Chocolate "Alenka": customer reviews

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Chocolate "Alenka" is widely known and loved in our country. It has been popular among Russian buyers for more than half a century. Many consumers who have left reviews about Alenka chocolate admit that it takes them on the waves of memory to a carefree childhood, where this delicacy took part in family tea parties and gatherings with friends. We will talk more about the famous sweets in this article.

History of Creation

In the second half of the 20th century, there was a need to see high-quality and affordable milk chocolate of domestic production on store shelves. Thus, the government of the USSR decided to launch a new food program, under which Moscow factories immediately began work on creating the product.

As a result, workers of the Red October factory found a suitable recipe. The new product was immediately put into mass production. Judging by the reviews of chocolate "Alenka" ("RedOctober"), it can be safely stated that the Soviet people liked it and immediately began to enjoy mass popularity. But at that time this product was produced without a recognizable trademark. The situation had to be corrected immediately.

Brand history

In the process of searching for a trademark for chocolate "Alenka", a competition was announced in the media for the best emblem. The winner was a photo provided by the cultural worker A. M. Gerinas, which depicted his eight-month-old daughter in a silk scarf. Before decorating the chocolate packaging, it was necessary to transfer the photo to paper.

As a result, artist Nikolai Maslov made minor changes. For example, to complete the artistic image, it was decided to change the color of the eyes, the shape of the lips, the oval of the girl's face, the direction of her gaze. The resulting sample became the hallmark of Alenka chocolate for many years.

Interesting facts

At the very beginning of the creative search for a recognizable trademark for the famous Alenka chocolate brand, a lot of different options were proposed. There was even an idea to transfer the image from Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov's painting "Alyonushka" to the wrapper, but as a result, it was decided that a different solution should be sought for the brand of the children's product.

In the early 2000s, Elena Alexandrovna Gerinas decided to sueconfectionery factory "Red October" for copyright infringement. She demanded monetary compensation in the amount of five million rubles and the conclusion of an agreement. The proceedings lasted about two years, after which a verdict was issued that the drawing on the wrapper was not a copy of Elena's photograph. The court decided to reject the claim.

Currently, the Alenka brand of chocolate is widely known throughout the country, so this image is widely used in modern culture.

Composition

The composition of the delicacy contains the following components: sugar, milk powder, butter and cocoa powder, as well as flavorings and emulsifiers. Chocolate "Alenka" is enriched with a vitamin complex, which contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and B vitamins. The manufacturer also noted on the packaging that the product must be stored at room temperature and not exposed to sunlight. Numerous consumers of chocolate "Alenka" in the reviews noted the natural composition of the product, pleasant taste and aroma.

Calorie and nutritional value

The number of calories is usually calculated per one hundred grams of the finished product. Thus, the energy value of the dessert in question is 550 kilocalories. The nutritional value is also calculated per one hundred grams of the product and is:

• Proteins - 7 grams.
• Fat - 34 grams.
• Carbs - 53 grams.
• Dietary fiber - 2.3 grams.

It is worth noting that all values are given for the classic milk chocolate "Alenka". Consumer reviews about it are saturated with warm nostalgia for childhood, family tea parties and holidays. The producers of the famous dessert note that the recipe has remained unchanged since the second half of the 20th century, that is, this delicious dessert has been bringing joy to people for more than fifty years.

Types of chocolate "Alenka"

Currently, the range of sweets produced under the brand name "Alenka" is very large. It includes not only milk chocolate, but also sweets, biscuits, rolls, caramel, cookies, waffle cakes and waffles. Let's talk in more detail about the dessert "Alenka", which currently has more than eleven types. This includes the following varieties:

• Classic milk chocolate.
• With pieces of hazelnuts.
• With popcorn and caramel.
• With colorful dragees.
• Aerated milk chocolate.
• With hazelnuts and raisins.
• With almond pieces.

In the reviews of chocolate "Alenka" consumers noted that the portioned bars of this product are very convenient and functional. They are designed to be convenient to eat on a trip when there is no way to wash your hands. Currently, there are such types of portioned milk chocolate as:

• Classic with milk filling.
• With stuffingfrom boiled condensed milk.
• With creamy nut filling.
• With aerated filling (creme brulee flavor).
• With milk filling and cereals.

Judging by the reviews of Alenka milk chocolate, buyers appreciate the classic look of the dessert the most, the recipe of which has not changed for more than half a century.

The benefits and harms of the product

Milk chocolate is good for he alth in small quantities. This fact was confirmed by Swiss scientists during a large-scale experiment that lasted for ten years. Researchers have found that eating chocolate significantly improves brain activity, the work of the cardiovascular system, and also stabilizes blood pressure. In addition, manufacturers have enriched the product with a vitamin complex, which makes it a source of potassium, calcium and B vitamins, and the natural composition, which excludes the use of vegetable oils, completes the picture.

It is worth noting that the daily portion of milk chocolate should not exceed 100 grams. Thus, the currently widespread hypothesis about the dangers of this product was refuted.

Despite the fact that a small portion of chocolate will not harm the body, it should be used carefully by people who are prone to allergic reactions, those with diabetes or other chronic diseases. If you have any doubts, you should immediately consult your doctor.

Milk chocolate "Alenka": reviews and manufacturer

Currently, the United Confectioners holding is engaged in the production of this confectionery. It should be noted that the range of products has been significantly expanded. New varieties, sweets, caramels, cookies and other sweets have appeared.

Thanks to the expanded product line, sales dynamics have improved dramatically. Consumer reviews of Alenka chocolate with new additives (such as nuts and raisins, multi-colored dragees, fruits, cereals) are overwhelmingly positive. People give high marks to the quality of the product, as well as its budget cost. Many buyers note the benefits of Alenka portioned milk chocolate. The product in sticks is convenient to take with you for a light snack on a trip or for a walk, share a treat with friends and do not worry about hygiene.

The most popular product in the line of products, judging by customer reviews of chocolate "Alenka", is the classic version. The recipe for this product has not changed for more than half a century (since 1966).

However, there are negative reviews about the product. People write that now the taste of "Alenka" is much worse than it was before. Nobody likes that flavors and emulsifiers appeared in the composition. Some customers report that the chocolate tastes bitter after a short period of storage.

The famous products of the brand "Alenka" of the holding "Unitedconfectioners" is widely known throughout our country. The trademark with a cute girl in a bright silk scarf is familiar to many customers since childhood. Currently, the product line has expanded significantly. Each consumer will be able to choose a product that he will like.