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[[Image:Pepsinewcan.jpg|right|thumb|A can of [[Pepsi]] cola]] |
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[[Image:CocaColaBottle background free.jpg|right|thumb|The Indonesian version of the characteristically-shaped [[Coca-Cola]] bottle]] |
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'''Cola''' is a sweet, [[Carbonation|carbonated]] drink usually with [[caramel coloring]] and containing [[caffeine]].<ref name="flavoring">{{citeweb|url=http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-cola-flavored-with.htm|title=What is Cola Flavored with?|accessdate=2007-06-19}}</ref> |
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Originally invented by the druggist [[John Pemberton]], it has become popular worldwide. Today, [[Coca-Cola]], [[Pepsi]], and [[RC Cola]] have become the major international brands, leading to the drink often being seen as a symbol of the [[United States]]. |
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==Flavoring== |
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Despite the name, the primary flavoring ingredients in a cola drink are [[sugar]], [[citrus]] oils (orange, lime, or lemon fruit peel), [[cinnamon]], [[vanilla]], and an acidic flavorant<ref>http://sparror.cubecinema.com/cube/cola/chemistry/cola2.htm</ref>. Many different manufacturers of cola drinks add other trace ingredients to the drink in addition to these flavorings in order to create distinctively different tastes for each brand. Trace flavorings may include [[nutmeg]], [[lavender]], and a wide variety of ingredients, but the base flavorings that most people identify with a cola taste remain vanilla and cinnamon. [[Kola nut]]s, which have a bitter taste, contribute little or no flavor to most cola recipes. Acidity is often provided by [[phosphoric acid]], sometimes accompanied by citric or other isolated acids. |
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Inexpensive colas may contain only vanilla and cinnamon as flavorings, which provide a simple cola taste {{Fact|date=May 2008}}. Many cola drink recipes are closely-guarded secrets of their manufacturers, with the recipe used by [[Coca-Cola formula|Coca-Cola]] being perhaps the most famous in this respect. |
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In addition to sweeteners such as [[high fructose corn syrup]], many other sweeteners may be used as the sweetening ingredient in cola, including [[sugar]], [[stevia]], or an [[artificial sweetener]] depending on product and market. "Sugar-free" or "diet" colas contain artificial sweeteners only. |
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[[Image:Information.svg|25px]] Welcome to Wikipedia. Although everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia, we would like to remind you not to [[Wikipedia:No personal attacks|attack]] other editors{{#if:|, as you did on [[:{{{1}}}]]}}. Please comment on the contributions and not the contributors. Take a look at the [[Wikipedia:Introduction|welcome page]] to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. {{#if:|{{{2}}}|Thank you.}}<!-- Template:uw-npa1 --> [[User:Troy 07|~ Troy]] ([[User talk:Troy 07|talk]]) 18:32, 10 October 2008 (UTC) |
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[[Image:Generic Cola Can Jewel.jpg|right|thumb|A can of generic brand Cola]] |
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:Please discontinue your editing. It appears to be disruptive. I would much appreciate that. [[User:Troy 07|~ Troy]] ([[User talk:Troy 07|talk]]) 18:44, 10 October 2008 (UTC) |
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The most successful brands of cola are [[Coca-Cola]], [[Pepsi]], and [[RC Cola]]. There are too many local brands to list, made by small regional producers but certain countries and continents have variants produced on a mass scale for large populations. Many generic manufacturers of cola around the world now exist. [[Dr Pepper]] is not a cola brand and has 23 distinct flavors (according to the manufacturer) and found not to be cola in a 1963 U.S. district court case.<ref>[http://www.drpepper.com/text/faq.aspx Dr. Pepper FAQ]</ref> |
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You are the one with disruptive editing, I want to reach one of the responsible persons hear--[[User:Great Sphinx|Great Sphinx]] ([[User talk:Great Sphinx#top|talk]]) 18:47, 10 October 2008 (UTC) |
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[[Image:Information.png|25px]] Please do not violate Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]] policy, as you did with <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion+in+Egypt?diff=244421825 this edit]</span> to [[:Religion in Egypt]]. Thank you. <!-- Template:uw-hugglenpov2 --> [[User:PrinceOfCanada-HG|PrinceOfCanada-HG]] ([[User talk:PrinceOfCanada-HG|talk]]) 18:52, 10 October 2008 (UTC) |
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===Europe=== |
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*[[Alter Cola]] is the native cola in [[Catalonia]] |
