What is the bullet soda? How this dear desi soda has been converted into a fashionable drink

Have you ever enjoyed the pill soda down in a hot afternoon? If yes, you are calm, simple relaxed that can provide this homegron drink. This cute desi drink is also called sometimes split soda, goti soda, etc. In recent times, the drink has been re -prepared for a bullet pop soda and being deployed as “exciting and fashionable products”. It is holding the eyeball on the market shelves internationally. Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India revealed how consumers abroad have a chance to enjoy this desi drink. Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which is part of the same ministry, has announced the global revival of traditional Indian bullet pop soda. According to the Ministry, this reputed drink is making an important comeback, aid by an innovative rebranding and strategic global expansion. February 4, 2025, marked the official global launch of the bullet pop soda. The phenomenon underlined India’s commitment to promote authentic, high quality products, strengthening its presence in the global beverage market.
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently faced X to celebrate a milestone. He wrote, “India’s very bullet pop soda returns to wow the worldwide!

Bharat’s own bullet pop soda returns to Wah Tastbuds worldwide!

To Kudos @Apedadoc To promote the revival of traditional Indian bullet soda.

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– Piyush Goyal (@Piyushgooyal) March 25, 2025

Apeda highlighted that the drink has already set a leg in international markets including the United States, UK, Europe and Gulf countries. In addition, one of the largest retail ranges in the Gulf region has been exported to Lulu Hypermarket. Thousands of bottles have been stocked in Lulu outlets, where the product has allegedly received highly positive reception. “In the UK, the bullet pop soda has developed rapidly in a cultural event, appealing to consumers who embrace the fusion of traditional Indian tastes with a modern turn. The development represents an important step in demonstrating India’s rich drinks on the global platform with a modern turn.”
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The bullet is a vibrant history of soda or split soda and its development is towards becoming a drink that catches the global interest but is attractive. What you should know about it here:

What makes the pill soda unique?

The tablet soda usually has a lemon or sour taste and has carbonated water. It is sometimes seized with a pinch of black salt. This soda was commonly sold in code-connected bottles, which provided an ideal size for carbonated drinks. This specific type of bottle was patented by British inventor Hiram Code in the 1870s. It had a glass marble, which was placed in place by carbonation pressure, which served as a seal. “The pill,” “Goti” or “Banta” are common local words for marbles and similarly soda got its name. The marble is pushed up the neck of the bottle during the production process. To open the bottle, the consumer has to “pop” it to release the Fiz, which will give the drink its specific sound and effect. The marble is pressed down in the bottle and thus you sips or insert it inside.

The bullet soda has a certain indifferent appeal for many people across the country. Thus it is known by different names in different regions. Many people combine it with childhood memories of summer holidays, play on the road or simply polite a locally produced cold drinks.

Short history of bullet soda:

The bullet is believed to have originated in British India during the 19th century. Codd-NECK bottles were initially exported from Britain. Later, Indian manufacturers started production. Over time, the bullet soda became a street staple in many parts of the country. Taste and material had regional variations. It will be a common view to see sellers (often called “Bantavalas”) takes these unique bottles to their street vehicles or establish dedicated stalls on the roadside. Banta soda or bullet soda thus became a really prestigious Indian drink by the middle of the 20th century. In the 1980s and 1990s, the pill soda’s popularity began to decrease with the rise of multinational soft drinks brands such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which dominated the market. In addition, traditional glass bottles and pill “pop” experience slowly faded as large-scale soda and plastic bottles.

The bullet soda has seen a revival, especially among its unique taste and indifferent people for packaging. New brands have re -presented the traditional concept, combined it with modern marketing techniques and offered a fashionable twist on the older favorite.