Banta

Banta Soda, or Banta, also Goli Soda or Goti Soda or Chimp Goli Soda and Fotash Jawl, is a popular carbonated lemon or orange-flavoured soft drink sold in India since the late 19th century in a distinctly shaped iconic Codd-neck bottle. The pressure created by the carbonated liquid seals the bottle by forcing a glass marble up into the neck of the bottle where it snugly locks into a rubber gasket. Opening the bottle by pressing on the marble thus releasing the pressurised gas is seen to be a fun experience. The drink is easily available at street-sellers, known as bantawallahs, at prices ranging from ₹5 (5.2¢ US) – ₹30 (31¢ US). The drink is sold in glass tumblers and plastic cups, and used to be served in kulhars.

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