Definition
A fruit-flavored drink brand owned by The Coca-Cola Company, introduced in 1946, made from a blend of fruit juices and other ingredients marketed as a nutritious beverage option for children and families. Known for its vibrant orange color and associated flavors like Ecto Cooler, it became a staple of school lunches and household pantries.
Example Usage
The school cafeteria served Hi-C alongside the lunch tray, and kids would trade flavors if they got the wrong one.
Origin
Created in the 1940s as a fruit drink alternative to soft drinks, emphasizing juice content and nutrition for youth consumption.
Fun Fact
Hi-C's Ecto Cooler flavor, a tangerine-orange-strawberry blend released as a tie-in to Ghostbusters, became so iconic and nostalgic that it was revived for limited releases decades later.
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