Kinnie facts for kids
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| Type | Soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Simonds Farsons Cisk |
| Country of origin | Malta |
| Introduced | 1952 |
| Color | Amber |
| Variants | Kinnie Zest Diet Kinnie |
| Related products | Krest Chinotto Irn-Bru Coca-Cola Moxie |
Kinnie is a special fizzy drink from Malta. It tastes a bit sweet and a bit bitter. It's made from bitter oranges and a plant called wormwood. This unique drink was first made in 1952 by a company called Simonds Farsons Cisk. It's still made by Farsons in Attard, Malta, today. Kinnie is brown and is usually enjoyed on its own. Many people in Malta love it so much that it's sometimes called their 'national soft drink'!
The Story of Kinnie
Kinnie was the idea of Anthony Miceli Farrugia, who was in charge of Simonds Farsons Cisk. He wanted to create a new drink in 1952. At that time, cola drinks like Coca-Cola were very popular in Europe after the war.
Farrugia wanted Kinnie to be different. He made sure its taste was unique so it would stand out from other drinks. In 1975, Kinnie was even named the soft drink of the year by a French food and tourism group!
The exact recipe for Kinnie is a secret. But some people think it might contain ingredients like ginseng and rhubarb.
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Different Kinnie Drinks
Over the years, new versions of Kinnie have been made. In 1984, a Diet Kinnie was created for those who wanted less sugar.
In 2007, a new low-calorie Kinnie called Kinnie Zest came out. This version has a stronger orange flavor. It's advertised as having only one calorie per bottle! Later, in 2014, Simonds started selling Kinnie Vita. This drink is sweetened naturally using a mix of sugar and a plant extract called stevia.
Where You Can Find Kinnie
Kinnie is not just popular in Malta. It is sent to many other countries around the world. You can find it in places like the UK, Italy, Germany, and Canada. It's also available in the Netherlands, Poland, Libya, and sometimes even in Japan.
In Australia, Kinnie is made by a company called Maltese Beverages Pty Limited. They have a special agreement with Farsons to produce it there.
In 2009, Farsons announced they would start selling Kinnie in Russia. In 2010, Kinnie also started to become available in London, UK.
Images for kids
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A vending machine with a Kinnie advert in St. Paul's Bay
