Source: Atlas Obscura
In Soviet-era Russia, candy wasn’t made for pleasure; it was a functional food. Gematogen was one such candy bar. The sweet supplement was developed to treat anemia, malnutrition, and fatigue. And it was fashioned from processed cow’s blood.
Generations of Russian children grew up chomping down on the condensed milk–sweetened bar with a gleeful…
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