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*[[American Cola]] and [[Adria Cola]] are the local drinks in [[Romania]]. |
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*[[Breizh Cola]] is a local brand from [[Britanny]] ([[France]]) it offers different and unique flavors like a [[cloves]] aroma, bottled in an original [[cider]] bottle. |
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*[[Cuba Cola]] is the native cola of [[Sweden]]. |
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*In [[Denmark]], the native [[Jolly Cola]] was more popular than Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola during the 1960's and 70's. |
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*[[Czech Republic|Czech]] and [[Slovakia|Slovak]] [[Kofola]] is the third best selling soft-drink in their markets behind Coca-Cola and Pepsi. |
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*[[Germany|German]] brand [[Afri-Cola]] had a higher caffeine content (about 250 mg/L) until the product was relaunched with a new formulation in 1999, and has it again since a second relaunch with the original formulation in April 2006. |
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*[[Turkey]]'s regional cola is [[Cola Turka]]. |
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*[[Virgin Cola]] was popular in the [[United Kingdom]], [[South Africa]] and [[Western Europe|western European countries]] in the 1990s but has waned in availability. |
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*[[Barr Cola]] made by [[A.G. Barr]] (The makers of the popular [[Irn Bru]] drink) in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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== Disruptively editing == |
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===Asia and the Middle East=== |
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*[[Alef Cola]] is a brand of cola in [[Israel]] and the [[Palestinian Territories]], marketed specifically to [[Haredim]]. The kosher emblem is as large and prominent as the brand insignia. |
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*[[Mecca Cola]], an Arab-Israeli activist beverage, is sold in the [[Middle East]] and parts of Europe. |
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*[[RC Cola]] was popular in the [[Philippines]] with its franchisee [[Asiawide Beverages]]. RC was introduced to [[Israel]] in 1995 with the slogan "RC: Just like in America!" |
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*[[Star Cola]] is a brand from Gaza-Palestine. |
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*[[Super Drink]] is a popular cola in the [[Palestinian Territories]] and the [[State of Israel]]. |
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*[[Thums Up]] is a popular cola brand in India. |
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*[[Campa Cola]] was India's most popular brand prior to the introduction of Pepsi and Coca-Cola to the Indian market in 1991. |
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*[[Zam Zam Cola]], popular in Iran and parts of the Arab world. |
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Hi there. I have received a complaint in private regarding your behaviour, and I'm now asking you firmly to be mindful of how you edit here: I consider your recent edits to be [[WP:disruptive editing|disruptive]]. In the spirit of [[WP:assume good faith|assume good faith]], I've put this down to relative newness: we all make mistakes when we first join Wikipedia—it's a confusing place, after all! |
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===Americas=== |
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*[[Inca Kola]] is another brand that is now marketed in many countries by the [[The Coca-Cola Company|Coca Cola group]]; it is the major cola in some South American countries. This bright yellow carbonated beverage is especially popular in Peru, which was once the heartland of the Inca (or Inka) Empire. Inca Kola was only recently bought by Coca-Cola. |
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*[[R.C. Cola|Royal Crown]] ([[RC Cola]]) is widely available in the United States, Canada and Mexico. |
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*There is also an [[open source]] recipe for a cola drink, [[OpenCola]]. |
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*[[tuKola]] and Tropicola are brands from [[Cuba]] (also sold widely in Italy) |
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In particular, I'd like to note that your interactions with the editor Tony have been somewhat unimpressive. If you disagree with the changes that an editor has made, the approach is not to blanket undo his edits (known as "[[WP:REVERT|reverting]]"); rather, you should open discussion on the article's talk page, outlining what you think is incorrect about the edit, and proposing a compromise. (See also: [[WP:DISCUSS|Wikipedia:Discussion]]; [[WP:DR|Wikipedia:Dispute resolution]].) |
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==Chemical reactions== |
