What happens if you add pepper to ice cream: Newsler's editorial team tried the new products from "Muryonki."

      But just a few minutes later, it became clear: the Kirov cold storage plant clearly decided to surprise this summer. And not for the sake of hype, but to make unusual combinations truly work.

      “Cherry-pepper”: at first it raises eyebrows, then it ends up being the first to finish

      The main topic of debate in the editorial office unexpectedly became the “Cherry-pepper” ice cream.

      The combination sounds as if it was invented by people who got bored living with regular ice cream. But in reality, the taste turned out to be much softer and more interesting than one might imagine from the name.

      At first, you feel the creamy base and a slight tartness of cherry, and only then does a barely noticeable peppery note appear — not spicy, but rather warming. As a result, the flavor is unusual, but not “strange.”

      A separate plus is the crunchy cone with a chocolate tip. It seems like a small detail, but it’s these kinds of details that make the dessert complete.

      “This ice cream initially raises eyebrows with the word ‘pepper,’ and then you suddenly realize that you finished the cone first,” the editorial team admitted after the tasting.

      Yuzu, mango, and flavors you wouldn’t usually expect from ice cream

      The most discussions during the tasting were sparked by the “Taste of Asia” series, which included both the already famous “Cherry-pepper” cone and more exotic combinations like “Yuzu-lemon” and “Mango-passion fruit.”

      Perhaps the most unusual option here was the “Yuzu-lemon” eskimo. For many, yuzu turned out to be a completely new flavor. It’s a Japanese citrus with a bright tartness and a very fresh aroma.

      In the ice cream, it works unexpectedly delicately: first — the crunch of lemon glaze, then vanilla ice cream, and only after that do the citrus notes unfold. It turned out not sharp, but rather refreshing — a good option for a hot day.

      The “Mango-passion fruit” feels more like a “summer vacation.” Here, the mood is completely different: sweet mango, a slight tartness of passion fruit, and a soft creamy texture. The flavor is bright, rich, and clearly aimed at those who love fruity desserts.

      However, the “Watermelon-strawberry with rice balls” surprised for a different reason. Usually, watermelon desserts often lean towards an overly artificial taste, but here the watermelon turned out light and natural. The strawberry makes it softer, while the rice balls in glaze add crunch and turn an ordinary cone into almost a little attraction.

      The journalists were so engrossed in the tasting that they tried to get to the chocolate and balls at the bottom of the cone as quickly as possible. There’s no doubt that this option will be especially appreciated by children!

      For those who still choose the classics

      However, “Muryonkino” did not completely dive into gastronomic experiments. The lineup also includes more familiar flavors — just made a bit more interesting.

      For example, “Mango-vanilla” in a waffle cone turned out to be a very calm and understandable option: the classic flavor of vanilla ice cream is complemented here by a light fruity freshness.

      The editorial team was particularly drawn to the pistachio ice cream. Without excessive sweetness and the bright “pastry” flavor that sometimes appears in similar desserts. Here, the focus is more on softness and a natural pistachio aftertaste.

      And for lovers of more intense combinations, the “Cherry-cherry with chocolate topping” in a large paper cup is suitable — with berry tartness, pieces of berries, and chocolate.

      Ice cream for different moods

      And perhaps a separate plus of the lineup is that they didn’t try to make “one ice cream for everyone.”

      There are small cups that are convenient to grab on the way on a hot day. There are cones — the classic of summer walks, when the ice cream finishes faster than it melts.

      Or large paper cups and containers that resemble the format of “an evening at home watching a series” or a picnic for the whole company.

      And also — tubes with whipped chocolate glaze, which instantly evoke a childlike desire to buy two at once: one for yourself, the other “for later.”

      At the same time, even the packaging of “Muryonkino” looks bright and modern — especially the “Taste of Asia” series, which you want to examine even before you open the ice cream.

      Not only taste but also a normal composition

      Another aspect that has become just as important to many today as taste is the product composition.

      “Muryonkino” ice cream is produced according to GOST, without milk fat substitutes. And this is precisely the case where naturalness is felt not only in the description on the packaging but also in the taste — especially in the creamy base.

      At the same time, the lineup does not try to be “too correct” or boring. Quite the opposite: here, classic ice cream unexpectedly coexists with yuzu, pepper, passion fruit, and rice balls — and this is what makes the tasting truly interesting.

      In the end, the debate about which ice cream turned out to be the best in the editorial office did not conclude. But everyone agreed on one thing: this summer, “Muryonkino” is clearly betting not only on nostalgia for the familiar ice cream but also on the desire to surprise. And it seems that the Kirov cold storage plant has succeeded in this.