections were carried out by Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus and Tajikistan. They all concluded that Ukrainian sweets do not contain harmful substances and are not hazardous to health. European countries did not conduct such unscheduled inspections; their products undergo regular strict inspections and no violations were identified either.
What happens? Does Roshen use a special composition of sweets exported to Russia? This is, at a minimum, not economically feasible. It is easier to change the composition of sweets produced by the Roshen Corporation in Russia - in Lipetsk. However, Onishchenko did not reveal any violations there.
Who is Petro Poroshenko?
Other versions of the ban on Ukrainian sweets on the Russian market quickly spread on the Internet. Many people believe that the quality of the candy has nothing to do with it. And it's all about the founder of the company. Petro Poroshenko, a prominent political figure in Ukraine, a supporter of Tymoshenko and an opponent of Yushchenko, just recently announced that he wants to run for the position of mayor of Kyiv. Maybe it is not beneficial for someone to see Poroshenko return to big politics?
Why did Putin go to Kyiv?
The second version put forward by the Internet community is the visit of V.V. Putin to Kyiv, which occurred just before the ban on Ukrainian sweets. The reason for the trip, according to many, was the fact that Ukraine refused to join the Customs Union and increased duties on imported cars. At the same time, Russia suffered losses of more than thirty million dollars. Perhaps the ban on Ukrainian sweets was introduced to compensate?
Make way for the Russian manufacturer!
The third version, being discussed on the Internet, is the release of market space for the Russian manufacturer. However, first of all, Russian manufacturers must improve the quality of their products and reduce the cost to such an extent that they become affordable to the “middle class” of Russian residents. Only then will Ukrainian sweets stop crowding out Russian ones from store shelves.
Talk is talk, but the conclusion is sad
The more you think about candy and the economy, the sadder it becomes. By and large, the state has nothing to do with the quality of food of the population. All prohibitions and sanctions are ruled by big politics, and Onishchenko only carries out decrees issued “from above.”
Having refused to consume inexpensive Ukrainian sweets, what will the Russian consumer eat? Cheap candies made in an illegal factory somewhere in the Moscow region or China?
Let's hope that this situation will be resolved quickly enough, as, indeed, it has already happened with Belarusian dairy products, Latvian sprats, Georgian wine. And I would really like the state leadership to sincerely care about the health of its citizens, and not solve economic and political problems at the expense of their wallets.
