Soda Business Buyer's Guide
Flavours, concentrates, machines & margins — the questions every soda shop owner asks, answered.
What does Nakoda Flavours supply for soda businesses?
Nakoda Flavours is a Udaipur-based B2B supplier of soda flavour concentrates (Apollo and Maharaja), commercial soda machines with 2, 4, or 6 nozzles, 50–100 litre ice boxes, Jalaram soda masala, fruit pulps, and spare parts — a complete setup for soda shops, juice corners, and caterers across India.
Everything a soda business needs sits in one catalog. On the flavour side, Nakoda Flavours stocks 25+ soda flavours through Apollo and Maharaja concentrates — lime lemon, pineapple, masala soda, orange, mango, and kala khatta among them. Most flavours come in 1 litre and 5 litre commercial packs, while Apollo Lime Lemon ships as 4 ready-to-dilute sets per pack.
On the equipment side, there are three soda machine sizes: 2, 4, and 6 nozzle. Heavy-duty ice boxes come in 50 litre and 100 litre capacities, and the spare parts that keep a counter running — CO₂ cylinder valves, brass adapters, and braided high-pressure hoses — are stocked alongside them.
The range is rounded out by Jalaram soda masala in 1 kg packs and a line of 10 fruit pulps (mango, strawberry, jamun, and more) for shake and juice menus. Over 500 businesses — mostly soda stalls, juice corners, and caterers — buy from Nakoda Flavours today. Browse the full catalog →
Which soda flavours sell best in India?
The consistent best-sellers at Indian soda counters are lime lemon (nimbu), masala soda, jeera, orange, and kala khatta. Sweet flavours like pineapple and mango peak in summer. A typical stall runs 4 to 6 nozzles, so most owners stock 5 or 6 concentrates and rotate seasonal flavours behind them.
Lime lemon is the anchor — it is the flavour customers default to, which is why Apollo Lime Lemon is one of India's most popular concentrate mixes. Masala soda and kala khatta bring the street-style tang that differentiates a soda stall from a bottled soft drink.
Sweet fruit flavours behave seasonally. Pineapple and orange pull all year; mango spikes hard in the April–July season, which is when a 5 litre Maharaja Mango pack earns its place on the counter.
A practical starting lineup for a new 4-nozzle counter: lime lemon, masala, orange, and one rotating fruit flavour. Add jeera or kala khatta as your fifth and sixth once you see local demand. Sprinkling Jalaram soda masala on top converts an ordinary glass into the "bandi wala" taste customers pay extra for.
What is a soda concentrate and how do I use it?
A soda concentrate is a flavour base you dilute with chilled carbonated water at the counter. Depending on the flavour and pour strength, commercial concentrates in India typically stretch between 1:10 and 1:30, so a single 5 litre pack can serve hundreds of glasses. Ask the Nakoda Flavours team for per-flavour dosing guidance when you order.
The workflow is simple: keep the concentrate bottle connected to (or beside) your soda machine, add the recommended dose to a glass, and top up with chilled soda water from the nozzle. An Apollo Lime Lemon pack, for example, contains 4 sets of concentrate ready to dilute.
Dosing is the difference between profit and waste. Pour too strong and margins evaporate; too weak and customers do not come back. Start at the recommended ratio, taste, and lock a standard measure (most stalls use a fixed 25–30 ml peg measure for consistency).
Concentrates also stay usable far longer than fresh syrups — Apollo Lime Lemon, for example, lists a 12-month shelf life — so a slow season does not turn stock into a loss. Follow the storage note printed on each pack (typically sealed, away from direct sun) and stock holds flavour to the last set.
Which soda machine is right for my shop — 2, 4, or 6 nozzle?
Match nozzle count to daily footfall. The 2-nozzle mini (40 litres/day, 8 kg) suits carts and small stalls; the 4-nozzle (80 litres/day) fits mid-size juice corners; the 6-nozzle commercial machine (120 litres/day, stainless steel, CO₂ pressure-regulated) is built for busy shops serving six flavours at once.
The Nakoda 2-nozzle Mini Soda Machine weighs just 8 kg, carries a 6-month warranty, and is easy to move — the right pick for catering carts and seasonal stalls that pack up nightly. Two nozzles cover the two flavours that do most of a small stall's volume anyway.
The 4-nozzle model (50×38×78 cm) doubles output to 80 litres/day with a 1-year warranty and a drip tray in the base. It is the workhorse choice for permanent juice corners with steady daily trade.
The 6-nozzle commercial unit (60×40×80 cm) serves six flavours simultaneously at up to 120 litres/day. The stainless steel body cleans fast, nozzles are individually replaceable, and CO₂ pressure regulation keeps carbonation consistent from the first glass to the last. It also carries a 1-year warranty. Compare all three machines →
Whichever size you pick, budget for the CO₂ side of the setup too. Nakoda Flavours stocks the matching spares — ISI-certified cylinder valves rated for 160 kgf/cm² working pressure, brass adapters, and braided stainless steel hoses — so a worn fitting never idles your counter mid-season.
How many glasses of soda can I sell per day?
Work from machine capacity: at a standard 200 ml serving, a 2-nozzle machine (40 litres/day) supports about 200 glasses, a 4-nozzle (80 litres/day) about 400 glasses, and a 6-nozzle (120 litres/day) about 600 glasses. As a rough rule of thumb, plan around 60–70% of peak capacity on a normal day.
