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There are numerous products made with kola nut. Cola soft drinks and sodas with kola extracts are particularly well-known. From chocolate and caffeinated cocoa to ice cream and liqueurs, kola nut adds a unique flavor and effect to foods. Kola nut is also used in dietary supplements in powder and capsule form, as well as in the cosmetics industry in anti-aging products. Even in animal feed, kola nut is present.
Kola powder in beverages is versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways:
- pure: Pure kola powder has an intense flavor and is best used like cocoa.
- in beverages: It tastes more mild when prepared in fruit juices, milkshakes, or yogurt.
- with cocoa: The combination with cocoa is particularly delicious.
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Food & Beverages
Caffeinated chocolate, e.g.: Scho-Ka-Kola (contains 1.6% kola nut)
CaffeineCocoa - Cocoa drinks with kola nut: KolaKao (contains up to 40% kola nut)
Cocoa drinks with kola malt = kola nut extract from Spain: ColaCao
Kola nut liqueur, e.g.: Co'ps or Ur-Kola
Tea with kola nut, e.g.: Samba Pa or Fo-Ti Tieng
Soda & Refreshing Drinks
Brands like Fever-Tree, Premium Cola, Community Cola, Fritz-Kola, Club-Mate Cola, Mio Mio Cola, Vivi Kola, and Red Bull Cola contain kola nut extracts.
The Beginning: In 1886, the world-famous refreshing drink Coca-Cola was created in America, consisting of the namesake ingredients coca leaves and kola nuts. If kola nut is still a part of their recipe remains dubious as the recipe is a closely guarded secret of the company.
Do you know of other kola-containing products or do you produce them yourself? Then please send us a link or the manufacturer's name to our editorial office: crew(at)kolanuss.info
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The process of turning whole dried kola nuts into broken/cut pieces and then into powder should not be underestimated.
Crushing kola nuts (caution: they are rock-hard) presents a real challenge. Cutting and grating them is highly dangerous, and it is always better to buy the appropriate size (whole, split, ground) directly rather than attempting to do it yourself. There are industrial methods of crushing, but these usually require large quantities, often in the range of tons. Here are two methods to obtain pieces from whole, dried kola nuts:
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Some products with cola nut have disappeared from the market again, we are trying to track them down. Therise to fame on the other hand is clear:
In 1886, the world-famous soft drink Coca-Cola was created in America, consisting of the eponymous ingredients coca leaves and Kola nut.
Next to it is the flyer for Hall's Coca Wine, a tonic wine made from the leaves of the coca plant. It was sold as a tonic, "invaluable in cases of influenza, insomnia, neuralgia, anemia, mental fatigue, etc.". The color illustration shows conquistadors talking to a group of Indians in the jungle and a waterfall in the background. Published London: Stephen Smith & Co., [between 1890 and 1899]
The labeling of the historic medicine bottle reads: Burreughs Wellcome & Co. "Forced March". Contains the combined active ingredients of cola nut and coca leaves. Relieves hunger and prolongs endurance. Application: in case of prolonged mental or physical exertion, let one capsule dissolve in the mouth every hour.
Snow Hill Buildings, London, E.C. Later stamped in red with "Poison"
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Recipes
A small selection of recipes with kola nut to try yourself are collected here:
Do you know another good recipe or have a useful suggestion for improving an existing recipe?
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