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Red Kola is a carbonated soft drink made from fruit extracts, and may include flavouring from the kola nut. Red Kola is made by various firms including Currie's (operated by Dunns Food & Drinks Ltd), Solripe, and A.G. Barr.

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Red Kola

Type	Soft Drink
Manufacturer	A.G. Barr plc, Currie's
Distributor	Dunns Food & Drinks Ltd
Country of origin	Scotland
Colour	Black carrot, Safflower (Barr's) Anthocyanin, Turmeric (Currie's)
Related products	Irn-Bru, Tizer, Coca-Cola
Website	https://www.dunnsfoodanddrinks.co.uk/our-range/own-brands/curries-red-kola-3

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.

Ingredients

Currie's Red Kola: carbonated water, sugar, tartaric acid, flavourings, preservative (sodium benzoate), sweeteners (sodium saccharin, aspartame), colours (E163, E100).

Barr Red Kola: carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, flavouring, concentrates (black carrot, safflower), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), preservative (sodium benzoate).

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