Uludağ Gazoz facts for kids
Uludağ Gazoz is a well-known fizzy drink from Turkey. People often just call it "Uludağ" for short. It's made by a Turkish company called Erbak-Uludağ İçecek A.Ş., located in the city of Bursa. This bubbly drink, which is a type of lemonade called Gazoz, is enjoyed in many countries around the world.
The first Uludağ Gazoz was created way back in 1930. The classic flavor is lemon, but there's also a tasty orange version called Uludağ Gazoz Orange. By 2018, these drinks were being sent to more than 30 different countries, showing how popular they are! The company that makes Uludağ Gazoz earned over 200 million U.S. dollars in sales in 2013.
What Does the Name Uludağ Gazoz Mean?
The name "Uludağ" comes from a famous mountain in western Turkey called Uludağ. Long ago, the drink was made using water directly from the springs of this mountain.
What is Gazoz?
"Gazoz" is the Turkish word for a type of sweet, carbonated lemonade. Uludağ Gazoz is the most famous kind of Gazoz in Turkey. The word "Gazoz" itself comes from the French word gazeuse, which means "gaseous" or bubbly. So, when you hear "Gazoz," think of a fizzy, sweet drink!
