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The kola nut has a bitter flavor and contains caffeine. The nut is a nervous system stimulant and is chewed in many West African countries, in both private and social settings. [1] [7] It is often used ceremonially, presented to chiefs or guests. [8] [9] Throughout history, kola nuts have been planted on graves as part of various rituals. [1]
It is a tree native to the rainforests of tropical West Africa. Common names include kola nut, cola, kola and bitter kola. [1] The seeds contain caffeine and are chewed as a stimulant and used in the manufacture of soft drinks. The nuts and other parts of the tree have many uses of a ceremonial nature and in traditional medicine.
Caffeine is a stimulant that occurs naturally in more than 60 plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves, and kola nuts, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. But there are also ...
The fruits are rough, mottled and up to 8 inches (20 cm) long and contain large, flat and bright red coloured seeds, commonly known as kola nuts. [2] The seed contains 1.25 - 2.4% caffeine, and can be chewed or ground into a powder added to beverages to increase alertness, diminish fatigue, and increase stamina. [1]
The result was a tonic made of coca-leaf extract, sugar syrup, flavoring oils, and kola nut extract, which was added for caffeine and helped inspire the new name "Coca-Cola." ... caffeine, vanilla ...
Cola (Kola nut, citrus, cinnamon and vanilla) Cola is a carbonated soft drink flavored with vanilla , cinnamon , citrus oils , and other flavorings. Cola became popular worldwide after the American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton invented Coca-Cola , a trademarked brand, in 1886, which was imitated by other manufacturers.
Caffeine: 0 to 20 mg. Calories: 10 to 50. Sugar: 0 to 12 grams. Fiber: None. Sodium: 0 to 95 mg. Pros: Cocktail-inspired flavors, claim of “tingly feeling” from Afterglow that mimics alcohol.
Scho-Ka-Kola is a German brand of chocolate consumed for its strong caffeine and kola nut mix. The chocolates have a caffeine content of about 0.2 percent, which is derived from the cocoa content of 58 percent and the addition of 2.6 percent roast coffee and 1.6 percent kola nut. The chocolate is divided into wedges held in a round metal canister.