What Is Banta? The Indian Marble-Bottle Drink, Reimagined

Banta is a familiar name for the marble-bottle soda associated with Delhi and North India. The classic Codd-neck bottle uses a glass marble to seal the drink under pressure, giving the drink its distinctive opening ritual.

Why is Banta called Banta?

The word is used for the drink and, in many places, for the marble-bottle format itself. You may also hear names such as goli soda, kancha or marble soda.

What does Banta taste like?

There is no single universal Banta recipe. Lemon-lime and salty, tangy profiles are common, but street versions vary by vendor and region.

From Banta to Banta Lime Spark

SALTD Banta Lime Spark takes inspiration from the familiar crisp, tangy Banta experience and translates that idea into a convenient electrolyte drink mix. It is designed to be mixed with cold water as part of an everyday hydration ritual.

Explore Banta Lime Spark electrolytes or browse the Banta-inspired collection.