Cola Cao facts for kids
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| Type | Malted dairy drink |
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| Manufacturer | Idilia Foods |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Introduced | 1946 |
| Variants | Cola Cao Original, Cola Cao Turbo, Cola Cao 0%, Cola Cao Noir, Cola Cao Puro, Avenacao, Cola Cao Shake, Cola Cao Shake 0%, Cola Cao Complet, Cola Cao Energy |
Cola Cao is a popular chocolate drink mix from Spain. It's sweet and has added vitamins and minerals. You can find Cola Cao in many countries around the world. The company that makes it is called Idilia Foods, based in Barcelona.
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The Story of Cola Cao
In 1945, two brothers-in-law, José María Ventura and José Ignacio Ferrero, created Cola Cao. They lived in Gràcia, a neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain. They made a special cocoa powder that could easily dissolve in liquids.
Early Advertising and Sports
In 1962, Cola Cao started showing its first TV ads. These ads used a catchy song that was already popular on the radio. In 1972, Cola Cao became a sponsor of the Spanish Olympic team. This led to their famous slogan, "Olympic food."
In the 1980s, a new version called "Cola Cao VIT" was made. It was an instant mix with extra vitamins. Later, in 1988, Cola Cao began supporting the Spanish Olympic Committee. This partnership continues even today.
To encourage sports in cities, Cola Cao also set up "Cola Cao Circuits." These were special areas in parks for urban sports. You could find them in many Spanish cities. In the mid-1990s, a sugar-free version was launched. It was first called "Cola Cao Low in Calories," then later "Cola Cao Light."
What's in Cola Cao?
Cola Cao is made with sugar, processed cocoa, and wheat flour. It also contains cola nut. Plus, it's made even better with added vitamins, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
How to Make Cola Cao
Cola Cao comes as a powder. You usually mix it with milk, but you can also use water or soya milk. Some people add it to their breakfast cereal. You can even use it when you're baking! In Spain, many people enjoy Cola Cao with their breakfast or dinner.
Cola Cao's Famous Ads
The "Cola Cao song" from 1952 is very well-known in Spain. Many people still remember its first lines. In 2020, the company released a new version of the song. They changed some of the old lyrics to be more modern and inclusive. Since the late 1980s, Cola Cao has often been linked to the Olympic Games and other sports events in Spain.
Where is Cola Cao Sold?
You can buy Cola Cao powder in different sized containers. It also comes in a ready-to-drink liquid form in plastic bottles.
Around the World
Cola Cao is sold in many countries. These include Spain, Portugal, Chile, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and China. In China, it's known as Gao-le-Gao (高乐高). It was also sold in Japan and Russia for a few years in the 1990s.
Cola Cao has factories in different parts of the world to make products for each region:
- For the European market: The factory is in Barcelona, Spain. They make many types, like Original, Light, Turbo, and Energy.
- For the South American market: The factory is in Santiago, Chile. They make Original and Light versions, plus Cola Cao Cereal.
- For the Asian market: The factory is in Tianjin, China. They produce Original and Fruit Flavor, along with Cola Cao Roll Cake and Cola Cao Spread.
See also
- List of chocolate beverages
