The cost of preparing one portion of pancakes for a family of four in Russia increased by 19.7% during the year, reaching 106 rubles. writes about this TASS Referring to Rusprodsoyuz.
For comparison: in 2023 you can prepare a portion of pancakes for only 88.6 rubles.
The pancake index is based on a classic recipe: wheat flour (130 grams), milk (300 ml), eggs (three), sugar (30 grams), butter (40 grams).
Prices of traditional pancake ingredients also increased, but to a lesser extent. Thus, the price of sour cream increased by 2.2% and the price of honey increased by 7.1% throughout the year.
By the way, red caviar prices before the holiday in Russia decreased by an average of 6%. Today a kilogram of delicacy will cost an average of 6,124 rubles.
In 2024, Maslenitsa will begin on March 11, almost three weeks later than last year. Easter will also be late – May 5.
Previous experts guess Chocolate prices increase towards summer.