The arithmetic is worth doing before you buy. 40 litres is 40,000 ml; divide by a 200 ml glass and the mini machine tops out around 200 servings a day — plenty for a cart, tight for a market corner in May.
Summer changes the equation. Between April and July, footfall at Indian soda counters can double, which is why owners who start on 2 nozzles usually upgrade to 4 or 6 within a season or two. Buying one size above today's need is cheaper than replacing a machine mid-summer.
Then work backwards to stock. A day of 300 glasses at 200 ml is 60 litres of finished soda, and at a typical 1:20-style dilution that needs only about 3 litres of concentrate — well within one 5 litre pack. Keep one backup pack per fast-moving flavour and a rush will never empty your counter.
What do soda concentrates and machines cost in India?
Nakoda Flavours works on enquiry-based pricing with bulk discounts on 5 litre packs and multi-item orders. As a market benchmark, commercial soda concentrates on Indian B2B marketplaces typically list around ₹250–₹600 per litre, and counter-top soda machines from roughly ₹15,000 for minis to ₹1 lakh+ for large multi-nozzle units.
Two honest notes on those numbers. First, they are indicative market ranges, not a Nakoda Flavours rate card — concentrate pricing moves with flavour, pack size, and order volume, which is why quotes are shared on enquiry. Second, the per-glass economics matter more than the pack price: at a mid-range ₹400 per litre and a 1:20-style dilution, the flavour in a 200 ml glass costs roughly ₹4 against a ₹20–₹30 selling price.
Bulk buyers get the best rates. The 5 litre packs exist precisely for high-volume stalls and caterers, and Jalaram soda masala's 1 kg economy pack follows the same logic.
For a current quote, call +91 95889 45404 (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–7 PM) or send an enquiry with your city and the products you need — responses go out within 24 hours. Mention your machine size too, so the team can suggest pack sizes that match your daily volume.
Are the products FSSAI-certified, and how long does stock last?
Yes. FSSAI-certified products anchor the range — Apollo Lime Lemon, for example, prints licence 15010021664565 on its pack and uses no artificial colours. Listed shelf life is 12 months for that concentrate and 18 months for Jalaram soda masala, so a seasonal business can stock up months ahead without spoilage risk.
Food-safety paperwork is not optional for a beverage counter — local inspections ask for it, and increasingly customers do too. Buying concentrate with an FSSAI licence printed on the pack means the paperwork backs you up. Ask for certification details flavour-by-flavour with your quote if your inspector wants documents up front.
Shelf life is the quiet advantage of concentrate over fresh syrup. A window of 12 months on a concentrate and 18 months on soda masala means an October stock-up still pours fresh the next summer. Every pack states its own dates, so check them as stock arrives and rotate the older packs to the front.
Storage is simple: follow the instructions printed on each pack — typically keep it sealed and out of direct sunlight. Confirm on the label whether your flavour needs cool storage once it is opened and in daily use at the counter.
Does Nakoda Flavours supply fruit pulps for juice shops and cafés?
Yes. Nakoda Flavours stocks 10 fruit pulps and frozen fruits — Alphonso mango pulp, strawberry, jamun, tender coconut, mango slices, chikoo, kiwi, mulberry, blueberry, and sitafal (custard apple) — hygienically processed, available in bulk packs, and aimed at shake counters, ice cream parlours, and cafés that need fruit flavour year-round.
Pulps solve the seasonality problem. Sitafal rabdi and mango shakes sell in months when the fresh fruit is unavailable or priced out — pulp keeps those items on the menu all 12 months. Alphonso mango pulp in particular carries the aroma customers expect from a premium shake.
The range covers the Indian classics (mango, chikoo, jamun, sitafal) alongside premium berries (strawberry, blueberry, mulberry, kiwi) that lift a café menu. Tender coconut rounds out summer coolers, and ready mango slices save prep time for topping-heavy menus.
The per-serving economics work like concentrates: a typical 300 ml shake takes roughly 40–60 ml of pulp, so one bulk pack stretches across a full weekend of orders. Wastage stays low because you portion from the pack instead of cutting fruit that spoils by evening.
Like the concentrates, pulps are hygienically processed, packed for commercial use, and priced on enquiry with bulk options. See all 10 fruit pulps →
How do I order from Nakoda Flavours, and where do you deliver?
Order by phone (+91 95889 45404), WhatsApp, or the website enquiry form — share your city and product list, and you get a quote within 24 hours. Nakoda Flavours is based in Udaipur, Rajasthan, serves 500+ businesses with its strongest base in the state, and supplies across India through transport and courier partners.
There is no complicated onboarding. Most first orders start with a WhatsApp message listing the machine size and 4–6 flavours; the team replies with current rates, dispatch time, and pack-size advice. Ask for dosing guidance on the flavours you pick at the same time.
Udaipur and nearby districts get the fastest turnaround, and the 5+ years of local supply history is why neighbouring soda shops often share the same supplier. Outstation orders ship across India — concentrates and masala travel well thanks to long listed shelf lives (12 months on Apollo Lime Lemon, 18 on Jalaram masala).
Before you confirm, check three things on the quote: pack sizes, dispatch time to your pin code, and freight terms — outstation freight in India is commonly billed by the transporter at delivery. A two-minute check here avoids surprises when the consignment lands.
Working hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 AM–7 PM. For machines, ask about installation guidance and the warranty terms (6 months on the mini, 1 year on the 4- and 6-nozzle models) before you finalise.
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