"Bear-to-beard" (sweets): composition, description, price

Few people know that the Mishka Kosolapy sweets (honey grilling) is a visiting card not only of the Soviet confectionery industry, but also the pride of Tsarist Russia itself. After all, this sweet masterpiece was born in the workshops of the legendary steam factory "Einem", which was engaged in the production of tea biscuits and chocolate since 1851. What was the "life" of sweets with literally centuries of history?

"Bear-toed" - sweets with taste of art

The wrapper of these sweets is decorated with a modified plot of the well-known painting "Morning in the Pine Forest", written by Ivan Shishkin in 1889. But it was with the light hand of Maniula Andreeva, a large industrial artist, that this work of art became the "face" of one of the most popular types of sweets in Russia and beyond.

When Julia Hoysu, who was then running the factory, first brought a tasty candy consisting of a thick layer of walnut praline covered with chocolate glaze, he liked it so much that it was necessary to start mass production of this species immediately. And, if you believe the legend, it was the reproduction of the painting "Morning in the Pine Forest" that adorned the wall in Mr. Hoys's office. Hence the name, and later the design of new sweets.

Thus began the way of "Bear-faced Bears" from the factory confectionery shop to the tables of many generations of Russians. But not always this way was so "sweet".

From "Einem" to "Red October"

"Bear-toed" - sweets with a hundred-year history. It all began at the Tsar's Einem factory, which in 1922, five years after the October Revolution, was renamed Red October. Fortunately, despite the upheavals and changes in the state, the production of these sweets was not suspended. They, like many other varieties of iris and chocolate, were produced without interruption until the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, when the range of confectionery products was reduced to 2 titles, and part of the production capacity was transferred to the production of concentrates of porridges and signal drafts.

Only in 1960, these sweets returned to the stores and could once again please everyone with their unique taste.

Not just a grill

With the fact that this is perhaps one of the most famous and favorite varieties of sweets, one does not have to argue, but the question arises: what is so popular about "Bear-faced"? Sweets today are very, very many, even the types of the same grilling can be counted more than a dozen, but the lead in sales is always for this variety. The secret of success is simple: it is a soft grilling. Not those sweets that you can break your teeth, trying to crack them, but a delicate and tasty honey-nut delicacy. They are often put on New Year's gifts for children. Therefore, "Bear-faced" - sweets, familiar to most people since childhood. And now - in more detail about the very essence, I mean the composition.

Candy "Bear-toed": composition

From the time of appearance to the present day, the recipe for making this favorite dainty has undergone many changes. To date, the composition of candy includes the following ingredients:

• Crushed peanuts;
• Chocolate glaze, which consists of grated cocoa, sugar, cocoa powder, cocoa butter equivalent, emulsifiers E476 and E322 and identical to the natural vanilla flavor;
• Sahara;
• Crushed kernel hazelnut;
• Molasses;
• A substitute for milk fat;
• Fruit puree;
• Natural honey;
• Whole milk powder;
• Flavoring identical to natural "Vanilla-creamy";
• Gelling agent E407;
• Emulsifier E322;
• Citric acid;
• Sodium citrate.

Price

This variety of grillage is distinguished by a pleasant ratio of price and quality, which always attracts the attention of consumers. But "Bear-faced" - sweets, the price of which may differ depending on the place of their purchase. They are available in packages of different types and weights. The most popular form of packaging is sachets of 250 grams. The average price of such a package for today is 100-110 rubles.

If you buy candy by weight, then the price per kilogram, as a rule, starts from 180 rubles, but it can also vary considerably depending on the place of purchase. It is cheaper to buy them in small retail chains or in wholesale markets. In supermarkets such sweets cost 30-40 rubles more. This is especially true of "Bear-bearded" in branded bags of 250 grams.

Unfortunately, these sweets are not produced in gift boxes. Perhaps this is due to the fact that this variety is not associated with something rare, it is well known, popular and sold in almost every outlet.

Benefit and harm

"Bear-faced" - sweets, the calorie content of which is equal to 528 kcal / 100 g, which is a quarter of the average daily rate. Therefore, these sweets, as well as many others, it is better not to abuse. Although some packs indicate a different caloric value - 491 or 493 kcal / 100 g.

Can everyone eat candy "Mishka Kosolapy"? The composition and content of useful organic substances is distributed as follows:

• Carbohydrates - 54.4 g;
• Fats - 31.3 g;
• Proteins - 8.7 g.

Due to the presence of sugar and a high percentage of carbohydrates, such sweets are contraindicated in people with diabetes, slow metabolism and a tendency to weight gain. They are well saturated, but the hunger after such a sweet snack will return very quickly.

Also these sweets are not suitable for people with allergies to nuts and / or honey, chocolate and milk fat, children suffering from diathesis, and people with intolerance to milk protein.

The candy wars: "Mishka" vs. "Mishka"

On September 8, 2014, a second trial was held between the factories Krasny Oktyabr and Pobeda. The reason for the dispute was the brand of sweets "Bears in the Woods", produced by the second. According to the plaintiff (OJSC "Moscow Confectionery Factory" Krasny Oktyabr "), the name is too consonant with their brand" Bear Muffin. "In addition, the wrappers of both varieties look very similar, which also became the reason for going to court.

The first attempt of the "Red October" to sue "Victory" 1.2 million rubles in compensation was unsuccessful, since the judge rejected the claims because in his opinion, the defendant did not use on his goods an image so similar to the wrapper of the plaintiff's products. But the lawyers of the "Red October" did not surrender, later the results of the trial were annulled, and the application was sent for reconsideration to higher authorities.

World fame

Clumsy Bear - under such an English name in the world market produces sweets "Red October". "Bear-footed" is loved not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. For many, this brand has become the same symbol as a nested doll or borscht. Many tourists who come to us take home soft marmalades as gifts and souvenirs.

This delicacy can be bought in so-called "Russian" stores around the world or even ordered online. Is not that what is called world popularity?

And the factory "Krasny Oktyabr" itself is known outside of Russia for its quality and centuries-old confectionery traditions. Someone may think that we can not compete in the sweet art with European countries, in particular, with "chocolate" Belgium, but even people so pampered with sweets are fond of our grilling. Therefore, "Bear-faced" - sweets, which for many long decades will please us with their unique taste.