Cola Finished with Japanese Citrus
Released in 2023, Cola Finished with Japanese Citrus (和柑橘で仕上げたコーラ) is produced by Tominaga Shokuhin in Kobe. The cola is flavored with extracts of domestic citrus fruits, specifically shikuwasa from Okinawa Prefecture and lemon from the Setouchi region. According to the producer, shikuwasa is characterized by a refreshing acidity and aroma developed under Okinawa’s warm climate, while Setouchi lemons are described as having a fresh acidity and a juicy sweetness shaped by the region’s mild and relatively dry coastal conditions.
Tominaga Shokuhin is a beverage company based in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1893. The company produces a wide range of canned beverages, including soft drinks, carbonated drinks, and ready-to-drink coffees. The company also produces Los Angeles Sunshine Cola.
The cola forms part of the Carefully Selected Ingredients (厳選素材) series which also includes products like ginger ale and melon soda. The cola is sweetened with sugar produced in Japan and contains 11 g of sugar per 100 ml.
