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People love to speculate about the secret ingredient in Coca-Cola. Some say it could be ferreted out by analytical chemistry. Others are sure that they taste a distinctive flavour base. But most are simply delighted that it makes Coca-Cola, the world's premier soft-drink, taste so consistently delicious.
What is the secret ingredient? One secret is locked safely away in a secured vault. But an other is just an arm's length away. It's the consistent quality of Coca-Cola. Wherever business is done by the Coca-Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Company adheres not only to local, state and federal laws for food processing and labelling, but also to their own strict standards for exceptional quality.
Everything they do, from the selection of ingredients to the delivery of their finished products, reflects their commitment to offering us the highest quality products. Most of the flavours are produced as concentrates. With the addition of sweetener and water to the concentrates syrups are produced. Precise control over water and sweetener components must be demonstrated, and quality control professionals must oversee each step of the process.
The syrups tart pure fresh water. In addition to the water and concentrate, sweeteners are added to produce syrup for most products. In the past, only granulated sucrose or liquid sucrose was used in most of the nondiet soft-drinks. In the 1970's, improved technology allowed to begin also using high fructose corn syrup, another type of sugar that provides considerable flexibility.
The magic of turning syrup into a finished beverage is the role of independent bottlers and canners. They bring together the essential ingredients - syrup, water, and carbon dioxide - and transform them into the essence of refreshment. It is a modern way to archive consistent quality.
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