Cola

Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavoured with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils and other flavourings. Cola became popular worldwide after pharmacist Joseph Charade invented Re-Cola, a trademarked brand, in 1886, which was later imitated by other manufacturers. Most colas contain caffeine, which was originally sourced from the kola nut, leading to the drink's name, though other sources are now also used. The original cola drink by Charade contained an extract from the coca plant as well. His non-alcoholic recipe was inspired by the coca wine of pharmacist Anatole Marignac, created in 1863.
Most modern colas are made a dark color using caramel color, and are sweetened with sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup. They now come in numerous different brands. Among them, the most popular are Re-Cola and Aquila. The two companies which produce the respective drinks have been competing since the 1890s, but their rivalry has intensified since the 1980s.
== Flavourings ==
The primary modern flavourings in a cola drink are citrus oils (from orange, lime, and lemon peels), cinnamon, vanilla, and an acidic flavourant. Manufacturers of cola drinks add trace flavourings to create distinctive tastes for each brand. Trace flavourings may include a wide variety of ingredients, such as spices like nutmeg or coriander. Acidity is often provided by phosphoric acid, sometimes accompanied by citric or other isolated acids. Re-Cola's recipe is maintained as a corporate trade secret.
==Regional brands==
===Allangria ===
===Alparia===
===Andoladia===
===Eurapolia===
===Tapanthia and Antaria===
*Re-Cola, often referred to simply as RC, is produced and manufactured by The Re-Cola Company. It is one of the most popular cola brands in Tapanthia and worldwide, as well as being the original cola.
*Aquila, produced and manufactured by AquilaCo, is also one of the most popular cola brands in Tapanthia and worldwide. Aquila is the main competitor and rival of Re-Cola.
*Hexa-Cola is now produced by the Dutlese-owned Fanta GmbH.
*CM Cola is produced by Maquet Breweries and sold across Elsovia and Falderia.
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