The Coca(ine) In Coke
Someone recently posed the question, "What flavor is Coke?" Well, cola flavor, obviously. But what flavor is "cola"? Is there a magical cola root, from which we derive the taste? I couldn't stop thinking about it, and I ended up having to research the question to save my own sanity.
First thing's first. You have probably heard by now that Coca-Cola used to contain cocaine. This is 100% true, although the amount was, in the words of a Coke spokesperson, "trivial." And I believe this - particularly considering the patent medicines of the day, which were heavily laced with sweet cocaine. I understand it was excellent for the digestion.
First thing's first. You have probably heard by now that Coca-Cola used to contain cocaine. This is 100% true, although the amount was, in the words of a Coke spokesperson, "trivial." And I believe this - particularly considering the patent medicines of the day, which were heavily laced with sweet cocaine. I understand it was excellent for the digestion.
