Coca Cola

Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by the Coca-Cola Company. Originally marketed as a temperance drink and intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Stith Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. Caramel colour – A very specific caramel is made especially for Coca-Cola, to give the drink its characteristic colour. Phosphoric Acid – The tartness of Coca-Cola comes from the use of phosphoric acid. Caffeine – The slight bitterness in the taste of Coca-Cola comes from caffeine.