In article >,
Jack Campin - bogus address > wrote:
>> Does anyone remember a type of powdered drink mix, similar to Kool-Aid that
>> was available in the mid 60's. It came in a glass jar and I think that the
>> logo was the particular fruit of each flavor with facial and body features.
>> It's not the Goofy Grape, Jolly Olly Orange drink mix (don't remember the
>> name either but I know that it also came in a paper packet just like
>> Kool-Aid) but the one I'm looking for was pre-sweetened as I remember only
>> mixing it with water. Any ideas?

>Dunno what Kool-Aid is, but I had something called Tang (orange
>flavour only) in New Zealand in the 60s. Mostly citric acid,
>sugar and tartrazine, I guess. It came in glass jars. Made by
>some transnational corporation. I think it was marketed as
>something astronauts might drink.

In fact, Tang was developed for precisely that purpose, but
it became and instant substitute for orange juice.

Kool-Aid is the most sold powdered fruit-taste drink
in the US. It comes in various versions; unsweetened,
with sugar, or with artificial sweetening. I use the
unsweetened version myself; it is quick and acceptable,
with little nutritional value.
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