Whats so special about cokes formula?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the perceived secrecy and uniqueness of Coca-Cola's formula compared to Pepsi and other soft drinks. Participants explore taste differences, the nature of the formulas, and the cultural terminology used for soft drinks, including "soda" and "pop." The conversation includes personal preferences, anecdotal experiences, and references to the ingredients and production processes of these beverages.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the secrecy of Coca-Cola's formula, suggesting that Pepsi and store brands taste similar enough.
  • Others argue that Pepsi is sweeter and has a tangier flavor compared to Coke.
  • A few participants mention the idea that Coca-Cola's formula is divided among several people, with no single individual knowing the entire recipe.
  • There are claims about Coca-Cola still containing trace amounts of cocaine, though this is met with skepticism and references to sources like Snopes.
  • Discussions about regional terminology for soft drinks reveal differing opinions, with some insisting on "pop" while others prefer "soda."
  • One participant shares a personal anecdote about working in a syrup plant, noting the variety of formulas for different flavors and how Coca-Cola authorized a plant to replicate its flavor in a different region.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the differences between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, with multiple competing views on taste and the nature of their formulas. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of Coca-Cola's ingredients and the terminology used for soft drinks.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the formulas and ingredients are based on anecdotal evidence and personal experiences, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes references to external sources, but the validity of these sources is debated among participants.

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COKE ACTS like its formula is super secret. pepsi and store brand taste similar enough, that i don't doubt the formulas arent too different...
yes i can tell the difference,and love coke better,but i don't get what's so secret about this coke.
 
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Coke and pepsi taste the same? Not so much. Pepsi is a little bit more "tangy" than coke.

Also, pepsi sucks horribly.
 
Coke and pepsi formulas are secret. Pepsi is too sweet for me.
 
sportsstar469 said:
COKE ACTS like its formula is super secret.
The logical course of action is therefore to drink water.:wink:
 
sportsstar469 said:
COKE ACTS like its formula is super secret. pepsi and store brand taste similar enough, that i don't doubt the formulas arent too different...
yes i can tell the difference,and love coke better,but i don't get what's so secret about this coke.

KalamMekhar said:
Coke and pepsi taste the same? Not so much. Pepsi is a little bit more "tangy" than coke.

Also, pepsi sucks horribly.

i was unaware said they tasted the same.but yeah i don't like pepsi too much..except the throwback pepsi
 
bp_psy said:
The logical course of action is therefore to drink water.:wink:
water doesn't contain artery clogging high fructose corn syrup though. ;(
 
sportsstar469 said:
COKE ACTS like its formula is super secret. pepsi and store brand taste similar enough, that i don't doubt the formulas arent too different...
yes i can tell the difference,and love coke better,but i don't get what's so secret about this coke.

The proof is in the pudding. Coke is and stays more popular than Pepsi. 'nuff said.
 
sportsstar469 said:
water doesn't contain artery clogging high fructose corn syrup though. ;(

The logical course of action is therefore to drink http://www.ecplaza.net/tradeleads/seller/6040825/fructose_syrup.html" .:biggrin:
 
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Evo said:
Coke and pepsi formulas are secret. Pepsi is too sweet for me.

Me too. At least I thought so many years ago, it's been that long since I've had any soda. Both would likely be too sweet for me now.
 
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lisab said:
it's been that long since I've had any soda.
Soda?? We're not baking cookies here, we're talking pop.
 
  • #11
DaveC426913 said:
Soda?? We're not baking cookies here, we're talking pop.

I remember when I first heard my cousins from Pennsylvania say that. It sounded so silly. "Pop". Adults say that too?
 
  • #12
DaveC426913 said:
Soda?? We're not baking cookies here, we're talking pop.

thats why i don't see how the formulas are so different.
 
  • #13
leroyjenkens said:
I remember when I first heard my cousins from Pennsylvania say that. It sounded so silly. "Pop". Adults say that too?
In central and Western PA, yes. In Southeastern PA, we asy "soda".
 
  • #14
sportsstar469 said:
thats why i don't see how the formulas are so different.

I think they differ by only one ingredient. Maybe that's a wives tale though. (Caramel?)
 
