Red Kola
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| Type | Soft Drink |
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| Manufacturer | A.G. Barr plc, Currie's |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Introduced | 19?? |
| Colour | Red, (E104, E122) |
| Related products | Irn-Bru, Tizer, Coca-Cola |
| Website | http://www.barr-red-kola.co.uk/, http://www.dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=85 |
Red Kola is a carbonated soft drink made from fruit extracts, and may include flavouring from the kola nut. The main manufacturer and supplier is Barr's, the other being Currie's (an Ayrshire based supplier from Dunn's Food and Drink).
Despite the name, it bears no resemblance to more traditional cola drinks in either flavour or appearance. It is bright red in colour and has a unique taste, significantly sharper than cola and with a strong fruit base.
[edit] Availability
As with other Currie's and Barr's products, it is widely sold throughout Scotland and can be purchased in various containers, including returnable glass bottles. It is virtually impossible to find in English shops (ASDA supermarkets and some Costcutters stock it), though cans have been known; Lidl supermarkets do stock it on an occasional basis. It can be purchased from Barr's web site.
[edit] Ingredients
Currie's Red Kola : Carbonated Water, Sugar, Tartaric Acid, Flavourings, Sweeteners (*Aspartame, Sodium Saccharin), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Preservative (Sodium Benzoate), Colours (E104, E122)
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