- Sarsi (drink)
Sarsi is a
sarsaparilla -basedsoft drink sold in thePhilippines and otherSoutheast Asia n countries.Philippines
In the
Philippines , it is the most popularroot beer brand on the market. It replacedBarq's in most fast food chains. Sarsi, then owned byCosmos Bottling Corporation (owned by theRFM corporation ), are now both owned by Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc., a division of San Miguel Corporation. Its main competitors are Barq's from SMC and Mug from Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. Their wide distribution to supermarkets and "sari-sari" stores, and their pricing made them the most available, and hence most-popular. Sarsi can be found in many Filipino stores.Taiwan
In
Taiwan , the "HeySong Sarsi" (黑松沙士，BlackPine Sarsaparilla) is also known as the "Coke of Taiwan". As it turns out, their bottle design always resembles the newest designs by Coca-Cola. It is bottled by the HeiSong Corporation inTaipei . [Jinn's Publishers et.al. "Omoshiro Temakan Meguri No.4: HeySong Soft Drink Museum". Nãruhodo The Taiwan. Vol. 235. Oct. 2006. ]The HeySong Sarsaparilla beverage is available in three flavor variations:
*Regular - Regular Sarsi flavor.
*Sweetie Energy - Sweet and mellow, rather like A&Wcream soda , but with addedguarana extract.
*Salty - Significantly more salty and bitter aftertaste, likeBarq's rootbeer in the US.Malaysia
In
Malaysia ,F&N Coca-Cola (M) Sdn Bhd, makes and distributes the only sarsi drink in the country. It is available in 325ml aluminium cans and 1.5litre plastic bottles.Vietnam
In
Vietnam , Wonderfarm, a household brand owned by Interfood Shareholding Company, produces and distributes a sarsi drink under the 'zizy' trademark. The zizy sarsi drink has cherry flavour added. [http://www.wonderfarmonline.com/product/images/product/cd81016_b.jpg]Thailand
In
Thailand , the only sarsi drink is called Hi-Mark, by Green Spot.References
ee also
*Royal
External links
* [http://www.heysong.com.tw/ HeySong Corporation]
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