cola

Also known as cola drink

Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils, and other flavorings. The name, however, comes from the kola nut (Cola acuminata), which imbues the beverage with caffeine (though other sources of caffeine are generally used in modern formulations). A stimulating soda using kola appeared circa 1880.

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Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils, and other ingredients, with its name derived from the kola nut that originally provided its caffeine content. It has been a popular beverage since around 1880, when stimulating sodas using kola first appeared, though modern versions typically use other caffeine sources.

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Drink.name: Cola
Drink.image: Glass of Cola.jpg
Drink.caption: A glass of cola served with ice cubes
Drink.type: Soft drink
Drink.origin: United States
Drink.color: Caramel (with certain exceptions such as Zevia Cola and Kola Román)
Drink.flavor: Kola nut, citrus, cinnamon and vanilla

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Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 841 products

eNutri-Score

4NOVA · Ultra-processed food

Energy: 21 kcal
Fat: 0.1 g
— of which saturates: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5.4 g
— of which sugars: 5.4 g
Fibre: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.1 g
Salt: 0.11 g

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Commons category: Cola drinks
inception: 1886-00-00

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Flavorings
Clear cola
Health effects
Regional brands
Asia
Europe
North America
South America
Oceania
Defunct brands
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References
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Cola became popular worldwide after the success of Coca-Cola, a trademarked brand and symbol of American capitalism which has been imitated by other manufacturers. In 1886, American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton finetuned his recipe for a soft drink; it also contained unspent coca leaf extract, and therefore cocaine. His non-alcoholic recipe was directly inspired by the coca wine of pharmacist Angelo Mariani, created in 1863. Local prohibition laws forced him to adapt his recent creation, French Wine Coca.