Why is Vimto popular in the Middle East?
Vimto has soared in popularity and the success of the drink is thought to have come from a combination of its sweet, high-sugar taste that would give those adhering to the Ramadan fast an energy boost during iftar, and the introduction of the alcohol restrictions within Saudi Arabia.
Is vimto fruit cordial halal?
Vimto Fruit Cordial is a Vegetarian product.
Is Vimto an African drink?
The Vimto brand which was first exported to Africa in the 1920s and ’30s has grown popular in some African markets and is now been bottled locally under licenses in 29 countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroun, Egypt, Mali and Senegal. In 2016, Vimto was launched in Angola, Chad, DRC, Gabon, and Sudan.
Why do Arabs love Vimto?
It is thought the large quantity of sugar and the strong flavour is key to its popularity. Manchester imam, Asad Zaman, told Kevin Bocquet on Radio 4’s Sunday programme: “One of the reasons it is so popular in the Middle East is because they have quite a sweet tooth.
Is Vimto a British drink?
Vimto is a soft drink first sold in Lancashire in the United Kingdom. It was first manufactured as a health tonic in cordial form, then decades later as a carbonated drink.
Does Vimto contain alcohol?
All of our Vimto drinks and confectionary range do not contain any detectable levels of alcohol. However, there are a few Vimto products that may contain an extremely small level of naturally occurring alcohol, due to the fruit juices added to the flavouring.
What are the ingredients of Vimto?
Ingredients
- Water,
- Mixed Fruit Juices from Concentrate 10% (Grape, Blackcurrant, Raspberry),
- Acids (Citric Acid, Malic Acid),
- Vimto Flavouring (including Natural Extracts of Fruits, Herbs, Barley Malt and Spices),
- Colouring Food (Concentrates of Carrot, Hibiscus),
- Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K),
Is Vimto Arab?
What is Vimto? One unexpected invention from Northern England has won over markets in the Middle East. Vimto is a popular soft drink in the Gulf Arab States made from grapes, raspberries, blackcurrants, and of course sugar… lots and lots of sugar.
Does Vimto have alcohol?
Why do Muslims drink Vimto in Ramadan?
While there’s no one factor that made Vimto a Ramadan staple, its sugar content is widely regarded as the reason why it has become a go-to Iftar beverage. It’s thought that those adhering to the Ramadan fast require a quick energy boost at sundown, which prompted its introduction to Iftar tables around the Gulf.
Can you get drunk on Vimto?
The Cheeky Vimto first popped up in the UK about 2002 and quickly became popular with a young and boisterous crowd – for its sweet taste, novel similarity to the popular soft drink and its ability to get the drinker very drunk and very quickly.
What are the benefits of Vimto?
The high sugar level and the strong flavour works as a welcome energy boost after a day of no food or drink.
Where can I buy Vimto in the UAE?
You can buy Vimto at Arab stores, they sell it in a can version which is ready to drink and also in the cordial syrup. If you cant find it in your local store, you can also buy it online at Amazon (affiliate link). This is what I did but the only downside is that you have to pay shipping charges.
Is Vimto Cordial no added sugar?
For the first time in almost a century, Vimto Cordial launched in 2020 a brand new No Added Sugar product, first in the region
Where does Vimto come from?
Vimto first arrived on the Arabian Peninsula almost 100 years ago, when Abdulla Aujan & Brothers, Saudi commodity traders, acquired the exclusive rights to import and distribute the beverage. I imagine that having a bottle of Vimto in the 1920s was a pretty big deal.
What is the best drink to drink during Ramadan?
Vimto Juice Drink. Vimto is a popular drink in the Arab world, and it is especially popular in Ramadan and also the morning of the Eid when it is eaten with cookies and candies. Its very sweet and it really doesnt need extra sugar in my opinion but some people still add extra sugar.