Cola Flavoring Question?

Question

I talked to my father on the phone this morning and he seems to remember telling me that the three leaders (RC, Coke, Pepsi) had distinct flavors. I know that they are probably all artificial now, but I seem to recall RC being based off banana, and either coke or pepsi have a cherry base, but no clue what the other base was.

Answer 1

Most cola, however, uses a flavoring called fantasia. Fantasia is a mix of vanilla, cinnamon and citrus, made into syrup. As well, cola gets it taste from phosphoric acid, which provides a more acid taste. Interestingly enough, phosphoric acid is often taken as an anti-emetic medication. It is far cheaper to offer flat cola, than drug store phosphoric acid, to help reduce vomiting.

Various brands of cola add flavorings in different amounts, accounting for the taste differences in brands. There are loyal Coke drinkers, as well as those who will only drink Pepsi®. Some are fans of Royal Crown®, or King Cola®. Sweeteners can also change the taste and acidity of the drink. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame or Splenda® can particularly change the profile of a diet cola.

Since aspartame and Splenda are far sweeter than sugar, the right mix between them and the other ingredients in cola is difficult to find. While aspartame was for a while the choice of most cola companies, more and more are switching to Splenda. Not everyone is pleased with the results of the switch. Often after a few years of trying a flavor, a company will reintroduce an older product.

Answer 2

..What's the question?

Answer 3

The cola flavor comes from the "Kola Nut".

That was years ago.

Now they produce the flavor artificially.

Is that what you mean?

Coke uses citrus and cinnamon.

Pepsi has less citrus and is sweeter.

Alot of the ingredients are suppoidly a secret, but

the cola flavor which is common to all brands was derived from the Kola Nut.

The other ingredients are to make them taste different from each other.