Bebida Beverage Company is a company which manufactures Koma Unwind, a carbonated, berry flavored

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with

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, milk thistle,

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s and valerian root as ingredients.

Products

Koma Unwind is made in several varieties: Regular, Sugar Free, Zero, and Shots. Regular and Sugar Free come in 12 oz cans, and contain valerian root, rose hips, and melatonin. Zero contains a combination of valerian root, milk thistle, rose hips, B-12, chamomile, L-theanine and passion flower. In addition to Koma Unwinde, the company also makes Potencia Energy (drinks and shots), Relax 5 shots, and Piranha Water. On June 6, 2013,

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reported that Koma Unwind was one of the six biggest sellers in the relaxation beverage industry. In March 2015 the

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issued a Warning Letter to Bebida over labeling and inclusion of the

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. Melatonin can be included in supplements, but is not approved as a food additive, and is therefore considered an

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. The

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contends that Koma is described as a supplement, but is sold and marketed as a beverage. As of August 13, 2015, the FDA has put a halt to selling Koma Unwind until the company fixes its labeling.

Marketing

United States

Jennifer Jo Cobb JJC Racing RAM Rockingham 2013

Koma Unwind advertises in such sports such as

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, and competitive fishing.

Stock car racing

In October 2009 Koma Unwind sponsored NASCAR Driver Steve Park in Camping World Truck race at Talladega, Alabama. In 2011, Koma Unwind sponsored the Frank Stoddard-owned team for the

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with driver

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. The company has also sponsored driver Jennifer Jo Cobb. On February 19, 2013, Koma Unwind sponsored former two-time

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champion

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at the helm for the

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. The event was the first time the product has backed Labonte. The company is the sponsor of Koma Unwind Modified Madness Series, which began in 2014.

Hydroplane Racing

Koma Unwind was the primary sponsor of Shameless Racing, a Hydroplane racing team, for the 2013 American Canadian Hydroplane Association season.

Pro Angler

Koma Unwind sponsored competitive fisher David Cooke for five events in 2013.

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