Why Coca-Cola has become so popular

The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company

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Carbonated water

Approximately 90% of Coca-Cola is water. The carbonated part is purified carbon dioxide, which gives the drink its “bubbles” or “fizz”

Sugar

Coca-Cola Classic’s sweet taste comes from sugar. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke are sugar free

Caramel colour

A very specific caramel is made especially for Coca-Cola, to give the drink its characteristic colour

Caffeine

The slight bitterness in the taste of Coca-Cola comes from caffeine

Phosphoric Acid

The tartness of Coca-Cola comes from the use of phosphoric acid

Natural flavours

The essence of the secret formula of Coca-Cola is its blend of natural flavours.
The logo is red because of old tax laws
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Coca-Cola is at least partially responsible for Santa as you know him
Coke really did contain cocaine at one point
Coca-Cola invented the six-pack
The company helped popularize open-top coolers
The Origin of Coca-Cola
On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola at Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. Serving nine drinks per day in its first year, Coca-Cola was new refreshment in its beginning. See the story here of how it all began
Coca-Cola’s Sustainability History
Sustainability is not something new at The Coca-Cola Company. Since 1917, our efforts have covered a wide range of topics including: water sustainability, women empowerment, community well-being, sustainable packaging, climate protection, human and workplace rights, and sustainable agriculture
Making of ‘Hilltop’
Read the story about one of the most famous commercials that saw Coke not as it was originally designed to be a "liquid refresher" but as a tiny bit of commonality between all peoples, a universally liked formula that would help to keep them company for a few minutes.Learn about the background of “I’d like to buy the world a Coke”
Coca-Cola’s First Bottle
The contour bottle has been celebrated in art, music and advertising. Read the story of the collaboration that began in 1915 and turned into one of the most famous shapes in the world