A YouTuber claims to have successfully replicated Coca-Cola’s secret recipe after dedicating a year to analyzing its composition.
The iconic taste of this carbonated drink has been savored by millions for over 130 years. When asked to describe it, most people would simply say it tastes like Coca-Cola.
It’s undeniably sweet and delicious, and though I’m not an expert, I might suggest there’s a hint of citrus in there.
While one might assume that recreating the recipe at home is a simple task, a determined individual has devoted a significant amount of time to uncovering the precise formula.
After numerous attempts, he believes he’s finally succeeded.
The YouTuber, known as LabCoatz, is recognized for engaging in scientific experiments. This particular endeavor has captivated many viewers, as Coca-Cola is a beloved beverage worldwide.
The video has already garnered 3.6 million views, far surpassing the channel’s usual range of 8,000 to 668,000 views.
If you think you’ll be able to jot down the recipe and make it at home, you might be let down.
Firstly, the list of ingredients is extensive, and sourcing them could pose a challenge.
Secondly, since Coca-Cola has never publicly disclosed its recipe, it’s impossible to confirm the accuracy of the match.
Lastly, recreating the drink would likely require considerable time, effort, and financial resources, which seems unnecessary when you could just purchase it.
Still skeptical?
Here’s LabCoatz’s 111th attempt at the recipe after thorough research, including reading scientific papers and conducting chemical analyses.
Here’s a glimpse of his process…
Per litre of cola (version 111):
Carbonated water
Sugar (104g)
1mL flavour solution A
10mL flavour solution B
FLAVOUR SOLUTION A: Dilute 20 – 21mL of the following oil mixture to 1L using 95 percent ethanol
45.8mL lemon oil
36.5mL lime oil
8mL tea tree oil
4.5mL cassia cinnamon oil
2.7mL nutmeg oil
1.2mL orange oil
0.7mL coriander oil
0.6mL fenchol
FLAVOUR SOLUTION B: Dilute the following ingredients to a volume of 1L using water
320mL Shank’s caramel color
175g glycerin (less can be used)
45mL 85 percent phosphoric acid
10mL vinegar (5 percent acidity)
10mL vanilla extract
8g wine tannins (can use more)
9.65g caffeine
With taste tests indicating many mistook his creation for the original, it appears to be an impressive clone. We’ve reached out to The Coca-Cola Company to verify the likeness.
We also contacted LabCoatz for further insights into his recipe and methodology.
We’ll update you if we receive any responses.