Zamzam (soft drink) facts for kids
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| Type | Carbonated Soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | Zamzam Iran Company |
| Country of origin | Iran |
| Introduced | 1954 (as a subsidiary of Pepsi) |
| Variants | Lemonade, Cola, Orange, Lemon, Dough, Energizer, Mineral and drinking water |
| Related products | Mecca-Cola, Qibla Cola, Eram Cola, Parsi Cola, Cola Turka |
Zamzam (which means زمزم in Persian) is a well-known brand of fizzy drink, also called a carbonated soft drink. It is made in Iran by the Zamzam Group. The company is currently led by Saeed Abdollahi-nezhad. The Zamzam Group is part of a larger company called Sina Industrial Food Holding.
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The Story of Zamzam Cola
How Zamzam Cola Started
Zamzam Cola began in Iran in 1954. It was first a part of the famous Pepsi company. At that time, it was the very first Iranian company to make fizzy drinks. A person named Habib Sabet owned it.
Changes After the Revolution
After a big change in Iran in 1979, called the Islamic Revolution, the company's ownership changed. It was then given the name Zamzam.
Zamzam and the Hajj Pilgrimage
In 2002, some countries decided not to buy Coca-Cola products. This happened in Saudi Arabia. Because of this, Zamzam Cola became very popular. Many people unofficially called it the soft drink of the Hajj. The Hajj is a very important religious journey for Muslims. It involves visiting the holy city of Mecca.
The name "Zamzam" comes from a special place in Mecca. It is called the Zamzam Well. This well is a significant stop for people on the Hajj pilgrimage.
More About Zamzam
Different Flavors of Zamzam
Zamzam makes many different kinds of drinks. Besides cola, they also have lemonade and orange-flavored drinks. They even make a special drink called "Dough." This is a traditional Iranian yogurt drink. They also produce energizer drinks and bottled water.
External Links
- Zam Zam Foods North America Inc (This link shows information about distributors in the United States and Canada.)
See also
In Spanish: Zam Zam Cola para niños