  • #15
Cyrus said:
I think they differ by only one ingredient. Maybe that's a wives tale though. (Caramel?)
My understanding is that the recipe is actually split up and no single person has the entire recipe.
 
  • #16
"To this day, Coca-Cola uses as an ingredient a cocaine-free coca leaf extract prepared at a Stepan Company plant in Maywood, New Jersey.

In the United States, Stepan Company is the only manufacturing plant authorized by the Federal Government to import and process the coca plant,[32] which it obtains mainly from Peru and, to a lesser extent, Bolivia."
~Wikipedia

I think its clear why coke is better than pepsi. :smile:
 
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Does Snopes count as a source of information around here?

If so, according to Snopes, the rumour about several people knowing only parts of the formula is false. And the "secret ingredient" is "decocainized flavor essence of the cocoa leaf" that is illegal in the States. According to Snopes, only one plant in New Jersey "has the necessary DEA permit to import the leaves and remove the cocaine from them". And that the whole mystery behind Coke's secret is hype about the secret.

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/formula.asp

And yes, it's pop, not soda. And, no, I don't drink pop.
 
  • #18
Time to weigh in. I normally do not drink pop, (yes in Indiana we call it pop). However, when the weather heats up, I'm dripping with sweat and someone offers me a frosty cold cola, given the choice, I will choose diet pepsi. I like the flavor better. (I don't do sugar).
 
  • #19
Coca-cola still has bits(microscopic now) of cocaine.
 
  • #20
It's actually the most cost-efficient way of reprocessing nuclear waste.
 
  • #21
Ouabache said:
Time to weigh in. I normally do not drink pop, (yes in Indiana we call it pop). However, when the weather heats up, I'm dripping with sweat and someone offers me a frosty cold cola, given the choice, I will choose diet pepsi. I like the flavor better. (I don't do sugar).

So if I may paraphrase

I don't always drink pop, but when I do, I prefer diet pepsi.

Stay thirsty, my friends
 
  • #22
Evo said:
Pepsi is too sweet for me.

Me too! Interesting though, when I traveled to Africa it was the opposite! Pepsi tasted like Coke and Coke was sweeter than the Pepsi in the States.
 
  • #23
Sagert said:
Coca-cola still has bits(microscopic now) of cocaine.

Ahhhhhhhhh...that must be why it's so good. Coke IS it!
 
  • #24
GeorginaS said:
Does Snopes count as a source of information around here?

If so, according to Snopes, the rumour about several people knowing only parts of the formula is false. And the "secret ingredient" is "decocainized flavor essence of the cocoa leaf" that is illegal in the States. According to Snopes, only one plant in New Jersey "has the necessary DEA permit to import the leaves and remove the cocaine from them". And that the whole mystery behind Coke's secret is hype about the secret.

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/formula.asp

And yes, it's pop, not soda. And, no, I don't drink pop.

What do you think would required by law to be considered "cocane free"? Less than 1%?
 
  • #25
And yes, it's pop, not soda.
That's a little arrogant. The official name is pop because that's what you call it?
 
  • #26
leroyjenkens said:
That's a little arrogant. The official name is pop because that's what you call it?
Yes.
 
  • #27
GeorginaS said:
Does Snopes count as a source of information around here?

If so, according to Snopes, the rumour about several people knowing only parts of the formula is false. And the "secret ingredient" is "decocainized flavor essence of the cocoa leaf" that is illegal in the States. According to Snopes, only one plant in New Jersey "has the necessary DEA permit to import the leaves and remove the cocaine from them". And that the whole mystery behind Coke's secret is hype about the secret.

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/formula.asp

And yes, it's pop, not soda. And, no, I don't drink pop.
Ah, it was the KFC recipe that is broken into halves and no one place has the entire formula. They're owned by Pepsi. Coke has only two people that know the recipe. It was on tv a couple of weeks ago.
It's soda in the south and midwest US.
 
  • #28
It's called Soda, YOU DONKEYS!
 
  • #29
cyrus said:
it's called soda, you donkeys!
lol.
 
  • #30
leroyjenkens said:
That's a little arrogant. The official name is pop because that's what you call it?

What Dave said.
 

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