Guaraná (Backus) facts for kids
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| Type | Soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Backus and Johnston Brewery |
| Related products | Viva |
Guaraná Backus is a popular fizzy drink from Peru. It gets its special taste from the guarana fruit. This drink comes in plastic bottles, usually 500 ml big. It is made by the Backus and Johnston Brewery.
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What is Guaraná Backus?
Guaraná Backus is a type of guaraná beverage. It is a sweet, carbonated soft drink. The main ingredient that gives it flavor is the guarana fruit. This fruit grows in the Amazon rainforest.
Made from Guarana Fruit
The guarana plant is a climbing vine. It grows in the Amazon region of South America. Its fruit is about the size of a coffee bean. The fruit has a red shell with white flesh and a black seed. This makes it look a bit like an eyeball! Guarana seeds are known for having natural caffeine. This is why they are often used in energy drinks and sodas.
A Popular Drink in Peru
Guaraná Backus is a well-known drink in Peru. In 2007, it held 5% of the soft drink market. This means that 5 out of every 100 soft drinks sold were Guaraná Backus. The company relaunched the drink that year. They gave it a new bottle and a fresh label. They also introduced a "light" version. Just one year later, sales of Guaraná Backus grew a lot. They increased by 49%! This shows how much people liked the changes.
Supporting Young Athletes
Guaraná Backus also helps young people in sports. The brand has sponsored many national sports events. These include tournaments for windsurfing and taekwondo. They have also supported youth football (soccer) competitions. This helps young athletes follow their dreams.
