What was the secret ingredient in coca cola when it was first invented?

Question

What was the secret ingredient in coca cola when it was first invented?

Answer 1

cocaine, but it wasn't really a secret.

Answer 2

it contained cocain. not much i think only a few milligrams.

it was used as a medicinal drink.

in fact cocain was used alot back in the day.

hope that helps.

Answer 3

well, while it had cocaine in it, like everyone says, it wasn't illegal at the time, and it wasn't a secret, either.

The secret formula is called 7X

sugar crystals, caramel, caffeine, phosphoric acid, coca leaf and kola nut extract, lime extract, flavoring mixture, vanilla and glycerin. Merchandise 7X is the "secret ingredient" in Coca-Cola and has apparently remained a secret since its formulation in 1886

Answer 4

there was no secret ingredient, it was mainly made from the leaves of the cocoa tree, so was really cocaine.

Answer 5

Tamarind.

Answer 6

Cocaine

Answer 7

Cocaine, until it became illegal.

Answer 8

they use to put real coke in but then they were forced to change it

Answer 9

well it was used as a medicine when it was first invented .. i gues t would have been some sorta drug or what ever they used to use yeaaars ago to make people feel better

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Answer 10

Coke, it refreshes so.

Answer 11

Its called SECRET for a reason

Answer 12

it was cocaine. people got addicted.

Answer 13

good old cocaine, coca cola was originally called coca wine by the way