Plazma (biscuit) facts for kids
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| Type | Biscuit |
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| Owner | Bambi A.D. |
| Introduced | 1967 |
| Markets | South Europe |
| Tagline | All you need (Serbian: Све што ти треба) |
Plazma (pronounced Plaz-ma) is a super popular brand of soft biscuits. These yummy treats are owned by a company called Bambi A.D. in Serbia. Plazma biscuits first came out in 1967. They were made to be a tasty and affordable choice for everyone. Outside of Serbia, especially in Western Europe and the Americas, you might know them as "Lane" biscuits.
History
The story of how Plazma biscuits began is quite interesting! One version says that a baker named Petar Tutavac (1934–2022) used to work for an Italian biscuit company. When he lost his job, he decided to go back to his hometown of Požarevac in Serbia. There, he helped start the food company Bambi a.d. and create the famous Plazma biscuits in 1967. They were called "Lane" outside of former Yugoslavia to avoid any legal issues with other companies.
However, the founder of Bambi, Momčilo Filipović, shared a different story. He wanted to turn a wheat mill in Leskovac into a biscuit factory. The city preferred to focus on its traditional textile industry. So, after a lot of talks, Bambi was set up in Požarevac. Petar Tutavac, who was a master-baker from a small factory in Croatia, joined the team. He later became the technical director.
Varieties
Over the years, Plazma has created many different kinds of biscuits. There have been 20 varieties in total! Nine of these varieties are no longer made.
| Name | Description | Year of release | Still made? |
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| Plazma Mlevena | This is Plazma biscuit that has been ground into crumbs. It's great for desserts! | 1998 | Yes |
| Čoko Plazma | A smaller Plazma biscuit, half-covered in chocolate. It joined Plazma Plus in 2018. | 2008 | No |
| Plazma Dobar Start | Plazma cereal with pieces of dried fruit. It was advertised as a quick breakfast. | 2009 | No |
| Plazma Keksići | Small Plazma biscuits shaped like animals. These were made for children. They came in chocolate and plain flavors. | 2010 | No |
| Plazma Posna | This Plazma keeps the same great taste but is made without ingredients that are not "posno" (suitable for fasting periods). | 2011 | Yes |
| Plazma Diet | Plazma biscuits with no sugar added. | 2012 | Yes |
| Plazma XXL | A single, longer Plazma biscuit, half-covered in chocolate. It's a bigger treat! | 2013 | Yes |
| Plazma 2 Go | Smaller Plazma biscuits, perfect for taking with you. Plazma Mini replaced it in 2015. | 2013 | No |
| Plazma Uživancija | A smaller pack of Plazma that had 6 biscuits inside. | 2013 | No |
| Plazma Milky Sandwich | A cookie shaped like a sandwich, with milk cream between two Plazma cookies. It was inspired by eating Plazma with milk. | 2014 | No |
| Plazma Shake&Go | An instant drink powder. When mixed with water, it made a milkshake that tasted like Plazma and milk. | 2014 | No |
| Plazma Plus (2014-2018) | Plazma with added hazelnuts and grains. It later combined with Čoko Plazma to make the new Plazma Plus. | 2014 | No |
| Plazma Mini | Smaller Plazma biscuits. They were available in different flavors, like Apricot with Yogurt. | 2015 | No |
| Plazma Mini Mini | Tiny, bite-sized Plazma biscuits. They came in flavors like Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry-Milkshake, and Peanut (which is no longer made). | 2016 | Yes |
| Plazma Slana | This Plazma biscuit has less sugar and more salt. It tastes more like a cracker. It comes in Regular and Cheese flavors. | 2017 | Yes |
| Plazma Plus | Smaller Plazma biscuits with stronger flavors. They first came out in Chocolate, Cappuccino, and Hazelnut. Later, Caramel and Apricot with Yogurt were added. | 2018 | Yes |
| Plazma Kids | Small Plazma biscuits shaped like Paw Patrol characters. These are often advertised for young children. | 2018 | Yes |
| Plazma Kocka | A wafer with ground Plazma and walnuts, covered in chocolate and more walnuts. | 2018 | Yes |
| Plazma Sticks | A Plazma biscuit shaped like a stick. It's covered in chocolate, walnuts, and ground Plazma. | 2020 | Yes |
| PlazMix | Plazma chunks mixed with raspberries or hazelnuts and dark chocolate. It's meant to be eaten like cereal with milk. | 2021 | Yes |
