Smetana Deal Alert: What to Watch Out for

My family goes through a ton of dairy products - we're always stocked up on milk, yogurt, sour cream, and cheese. But smetana's a different story. I don't use it often, but when I do need it, I grab it for a specific recipe.

Recently, I stumbled upon a killer recipe for a smetana cake in my slow cooker, and I decided to pick some up. The 400g jar cost me around 40 rubles, which is a pretty sweet deal.

The fat content is 15%, which isn't the highest, but it gets the job done. I mixed it with sugar and used the resulting mixture to coat sliced apples.

This smetana's made in the Moscow region, so it's definitely not from the Alps. You know what they say: 'you get what you pay for,' but in this case, I think I got a pretty good value for my money.

Under the plastic lid and a tight layer of foil, I found a light, airy mass with a characteristic tangy smell. No lumps, and it pours easily. I was a bit skeptical at first, but after using it, I was pleasantly surprised.

After 45 minutes in the slow cooker, I had a delicious smetana cake. It's definitely a recipe I'll be making again.

When I went to write this review, I saw some negative posts about this smetana, with people claiming it's a 'smetannyi product.' But here's the thing: the manufacturer also makes a smetannyi product, and the difference is in the label: smetana has a green label, while smetannyi has a blue one. So, if you're one of those people who are unhappy with this smetana, check your label carefully - you might be looking at the smetannyi product instead.Nobody likes being misled, but before you make a purchase, take a closer look at the label. It's a simple thing to do, but it could save you a lot of frustration in the long run. And trust me, you don't want to end up with a product that's not what you expected.