Tangy, nostalgic and made for grown-up fun, FUNDAY Sour Cola Gummy Bottles reinvent the classic cola sweet with a bright twist of juicy lemon. These satisfyingly chewy 50g gummies contain 89% less sugar than conventional sour cola bottles, with no added sugar and 7g of plant-based prebiotic fibre. Pair them with bourbon or dark rum for a playful riff on an iconic drinks combination, or simply enjoy them straight from the pouch.
Tasting Notes & Experience
A lively sour tang hits first, quickly opening into familiar cola flavours with notes reminiscent of citrus, caramel and warming spice. A juicy thread of lemon brightens the centre, cutting through the deeper cola character before a sweet-tart finish brings everything neatly together. Chewy and mouth-watering without becoming cloying, these bottles deliver that unmistakable nostalgic cola experience with an extra flash of citrus freshness.
Key Details
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Producer: FUNDAY Natural Sweets
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Style: Sour Cola Gummy Bottles
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Flavours: Sour Cola & Lemon
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Contents: 50g
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Origin: Australia
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Key Ingredients: Soluble fibre from tapioca, chicory root fibre, halal beef gelatine, rice flour, citric and malic acids, natural flavour and colours, carnauba wax and stevia
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Dietary: Certified gluten-free, no added sugar, no sugar alcohols, natural colours and flavours, GMO-free ingredients
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Allergen Info: Gluten-free and independently gluten tested; no major allergens are highlighted in the listed ingredients
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Use For: Gifting, dark-spirit pairings, entertaining and everyday indulgence
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Storage: Store in a cool, dry place between 16–20°C
Craftsmanship & Story
FUNDAY's approach to confectionery is rooted in nostalgia, but the Australian brand rarely leaves the classics untouched. Its Sour Cola Gummy Bottles came about after the FUNDAY community asked for a better-for-you interpretation of one of the world's most recognisable gummy sweets. The team worked through extensive taste testing to find the right balance between cola sweetness and tangy sourness, eventually introducing a touch of lemon to sharpen the finished flavour.
The formulation itself is characteristically FUNDAY. Soluble fibre derived from tapioca and chicory root fibre provide the foundation, while stevia helps balance sweetness without adding sugar. Halal beef gelatine creates the familiar gummy-bottle chew, and citric and malic acids deliver the lively sour character.
Natural concentrates of apple, carrot and hibiscus provide colour, while the cola and lemon flavour combination gives these gummies an identity all their own. The result is recognisably nostalgic yet brighter, tangier and considerably more contemporary than the traditional cola bottle.
Special Features
FUNDAY Sour Cola Gummy Bottles contain 89% less sugar than comparable sour cola gummies, without relying on added sugar or sugar alcohols. Instead, their formulation uses tapioca-derived soluble fibre, chicory root fibre and stevia, delivering 7g of plant-based prebiotic fibre in each compact 50g pouch.
The flavour profile is particularly distinctive. Rather than straightforward sweet cola, FUNDAY adds a juicy lemon note and a deliberately tart edge, giving the gummies greater freshness and making them surprisingly effective alongside spirits. Natural colours derived from apple, carrot and hibiscus maintain the brand's preference for naturally sourced ingredients, with no artificial colours or flavours.
Certified gluten-free, made with GMO-free ingredients and carrying a 5 Health Star Rating, these little bottles also happen to be exceptionally well suited to COVE 27 gifting. Their cola-and-citrus profile has a natural affinity with bourbon, dark rum and spiced rum, turning a nostalgic sweet into a clever accompaniment to premium spirits.
Recognition & Accolades
These sour cola bottles combine FUNDAY's award-winning approach with strong product-specific nutritional and formulation credentials.
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Winner – Best Food Product – Naturally Good Awards 2022, FUNDAY Natural Sweets
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5 Health Star Rating – FUNDAY Sour Cola Gummy Bottles
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89% Less Sugar – Compared with conventional sour cola gummy bottles
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7g Plant-Based Prebiotic Fibre – Per 50g pouch
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Certified Gluten-Free – Independently gluten tested
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No Added Sugar – Sweetness balanced with fibre and stevia
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No Sugar Alcohols – Made without commonly used polyol sweeteners
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Natural Colours & Flavours – Including apple, carrot and hibiscus-derived colour concentrates
It is a clever reinvention of a familiar favourite, retaining the fun of cola bottles while giving the recipe a distinctly FUNDAY makeover.
Liquor Pairings
Sour cola and lemon make these gummies natural partners for oak-aged spirits, where caramel, vanilla and spice create an elevated riff on the timeless combination of cola and dark liquor.
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Bourbon: Perhaps the ultimate match. Bourbon's vanilla, caramel and charred-oak flavours fold beautifully into cola, while the gummies' lemony sourness provides the brightness normally brought by a citrus garnish.
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Aged Dark Rum: Molasses, tropical richness and mature oak deepen the cola character, with the sour coating cutting through the rum's sweeter, more voluptuous texture.
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Spiced Rum: Vanilla, cinnamon and warming spice naturally echo cola's aromatic profile, while juicy lemon keeps the combination energetic rather than overly sweet.
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Aged Tequila: Reposado or Añejo tequila introduces roasted agave, vanilla and oak, creating a more unexpected pairing where the tart cola gummy acts almost like a playful cocktail garnish.
Serve alongside a favourite dark spirit, experiment with one as a cheeky garnish, or add them to a COVE 27 gift box to bring a little nostalgia and character to serious bottles.
Perfect for Gifting or Everyday Indulgence
These are particularly good fun when paired with a bottle of bourbon, aged rum or spiced rum, transforming a familiar cola combination into something unexpected. Their compact 50g pouch is ideal for Build-a-Box gifting, birthdays and Father's Day gifts, or simply keeping nearby for those moments when only something chewy, tangy and reassuringly nostalgic will do.
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