TuKola
Cuban cola brand
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tuKola (Spanish pronunciation: [tuˈko.la]) is a cola brand produced and marketed in Cuba by Los Portales S.A., a joint venture with Nestlé Group.[citation needed]
 tuKola can | |
| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Los Portales SA |
| Distributor | Ciego Montero |
| Origin | Cuba |
| Introduced | 1980s (1985 under the Ciego Montero trademark) |
| Color | Caramel color e-950 |
| Flavor | Cola |
| Variants | tuKola Light (tuKola Dietética) |
| Related products | Refresco Naranja (Orange Soda), Refresco Gaseosa (Lime Soda), Refresco Piñita (Pineapple Soda), Refresco Mate, Agua Tónica (Soda Water) |
| Website | Los Portales: products |
Product lines
tuKola was produced at Los Portales' facility in Guane, Pinar del Río Province, until the 1980s. Production was then taken over by Empresa de Bebidas y Licores de Pinar del Río.[1]
The cola is sold in 355 ml cans, 330 ml bottles, and 1.5 litre plastic bottles.[2]
Culture
The success of tuKola in Cuba can be attributed to Coca-Cola's withdrawal from Cuba in 1962, leaving a gap in the market.[3]
Notable people, such as the American chef Andrew Zimmern, have praised the taste of tuKola.[3]
