Cola
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Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils and other flavorings. Cola became popular worldwide after the American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton invented Coca-Cola, a trademarked brand, in 1886, which was imitated by other manufacturers. Most colas contain caffeine originally from the kola nut, leading to the drink's name, though other sources have since been used. The Pemberton cola drink also contained a coca plant extract.[1][3] His non-alcoholic recipe was inspired by the coca wine of pharmacist Angelo Mariani, created in 1863.[3][4]
 A glass of cola served with ice cubes | |
| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Introduced | May 8, 1886,[1][2] as Coca-Cola |
| Color | Caramel (with certain exceptions such as Zevia Cola and Kola Román) |
| Flavor | Cola (Kola nut, citrus, cinnamon and vanilla) |
Most modern colas have a dark caramel color, and are sweetened with sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup. They come in numerous different brands, with Coca-Cola and Pepsi being among the most popular.[5] These two companies have been competing since the 1890s, a rivalry that has intensified since the 1980s.[6][7]