Cola

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About

Cola is a dark colored carbonated beverage often containing caffeine that was made popular by Coke and Pepsi.

Despite its name, Cola is rarely if ever made from the bitter Kola nut. It is made from citrus oils such as lemon or lime, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with spices such as cinnamon and vanilla. Depending on the manufacturer, other flavorings may be added to distinguish the brand.

Information

Other names: Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola

Translations: Kola, コーラ, كولا, Kolesá, Kola, Kola, Cây cô la, קולה, Кола, 콜라, Koula, कोला, Кола, 可乐, Кола, Кола

Physical Description

Cola is fizzy, dark brown in colour. It is shape less and takes the same of the container in which it is poured.

Colors: Drak brown

Tasting Notes

Flavors: Sweet

Mouthfeel: Fizzy

Food complements: Pizza, Chips

Wine complements: Sparkling wine

Beverage complements: Rum, Vodka

Substitutes: Beer

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

Peak: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

Choosing: Look at the expiry date. It should not be expired.

Buying: Cola is available in all Supermarkets, resturants.

Procuring: Most cola, however, uses a flavoring called fantasia. Fantasia is a mix of vanilla, cinnamon and citrus, made into syrup. As well, cola gets it taste from phosphoric acid, which provides a more acid taste
Its is manufactured,bottled in big factories..

Preparation and Use

Serve chilled, on ice, or in mixed drinks. Can also be used as an ingredient in cakes or as a sauce for roasting meats, especially ham.

Conserving and Storing

Comes in glass, plastic, and cans. Though it has a relatively long shelf life, colas will lose carobonation and flavor over time, especially if exposed to heat and sunlight.