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[[Image:Cola in a cup.jpg|thumb|The carbonation in this cup of cola is evident from the bubbles.]] |
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Being carbonated, colas are acidic ([[carbonic acid]] is formed when [[carbon dioxide]] dissolves in water), and so can react violently with [[Base (chemistry)|basic]] chemicals, such as [[baking soda]]. Many colas also contain [[phosphoric acid]] and/or [[citric acid]], which further increases the acidity.<ref name="medicaleffects"/> Colas containing phosphoric acid have been linked to chronic kidney disease.<ref>{{cite journal | author = Tina M. Saldana, Olga Basso, Rebecca Darden, and Dale P. Sandler | title = Carbonated beverages and chronic kidney disease | year = 2007 | journal = [[Epidemiology]] | volume = 18 | issue = 4 | pages = 501–506 | doi = | url = http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17525693&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum}}</ref> Drinking two or more of these colas per day more than doubled the incidence of kidney disease, while colas containing citric acid did not have an effect. |
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If you have any queries, problems, or worries about any aspect of Wikipedia, simply use [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:AGK&action=edit§ion=new '''this'''] link to post me a new message on my [[user talk:AGK|user_talk page]], and I'll respond as soon as I can; alternatively, you can seek help from an editor via [[Wikipedia:Highly Active Users]]. [[Wikipedia:New contributors' help page]] and [[Wikipedia:Tutorial]] may also be of some use. |
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The [[Diet Coke and Mentos eruption]] is an experiment that became popular at the start of the 21st century. {{Fact|date=October 2007}} [[Mentos]] candies and crystalline powders such as sugar and salt when added to cola (usually diet coke), cause fizzing by providing many [[Nucleation|micronucleation]] points for the carbon dioxide to leave solution. This however is a physical reaction resulting from the release of dissolved CO2 as opposed to a chemical reaction. |
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However, on my original note: calm down your approach to editing, and be mindful that your opinion is equally as important as every other editor's. When contributing, try and "easy up" a little; it doesn't need to be so serious! Take things slowly, and think every edit through before you click "save." Wikipedia becomes much more fun—and your edits, much more productive—when you do. |
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Another experiment involved adding [[dry ice]], providing additional carbon dioxide can force some of the carbon dioxide present in the drink out of solution, creating an explosion, destroying the bottle. |
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[[User:AGK|<font color="#2A8B31">'''Anthøny'''</font>]] [[user talk:AGK|<font color="#2A8B31">✉</font>]] 18:56, 10 October 2008 (UTC) |
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In either case, mixing these substances with cola (or any other carbonated drink) causes the drink to bubble, creating foam and greatly increasing the pressure in the bottle, resulting in either the bottle or the cap giving way.<ref name="medicaleffects">{{citeweb|url=http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=162805|title=Effects of an acidic beverage (Coca-Cola) on absorption of ketoconazole|accessdate=2007-06-19}}</ref> |
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Can’t you read the discussion in Egypt talk page and check who is violating Wikipedia's |
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==Etymology== |
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neutral point of view policy. What is neutral in hiding facts and giving wrong figures --[[User:Great Sphinx|Great Sphinx]] ([[User talk:Great Sphinx#top|talk]]) 18:59, 10 October 2008 (UTC) |
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{{wiktionary|cola}} |
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:I ''myself'' have discussed it before and it was agreed that all of the sources relevant sources may be included by being properly weighted and properly incorporated. Thus, if PuTTy added things like "LOOKLEX Encyclopedia", which is not any more reliable, then there is no reason to simply assume that it's allowed and the additions weren't. That's why we weight the sources. Thus, there's no reason for me to be interested in opening a new discussion with someone who is obviously either a sock- or meat puppet of PuTTy. By calling me an "evil editor" who is "perverting your country" (even though I'm Egyptian myself and everyone here is allowed to contribute fairly), it is my duty to inform you that I will not take part in such bigotry. [[User:Troy 07|~ Troy]] ([[User talk:Troy 07|talk]]) 22:42, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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The word '''cola''' may have been introduced into the mainstream by the major producer Coca-Cola, as they saw their trademark slipping into common use, like other [[genericized trademark]]s. They successfully defended the exclusive use of their name and its diminutive form "[[Coke]]" by suggesting the alternative of "cola drink" as a generic name for similar types of carbonated soft drinks. The word cola as part of the Coca-Cola trademark may have originated from the [[kola nut]]s that were originally used as the source of caffeine, or from when the original recipe contained coca (from which cocaine is derived). |
