Buying a good stew today is a real problem. It seems to look like a pretty decent jar with a GOST icon. And when you open it, it’s immediately clear that it doesn’t smell like real meat here. Pieces of unknown origin, fat, water, and where did the Soviet product go, 100% natural, fragrant and insanely tasty? Those who were born in those distant times remember that the stew could be eaten simply with spoons, cold, and experience tremendous pleasure. And now you can find at least something similar on the market? If you focus on prices, then Elinskaya stew comes out on top. Does this mean that the manufacturer fully complies with all the subtleties of the technological process? Let's deal with you together.
Everyone has their own opinion
This is not a new brand in the Russian market. Elinsky stew has already become so familiar on the shelves of supermarkets that customers simply split into two camps. Some are satisfied with its quality, and they regularly use products for cooking. Others were very disappointed at the first test and do not buy it anymore. Therefore, without expert judgment, it is difficult to say whether a given product is really so good or bad.
A little bit about the company
Elin stew is produced at the food factory of the same name. This is a major exporter of food products, which sells products in the following areas:
- Preservation: meat and meat and vegetable products , stew, pastes and cereals. Only about 40 items.
- Semi-finished products of deep freezing. This is lumpy meat and a delicious group, that is, tongues, steaks and liver.
What I want to note, Elinsky stew is a brand that has been known for over 10 years. The enterprise is a real giant. It is equipped with the most modern and technological equipment. The products are awarded with awards, among which there is silver and gold at various food exhibitions. The company became the winner of the "Conservation 2007" contest.
Number one for feeding soldiers
Stew Elinsky "Army of Russia" - is not only a trademark, but also a certain symbol of quality. Indeed, if the Klinsky Combine is able to conclude contracts for the supply of food to the army, then its products really meet all the quality criteria. Today, special attention is paid to the soldiers ’nutrition; reports are regularly submitted on average consumption norms for each soldier of the necessary nutrients.
Let's look at the composition of the product. It may be interesting for the consumer that nothing but the kind of meat from which the product is prepared should be indicated on the package. Any deviation from this norm can be considered a violation of GOST. The stew "Army of Russia" in the composition has only pork or beef and nothing more. The state quality standard number confirms that these products are certified and subject to strict control.
Customer opinion
And what appears to the end consumer stew Elinsky "Army of Russia"? Reviews are generally good. People buy it some of the nostalgia for years of service, some out of curiosity, but most remain true to this brand. Of the pluses, consumers emphasize that the composition is really meat that smells and behaves in a frying pan exactly as it should. In addition, the consumer is attracted by the trademark and packaging itself. Of the minuses, the presence of fat and veins in the composition is noted, from which we can conclude that this product is not made exclusively from selected meat of the first grade in order to maintain a competitive market value.
Premium brand product
In the range of products of this manufacturer there is also such a stew. Elinsky meat-packing plant offers the consumer a choice of several good brands, among which each of you can find what suits him. So, "Elinsky Premium" is a stew, as it should be. Let her price be a little higher, but the result is definitely worth it. The jar is equipped with a convenient ring so that the consumer does not experience problems with opening.
At first glance, the contents make it clear that this is the desired product that you have been looking for so long. In a jar neatly stacked whole slices of selected beef without a single vein, covered with a white cap of fat. The aroma of spices emphasizes the nobility of this product. This is really the best Elin stew.
Customer reviews say that the taste of the contents of the jar is surprisingly similar to that unforgettable taste from childhood. In a pan, the product does not turn into a puddle of water with a piece of vein in the middle, but only reveals an amazing aroma. A connoisseur of real meat will not resist his charm.
"Elinsky Extra"
This is another product that is recommended to try. The most popular is beef stew Elinskaya. Customer reviews say that it is low in fat, unlike pork. However, there is a category of consumers that does not like beef for its characteristic fiber content. Especially for them, the manufacturer released the brand "Elinsky Extra." This is stewed beef and pork made from selected meat. Such an alternative for everyone. Some consumers complain that the products are too salty, but when you consider that they are added to soups and cereals rather than eaten in pure form, this is a relatively small minus.
Not without flaws
Why, if the product is so good, can you find a lot of reviews on the network in which consumers express a clear disappointment with the purchased product? In fact, there can only be one reason, which means that products of not the best quality were on sale. Let's look for information and find out when the expert test purchases of the Elins beef stew took place. Customer reviews with negative ratings most often relate to the period of 2011. It was at this time that you can find data on test purchases, which were criticized by experts. Compared with the declared amount, the composition turned out to have less protein, and also lowered the content of meat and fat. Otherwise, no violations were detected. However, since then the situation has apparently changed, and the stated problems have been fixed. Presumably, it was precisely these omissions in the work of the plant that caused such strikingly different reviews.
We go to the country - stew "Yes"
Of course, the main consumers are those who travel to nature. These are summer residents and fishermen, hunters and travelers, in general, all who need to quickly prepare a hearty, hearty dinner with the minimum amount of dishes. This can also include avid bachelors, as well as very busy people who come home too late to cook a full meal. Sometimes you can find ads: "Buy stew Elinsky (GOST)." This is most often someone from the representatives of these categories wants to buy cheaper and immediately for a long time.
Pate and cereal
In addition to stews, the assortment has a huge amount of other products that can please the consumer. First of all, it is meat porridge. How convenient it is, especially if you need to quickly have a quick whip! Throw in a pan with hot water - and after 10 minutes the food is on the table. Buckwheat, rice, pearl barley - choose to your taste.
The second large group of products is paste. Delicate, juicy, they will definitely please everyone who loves sandwiches for breakfast. Made from goose, chicken and beef liver or turkey, without preservatives and extraneous additives, they will delight everyone who likes to refresh themselves with a cup of coffee or tea. Even small children, who often do not like meat, eat pastes with great pleasure.
Instead of a conclusion
Finding a good stew today in the store is really not easy. However, the Elinsky brand is proven and recognizable. Despite the differences, mostly reviews about her are very good. Someone considers it a gourmet product, others consider the stew solely as a quick meal. But this brand remains a favorite among a large audience of customers.