Club (soft drink) facts for kids
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| Type | Carbonated soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Britvic Ireland |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Introduced | 1940 |
| Variants | Club diet Club Zero |
Club is a popular brand of fizzy drinks from Ireland. It's made by a company called Britvic Ireland. You might know some of its famous flavours like Club Orange, Club Lemon, and Club Apple. There's even Club Rock Shandy, which is a mix of orange and lemon! These drinks are bottled in Dublin.
What's in Club Orange?
Club Orange is a well-loved flavour. It's made with carbonated water, which gives it bubbles, and sugar for sweetness. It also contains real orange juice.
Other ingredients include:
- Citric acid, which gives it a tangy taste.
- A preservative called sodium benzoate to keep it fresh.
- Natural colours like beta carotene and apocarotenal, which come from plants and give it an orange look.
- Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid), which is good for you!
One special thing about Club Orange is that it has tiny pieces of fruit pulp, or "bits," in it. These bits are often mentioned in their advertisements.
How Club Drinks are Advertised
Club drinks have had a few different advertising slogans over the years. A slogan is a catchy phrase used to promote a product.
- One older slogan was "the bits inside make it come alive."
- Around 2009, they started using "Some bits are crucial," which also talked about the fruit bits.
- Since 2011, the slogan has been "The Best Bits in the World." This slogan highlights the unique fruit pieces in the drink.
The Story of Club Drinks
Club Orange was the very first orange-flavoured fizzy drink to be sold in Ireland. It was first launched in the late 1930s. The recipe has been improved over time to make it taste as it does today.
The name Club comes from the Kildare Street Club in Dublin. This club asked the original company, Cantrell & Cochrane (C&C), to create an orange-flavoured drink for them.
In 1960, Club Lemon was introduced. It became a popular partner to Club Orange. Over the years, many other flavours have been added to the Club range, such as Club Orange and Cranberry, Club Berry, and Club Apple. They also make diet and sugar-free versions for those who want less sugar.
In 2003, a drink called Club Energise was launched. This is an isotonic drink, which means it helps your body recover and rehydrate after sports or exercise. It was created with the help of a sports physiologist named Dr. Liam Hennessy.
