ToniCol facts for kids

ToniCol is a yummy vanilla-flavored soft drink made in Mexico. It's super popular in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, especially in the city of Mazatlán. You can also find it in other western states like Jalisco and Baja California.

What's in a Name?

The name ToniCol comes from the person who created this special drink. His name was Antonio Espinosa de los Montero. He lived in Rosario, Sinaloa, and invented the drink around 1870.

The name "ToniCol" is a blend word. This means it's made by combining parts of two other words. It takes "Toni" from Antonio's first name and "Col" from "Cola." Even though it has "Col" in its name, ToniCol isn't a cola drink. It's actually a cream soda because of its delicious vanilla taste.

Slogans for ToniCol

ToniCol has a famous slogan that says "ToniCol .....es diferente". This means "ToniCol .....is different" in English. On some bottles that have both Spanish and English, the slogan is "ToniCol .....it's different!".

Sometimes, the website uses a slightly different slogan: "se diferente". This changes the meaning to "be different." In the past, another slogan was "ToniCol..... el refresco diferente", which meant "ToniCol... the different soft drink."

How ToniCol is Made

ToniCol is bottled in Rosario, Sinaloa. The company that makes it is called El Manantial S.A. de C.V., also known as "El Rosario." This company is one of the few independent bottlers left in Mexico today. This means they are not owned by a very large international company.

Ingredients in ToniCol

The recipe for ToniCol uses mostly natural ingredients. It includes "concentrated natural vanilla extract," which gives it its unique flavor. It also has citric acid and sodium benzoate.

Instead of corn syrup, ToniCol uses real sugar. This is different from many other soft drinks.

Diet ToniCol

ToniCol also makes a "diet" version of its drink. This diet version uses Splenda (sucralose) instead of natural sugar. This makes it a good choice for people who want to enjoy the flavor without the sugar.

See also

In Spanish: Toni Col para niños