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== See also == |
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[[Image:Nuvola apps important.svg|25px]] Please stop. If you continue to violate Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view policy]]{{#if:Religion in Egypt|, as you did to [[:Religion in Egypt]]}}, you will be [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing Wikipedia. {{#if:|{{{2}}}|}}<!-- Template:uw-npov3 --> [[User:Troy 07|~ Troy]] ([[User talk:Troy 07|talk]]) 23:19, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*[[:Template:Colas|Brands of Cola]] (shown below) |
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*[[Cola wars]] |
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[[Image:Stop hand nuvola.svg|30px]] This is the '''last warning''' you will receive for your disruptive edits. The next time you violate Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view policy]], as you did to [[:Religion in Egypt]], you '''will''' be blocked from editing Wikipedia. {{#if:|{{{2}}}|}}<!-- Template:uw-npov4 --> [[User:Troy 07|~ Troy]] ([[User talk:Troy 07|talk]]) 17:55, 12 October 2008 (UTC) |
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:This my the '''last warning''' not yours. Check talk page of [[:Religion in Egypt]], Non of your edits are according to [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view policy]], so either cease being disruptive or we can go this way [[WP:RFC]] --[[User:Great Sphinx|Great Sphinx]] ([[User talk:Great Sphinx#top|talk]]) 18:02, 12 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*[http://eepybird.com/dcm1.html Cola and Mentos mints trick] |
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*[http://www.fulcola.com Fulcola] - lists and reviews cola drinks (Swedish only) |
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*[http://www.colawp.com/colas/400/cola467_recipe.html OpenCola recipe] (originally published by [[Cory Doctorow]]) |
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*[http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mcaffeine.html Straight Dope article about caffeine levels on soft drinks] |
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*[http://www.chrismore.com/sodapop/ The Soda Pop Mashup!] |
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*[http://www.zamzam.ca Zam Zam Foods North America Inc] |
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You are the one with disruptive editing, I want to reach one of the responsible persons hear--Great Sphinx (talk) 18:47, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
Disruptively editingHi there. I have received a complaint in private regarding your behaviour, and I'm now asking you firmly to be mindful of how you edit here: I consider your recent edits to be disruptive. In the spirit of assume good faith, I've put this down to relative newness: we all make mistakes when we first join Wikipedia—it's a confusing place, after all! In particular, I'd like to note that your interactions with the editor Tony have been somewhat unimpressive. If you disagree with the changes that an editor has made, the approach is not to blanket undo his edits (known as "reverting"); rather, you should open discussion on the article's talk page, outlining what you think is incorrect about the edit, and proposing a compromise. (See also: Wikipedia:Discussion; Wikipedia:Dispute resolution.) If you have any queries, problems, or worries about any aspect of Wikipedia, simply use this link to post me a new message on my user_talk page, and I'll respond as soon as I can; alternatively, you can seek help from an editor via Wikipedia:Highly Active Users. Wikipedia:New contributors' help page and Wikipedia:Tutorial may also be of some use. However, on my original note: calm down your approach to editing, and be mindful that your opinion is equally as important as every other editor's. When contributing, try and "easy up" a little; it doesn't need to be so serious! Take things slowly, and think every edit through before you click "save." Wikipedia becomes much more fun—and your edits, much more productive—when you do. Anthøny ✉ 18:56, 10 October 2008 (UTC) Can’t you read the discussion in Egypt talk page and check who is violating Wikipedia's neutral point of view policy. What is neutral in hiding facts and giving wrong figures --Great Sphinx (talk) 18:59, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
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