Milaf Cola: The Sugar-Free Soda Made from Dates That Parents Like Me Have Been Waiting For

Milaf Cola Is Changing the Soda Game — And Here’s Why That Matters to Me as a Mum

 

I’ll be honest — I rarely get excited about soft drinks. But when I came across the launch of Milaf Cola in Saudi Arabia — a sugar-free soda made from dates — I felt a wave of curiosity, nostalgia, and a pinch of bittersweet what-if.

 

This isn’t just another fizzy drink. It’s serious innovation in the soft drink space. A cola made from real dates, packed with natural sweetness, gut-friendly fibre, and zero refined sugar or artificial sweeteners? As a food founder and a parent, that stopped me in my tracks.

What Makes Milaf Cola Different from Regular Cola?

 

Let’s be honest: most mainstream colas are loaded with up to 9 tablespoons of sugar per can, or use chemical sweeteners like aspartame or sucralose. Either way, they’re not designed with kids — let alone those with sensory or gut issues — in mind.

 

 

Milaf Cola ditches both. Instead, it taps into one of the world’s most powerful natural sweeteners: dates. That makes it not only culturally relevant in the Middle East but a genuinely healthier alternative.

How This Would Have Helped My SEN Child

When my autistic son was younger, toileting was a constant struggle. He was prescribed Movicol daily until he was 9, just to stay regular. And like most kids, he loved fizzy drinks — the bubbles, the taste, the fun.

 

 

But I always felt torn. Give him regular cola and risk the gut disruption and sugar crashes? Or say no and watch him miss out?

 

 

If something like Milaf Cola had existed then — a pop drink that’s actually helpful for bowel movements thanks to the natural laxative effect of dates — it would’ve been a game-changer for us. And I imagine, for thousands of other parents too.

Is Date Cola a Better Option for Sugar-Free Diets?

 

 

Definitely. While some might raise eyebrows at the idea of a "laxative soda," I say — what’s the alternative? Traditional cola with refined sugar? Chemical-laced diet versions? I’ll take functional sweetness any day.

Moderation is key, of course. But if you're going to treat yourself — or your kids — to a fizzy drink, wouldn’t you want one that’s made with natural ingredients, no added sugar, and actually supports gut health?

I Can’t Wait to Try It at Gulfoods 2026

 

 

I’m planning to taste Milaf Cola for the first time at Gulfoods 2026 in the UAE. I want to see how the bubbles, the flavour, and the date-based sweetness stack up. Not just for curiosity’s sake, but because I genuinely believe this kind of product deserves global attention.

And who knows — maybe one day we’ll see natural sodas like Milaf stocked alongside better-for-you snacks like ours at PopCornaa.

Final Thoughts

 

 

As a food entrepreneur, I know how hard it is to go against the grain. And as a mum who’s walked a long road raising a child with SEN, I know how powerful it is when innovation meets empathy.

 

 

To the creators of Milaf Cola — thank you. You’ve built more than a drink. You’ve built something parents like me have been hoping for.