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 fizzy drink from India. It tastes like lemon and lime. This drink is sold mostly in India and some parts of the U.S.
A small can (150ml) of Limca has about 60 calories. The drink gets its flavor from special artificial ingredients, not from real fruit.
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The Story of Limca
Limca was first created in 1977 by Ramesh Chauhan. He owned a company called Parle Bisleri in India. Mr. Chauhan wanted to make a lemon-lime drink for India.
In 1992, a big change happened. The Indian government allowed major soft drink companies like Coca-Cola to sell their products in India again. Coca-Cola decided to buy several popular Indian drink brands from Ramesh Chauhan. Limca was one of these brands. Other drinks bought were Thums Up, Maaza, Citra, and Gold Spot.
Changes to Limca's Recipe
Before 1988, the original recipe for Limca included an ingredient called brominated vegetable oil (BVO). Scientists around the world found that BVO could be harmful. Because of these reports, India banned the use of BVO in soft drinks. So, the recipe for Limca had to be changed to remove this ingredient.
Limca Book of Records
In 1990, Limca started something special called the Limca Book of Records (LBR). It is like the Guinness World Records, but it focuses on achievements in India. The LBR celebrates people and their amazing accomplishments. It lists records, special feats, and unique achievements.
In 2021, Limca celebrated two big milestones. It was 50 years since Limca was first made in India. It was also 30 years since the Limca Book of Records began. To celebrate, a special edition of the LBR was published. This edition honored the brave people who worked on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. It included over 4,000 records from 2020 to 2022. The LBR covers many different areas, such as education, science, technology, books, business, and art.
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