Inka is a Polish roasted grain drink. Developed in the late 1960s, Inka has been produced in

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since 1971, a centre of coffee production since the early 20th century. Currently it is manufactured by GRANA Sp. Z O.O. While it was used in part as a

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to alleviate

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shortages in the 1970s, Inka remains popular, in part because it is

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-free. It is exported to

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and the

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as ''Naturalis Inka'' in packaging reminiscent of that used in Poland in the early 1990s. Inka is a roasted mixture of

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, and

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s make up 72% of the content and in the classic version there are no

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or other additives. Additional varieties include supplements or flavouring. Inka is sold in the following varieties: * Inka Classic * Inka Pro-Health – fortified with additional

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. * Inka Flavoured – three varieties: with

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(contains sugar), or

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* Inka Fibre * Inka Calcium and Vitamins (in Polish "Wapń i Witaminy") * Inka Gluten Free

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