How To Make Coca Cola At Home: All You Need Is Some Coriander And 14 Other Ingredients

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In this June 30, 2014 photo cans of Coca-Cola soda pop are shown in the refrigerator inside of Chile Lindo in San Francisco. San Francisco and Berkeley are aiming to become the first U.S. cities to pass per-ounce taxes on sugary drinks. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The formula for Coke is supposed to be a heavily guarded secret, but according to The Mirror the details have been readily available since 1993.

Apparently 'For God, Country & Coca-Cola', a book by US author Mark Prendergast, contained the elusive recipe in an appendix after he discovered them in the laminated remains of a formula book once owned by the drink's creator Doctor John S. Pemberton.

Prendergast found the pages in the company's archives in Atlanta, swiftly photocopying what was believed to be a long-lost artifact from the soft drink's humble beginnings.

Citrate Caffein 1 oz.
Extract Vanilla 1 oz.
Flavouring 2.5 oz (detailed below)
F.E. Coco 4 oz
Citric Acid 3 oz
Lime Juice 1 quart
Sugar 30lbs
Water 2.5 Gallons
Caramel sufficient
Flavouring:
Oil Orange 80 drops
Oil Lemon 120 drops
Oil Nutmeg 40 drops
Oil Cinnamon 40 drops
Oil Coriander 20 drops
Oil Neroli 40 drops
Alcohol 1 quart (let stand for 24 hours)

The list of six oils, combined with vanilla, is allegedly the group of seven distinct secret ingredients which give Coke it's unique taste, listed only as "Vegetable extracts" on Coke cans and bottles.

The alcohol component only serves to extract the flavours, it doesn't end up in the final product.

Don't get too excited though - you won't find all of these supplies at your local Asda.

In order to nab the necessary coca leaves, you'll need to have a contact at a reputable pharmaceutical company.

The Stepan Company in Illinois is the only US company legally allowed to import cocaine, extracting the narcotic element before selling the leaves to Coca Cola.

Coca leaves are used to produce cocaine

You could theoretically knock up a batch without this key ingredient, if you really wanted to.

Or, you know, you could just go to the shops and buy some Coke.

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7 Myths Of Coke's Recipe

Coke Contains Alcohol(01 of07)

SOMEWHAT TRUE: Coca-Cola is officially a non-alcoholic beverage. In fact, it was created specifically to be a soft drink during the temperance movement, a political campaign advocating abstinence from alcohol. However, research by the National Institute of Consumption in Paris revealed that there is 0.001 per cent per litre in many popular soda brands, including Coca-Cola.The Coca-Cola website maintains that traces of alcohol can occur naturally in many beverages and such low levels are considered acceptable by governments. (credit:Getty)

Coke Contains Pork(02 of07)

FALSE: There have been several rumours that Coke contains ‘pork extract.’ The company’s website debunks this by saying the drink doesn’t have any animal derivatives and is vegan-friendly. It's possible this rumour started as a result of another myth, that pouring Coke on pork can make "worms" come out of it, later debunked by Snopes.

Coke + MSG = Aphrodisiac(03 of07)

FALSE: There are rumours that Coke added MSG to their secret recipe because it creates an aphrodisiac. Coca-Cola holds firm that the flavour enhancer is not in the drink, and also that Coke is in no way an aphrodisiac. Smell expert Dr. Alan Hirsch, however, has postulated that thanks to Coke's role at certain points in our lives, the scent and smell might evoke feelings of comfort, or alternatively, alertness, according to YourTango.

Coke Contains Bug Dye(04 of07)

FALSE: It’s widely believed that Coke contains a red food dye made from cochineal beetles. This isn’t true, according to the company. However, bug dye is commonly used in foods such as meat, jam and baked goods in general, often referred to as Cochineal, Cochineal Extract, so look out for that.

Coca-Cola’s Name Is Derived From Its Use Of Cocaine(05 of07)

TRUE: Coke no longer has any cocaine. It’s uncertain how much, but there was a significant amount in the drink until 1903, reports Live Science, and the drink contained some of the illegal drug in its recipe until 1929.

Coke Has Acids That Will Dissolve Your Teeth(06 of07)

SOMEWHAT TRUE: Coke does contain citric and phosphoric acid, which can wear on teeth's enamel in the long term. These acids are common in many food and drinks, like orange juice, but in low levels so that they don’t put a strain on our digestive systems.

Coke Can Help You Clean Your House(07 of07)

SOMEWHAT TRUE: It’s also said that these acids make the drink a useful household cleaning product. While it contains carbonic acid, which can help in removing stains, according to Snopes, it’s a weak solution. Water is generally better since it doesn’t leave behind a sticky sugary residue. Image ID: 86665639

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