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| <b>Coca-Cola</b> is the trademarked name for a popular ] sold in stores, restaurants and vending machines around the world. It also known as Coke, which is also a trademarked term. Coca-Cola was registered as a ] in ], and the distinctive bottle shape in ]. Cans of Coke first appeared in ]. | <b>Coca-Cola</b> is the trademarked name for a popular ] sold in stores, restaurants and vending machines around the world. It also known as Coke, which is also a trademarked term. Coca-Cola was registered as a ] in ], and the distinctive bottle shape in ]. Cans of Coke first appeared in ]. | ||
| It was originaly sold as a ] at soda fountains for 5 cents a glass, which were popular in America due to a contemporary view that soda water was good for your health. The first sales were at Jacob's Pharmacy in ], on ]th, ], and for the first eight months, only thirteen drinks per day were sold. | It was originaly sold as a ] at soda fountains for 5 cents a glass, which were popular in America due to a contemporary view that soda water was good for your health. The first sales were at Jacob's Pharmacy in ], on ]th, ], and for the first eight months, only thirteen drinks per day were sold. The current American image of ] as a fat jolly bearded | ||
| old man comes from a Coca-Cola advertisement. In the 1980's, Coca-Cola attempted to change the formula of the drink | |||
| with a highly publicized effort. This new Coca-Cola formula caused a public backlash | |||
| and the company was forced to return to the old formula under the name Coca-Cola Classic. | |||
| The drink is manufactured as a syrup and then supplied to various franchises that constitute, bottle and distribute it. | The drink is manufactured as a syrup and then supplied to various franchises that constitute, bottle and distribute it. | ||
| The ingredients are as follows: carbonated water; high fructose corn syrup and/or sucrose; caramel color; phosphoric acid; natural flavors; caffeine; kola nuts; processed extract of ] leaves. In the original formula, the natural ] content of the coca leaves, and ] from kola nuts, provided the drink's stimulant effect. Shortly after the turn of the century cocaine was removed from the coca leaves by processing, and only the caffeine now remains. | The exact formula for Coca-Cola is a legendary ]. Reportedly a copy of the formula is held in a safe in Atlanta, Georgia with only two corporate officers having access. However, the ingredients can be deduced and are as follows: carbonated water; high fructose corn syrup and/or sucrose; caramel color; phosphoric acid; natural flavors; caffeine; kola nuts; processed extract of ] leaves. In the original formula, the natural ] content of the coca leaves, and ] from kola nuts, provided the drink's stimulant effect. Shortly after the turn of the century cocaine was removed from the coca leaves by processing, and only the caffeine now remains. | ||
| Diet Coke contains ], a synthetic ]-containing sweetener, in order to reduce the ] content and the amount of energy provided by the drink. | Diet Coke contains ], a synthetic ]-containing sweetener, in order to reduce the ] content and the amount of energy provided by the drink. | ||
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| "For God, Country, and Coca Cola : The Definitive History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It" by Mark Pendergrast | "For God, Country, and Coca Cola : The Definitive History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It" by Mark Pendergrast | ||
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Coca-Cola is the trademarked name for a popular soft drink sold in stores, restaurants and vending machines around the world. It also known as Coke, which is also a trademarked term. Coca-Cola was registered as a trademark in 1893, and the distinctive bottle shape in 1960. Cans of Coke first appeared in 1955.
It was originaly sold as a patent medicine at soda fountains for 5 cents a glass, which were popular in America due to a contemporary view that soda water was good for your health. The first sales were at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 8th, 1886, and for the first eight months, only thirteen drinks per day were sold. The current American image of Santa Claus as a fat jolly bearded old man comes from a Coca-Cola advertisement. In the 1980's, Coca-Cola attempted to change the formula of the drink with a highly publicized effort. This new Coca-Cola formula caused a public backlash and the company was forced to return to the old formula under the name Coca-Cola Classic.
The drink is manufactured as a syrup and then supplied to various franchises that constitute, bottle and distribute it.
The exact formula for Coca-Cola is a legendary trade secret. Reportedly a copy of the formula is held in a safe in Atlanta, Georgia with only two corporate officers having access. However, the ingredients can be deduced and are as follows: carbonated water; high fructose corn syrup and/or sucrose; caramel color; phosphoric acid; natural flavors; caffeine; kola nuts; processed extract of coca leaves. In the original formula, the natural cocaine content of the coca leaves, and caffeine from kola nuts, provided the drink's stimulant effect. Shortly after the turn of the century cocaine was removed from the coca leaves by processing, and only the caffeine now remains.
Diet Coke contains aspartame, a synthetic phenylalanine-containing sweetener, in order to reduce the sugar content and the amount of energy provided by the drink.
Coca-Cola's greatest rival is Pepsi-Cola.
Recommended book:
"For God, Country, and Coca Cola : The Definitive History of the Great American Soft Drink and the Company That Makes It" by Mark Pendergrast