Uludağ Gazoz facts for kids
Uludağ Gazoz is a popular fizzy drink from Turkey. People often just call it "Uludağ" for short. It's like a special kind of lemonade with bubbles, made by a company called Erbak-Uludağ İçecek A.Ş. in the city of Bursa. This bubbly drink is also enjoyed in many other countries around the world.
The idea for the classic Uludağ Gazoz started way back in 1930. While the most famous flavor is lemon, you can also find an orange version called Uludağ Gazoz Orange. By 2018, this Turkish drink was being sold in over 30 different countries! In 2013, the company that makes it, Erbak-Uludağ İçecek A.Ş., made more than 200 million U.S. dollars in sales.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The name "Uludağ" comes from a famous mountain in western Turkey. Long ago, this fizzy drink was made only using water from springs on that very mountain.
What Does "Gazoz" Mean?
"Gazoz" is the Turkish word for a type of lemonade. Uludağ Gazoz is the most famous kind of "gazoz" in Turkey. The word "Gazoz" actually comes from the French word gazeuse, which means "gaseous" or "bubbly" in English. In Turkey, "gazoz" is a general term for any kind of sweet, bubbly lemonade.
