Limca facts for kids
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| Type | Lemon-lime soda |
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| Manufacturer | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Country of origin | India |
| Introduced | 1977 |
| Related products | Coca-Cola, 7 Up, Sprite |
Limca is a popular Indian fizzy drink that tastes like lemon and lime. It's mostly made in India, but you can also find it in some parts of the U.S. A small can (150ml) of Limca has about 60 calories. This drink gets its flavor from artificial ingredients, not real fruit.
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Limca's Story
Limca was created in 1977 by Ramesh Chauhan, who owned a company called Parle Bisleri. He wanted to make a lemon-lime drink for India. Before making Limca, he tried to get the recipe from another company, Duke's Lemonade, but they said no. So, Mr. Chauhan decided to create his own special recipe, and that's how Limca was born.
A Big Change for Limca
In 1992, a big American company called Coca-Cola came back to India. They bought several popular Indian drink brands from Ramesh Chauhan. Limca was one of these brands. Other drinks Coca-Cola bought included Thums Up (a cola drink) and Maaza (a mango drink).
What's in Limca?
Before 1988, Limca used to contain an ingredient called brominated vegetable oil, or BVO. This ingredient was used to help mix the flavors in the drink. However, after some reports around the world about BVO possibly causing health problems, India decided to ban it from soft drinks. Because of this ban, the recipe for Limca was changed to remove BVO.
The Limca Book of Records
In 1990, Limca started something really cool called the Limca Book of Records (LBR). It's a book that's a lot like the Guinness World Records. The LBR celebrates and writes about amazing achievements and records made by people in India.
Celebrating Achievements
The Limca Book of Records highlights many different kinds of achievements. These include records in education, science, technology, writing, business, and art. It's a way to recognize people who do extraordinary things.
In 2021, Limca celebrated two big milestones. It was 50 years since Limca was first introduced in India, and 30 years since the Limca Book of Records began. To mark this special occasion, a unique edition of the LBR was published. This edition honored the brave frontline workers who helped during the COVID-19 pandemic. It included achievements from 2020 to 2022 and featured over 4,000 records.
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