[Sca-cooks] Mo+ie way 00P

[Terry Decker]

Curious, I thought it was called "cola" because it originally contained kola
nut extract (from the seeds of either Cola acuminata or C. nitida) which is
a lovely cocktail of caffeine and theobromine.  Of course, that definition
makes "caffeine-free cola" an oxymoron.

Bear


>> As for whether it qualifies as a cola, since "cola" is a
>> nearly meaningless term in any commercial/industrial sense, and has
>> been for a long time...
>
>Actually, "cola" does have a specific meaning. It's what's known in the
>industry as a "fantasia" - a flavor which is unlike any of its components.
>Cola is a combination of cinnamon, vanilla and citrus - the primary
>difference between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, sweetness levels aside, being lemon
>vs. orange as the main citrus component.
>
>Avraham