16 strange delicacies that children in the USSR were not averse to eating (16 photos)

In Soviet times, it was quite difficult to purchase chewing gum. Therefore, it was replaced with tree resin. Preference was given to cherry resin, as it had the most pleasant taste.





The period of existence of the USSR was an amazing time, in which there were many unusual and rather contradictory things. Some remember their life in the Union with special warmth, others with horror and indignation. However, almost everyone born in the Soviet Union is united by nostalgia for childhood. Back then, children not only came up with entertainment for themselves, but also treats (no matter how strange it may sound).

Tar



It is worth clarifying that the tar was not eaten, but chewed. No one risked swallowing pieces of the resinous mass, since the children for the most part understood what they consisted of. However, there were those who believed that tar was good for health and could even whiten teeth.

Mallow seeds





They were also called “kalachiki”, “pumpkins” and “watermelons”. They were prized by children for their sweet taste.

Hawthorn berries



Today, experts do not recommend giving any products containing hawthorn to children under 12 years of age. This also applies to fresh berries. However, these restrictions have never stopped anyone before. They simply did not know about them.

Oxalis or hare cabbage



Few modern children would guess that inconspicuous plants growing in the nearest garden or forest can turn out to be quite edible and even tasty. Oxalis is one of them.

Grape tendrils



The grape tendrils were perfectly chewable and had a pleasant sour taste. However, it was possible to get to this delicacy only in the warm season.

Poppy pods



If you were able to collect several of these boxes at once, you automatically became the king of the court. In them you had to carefully open the top and immediately pour the entire contents into your mouth.

Acacia flowers or “bananas”



During the flowering period of the acacia, children picked unopened flowers and sucked the sweet-tart nectar from them. Yellow acacia was held in high esteem. However, some experts argue that white could still boast a richer taste.

Anthill stick



There was only one way to get this strange tasty treat. The children broke a thin twig, lowered it into an anthill, waited for the ants to take a fancy to it, and then feasted on the sour stick.

Chalk



Bite off a piece of chalk and chew it with a crunch? Easily! Yes, tasteless, but so cool!

Burnt match heads



Soldier's salt? How many pleasant taste sensations she gave to Soviet children.

Dandelions



Children often indulged in the pleasure of eating flowers or dandelion leaves. But only a real daredevil could eat a dandelion trunk, as it has a very bitter and unpleasant taste.

Pencil lead



Chewing a pencil lead is a common occurrence. Probably only lazy people haven’t tasted it.

Unripe apricots and other fruits



Adults have always warned that unripe fruits may have unpleasant consequences. However, who stopped? Apricots, apples, plums and gooseberries. The list was clearly not limited to these fruits.

Elm seeds



They were also called “cabbage” or “porridge”.

Clover



Regular clover was also considered an excellent delicacy. The children pulled out a suitable plant and licked the nectar from the base of the flowers.

Have you ever tried any of the above delicacies?