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Ribena was originally manufactured in England by the Bristol-based food and drink company HW Carter as a blackcurrant squash. [4]: 132–133 Development research into pure fruit syrups for the manufacture of milkshakes had been done at the Long Ashton Agriculture and Horticulture Research Station in North Somerset using a pectinase enzyme process; Ribena was developed by biochemist Audrey ...
A soft drink is a beverage that typically contains water (often carbonated water), a sweetener and a flavoring agent. The sweetener may be sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar substitutes (in the case of diet drinks) or some combination of these. Soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives and other ingredients.
Vimto is a British mixed fruit soft drink containing the juice of grapes, raspberries and blackcurrants, flavoured with herbs and spices. [1] Originating in Manchester, northern England, it was first manufactured as a health tonic in cordial form then decades later as a carbonated drink, and the recipe was invented in 1908 by John Noel Nichols of Blackburn.
As a drink mixer, it may be combined with an alcoholic beverage to prepare a cocktail. Citrus fruits (particularly orange, lime and lemon) or a blend of fruits and berries are commonly used as the base of squash. [2] Traditional squashes in Britain are usually flavoured with elderflower, orange, lemon, or blackcurrant.
1995, Britvic Soft Drinks Limited, a leading UK soft drinks company, was formed from the merger of Britvic and Robinsons Foods Ltd. 2000, Fruit Shoot launched [3] 2012, Britvic recalled packs featuring the 'spill proof Magicap' design due to concerns over packaging safety. [4] 2015, Robinsons removed all 'added sugars' from its squash product ...
Marvin Pritts, a professor of horticulture at Cornell University, asserts that less than 0.1% of Americans have likely ever eaten a blackcurrant. [3] Their rarity in the United States contrasts with the situation in Europe, which produces 99.1% of the world's blackcurrant crop, and where blackcurrant is a popular flavor of squash (cordial).
Ribena blackcurrant juice drink The juice forms the basis for various squashes , juice drinks, and smoothies. In Britain, 95% of the blackcurrants grown are used to manufacture Ribena (a brand of fruit juice whose name is derived from Ribes nigrum ) and similar fruit syrups and juices. [ 43 ]
In terms of history, I think that the fact that Ribena was the first drink in a carton, and 'Ribena claims that 95% all UK and Irish blackcurrants are used in their drinks.' should probably be in there somewhere, but I'd have no idea where to put it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.130.132.222 (talk • contribs) 12:58, 5 July 2005