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The manual meat grinder from the communist era was a staple in Romanian kitchens, allowing for homemade minced meat for various dishes. Made of cast iron, it was durable and could last for generations. Produced at the Flacăra factory in Ploiești, it featured a clamp for securing to tables and was operated by a hand crank. Despite its heavy weight, it was essential for many households. The factory, established in 1884, was a significant producer of kitchen tools but went bankrupt in 2007. Prices for these grinders remained stable over the years, and today, nostalgic buyers can find them online for similar prices as in the past.