Strela candy facts for kids
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Place of origin | Commonwealth of Independent States |
Strela (which means "arrow" in Russian and Ukrainian) is a popular type of candy. You can find it mainly in countries that were once part of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), especially in Ukraine. This candy gets its name because its special cone shape, wrapped in foil, looks just like an arrowhead!
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What Makes Strela Candy Special?
Strela candy has a very unique shape, taste, and texture. It comes in a metal foil cone, which has a thin layer of chocolate on it. The candy is filled with a super soft, creamy filling. This filling often tastes like brandy, but some companies use fruit flavors instead. The wide end of the cone is sealed with a thick piece of chocolate. Each candy is decorated in its own way by the company that makes it.
Why the Foil Cone is Important
The foil cone is a really important part of this candy. It helps make the candy easily and keeps the soft filling safe. This way, the candy can be stored and transported without getting squished.
How to Enjoy Strela Candy
Before you eat a Strela candy, it's best to chill it. This makes sure the thin chocolate layer doesn't melt and get sticky. A temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius is usually enough. Some people like it even colder, around 0 degrees Celsius, so the candy melts slowly in their mouth. You hold the candy by the thick chocolate cap, which is made to be held easily. Then, you gently unroll the foil right before you take a bite.
Strela candies are known for their delicious taste and fancy look. Many people in the CIS countries really love them. However, they can be a bit expensive (around 30 US cents per piece). Also, they don't have a lot of chocolate, which means they aren't as widely popular as some other candies.
Who Makes Strela Candy?
The name "Strela" was a trademark of the former USSR. This means that many different factories used to make this candy. Because of this, any company can still use the name "Strela" today. They just need to make sure their candy meets certain quality rules.
For example, Nestle owns a company called Svitoch in Ukraine. Svitoch makes Strela candy, but they have given their version a new name: Stozhary. This name means "Pleiades," which is a group of stars.
