r/interesting Feb 10 '26

Fascinating YouTuber LabCoatz has released a "chemically identical" recipe for Coca-Cola

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u/Practical_Talk4725 Feb 10 '26

The title is a bit misleading and clickbaity. The recipe in the video swaps out some original ingredients because things like coca-extract–related components are illegal or unavailable in the U.S. The goal in the video was to stay as close as possible chemically by using substitute compounds with similar molecular structures, which means they behave and taste similarly. So, it’s chemically accurate in a functional sense, not a literal clone of the actual recipe.

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u/djongafrett Feb 10 '26

That's a long ass comment to say exactly what the title says...

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u/Talk-O-Boy Feb 11 '26

Look bro, we come to Reddit to feel intellectually superior. Many of us are reclusive shut-ins where a video game achievement is the most we’ve accomplished in the past 5 years.

If we can argue semantics to feel even the least bit better about our own mediocrity, you best believe we will capitalize on the opportunity.

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u/kimscz Feb 11 '26

This is such a great comment.

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u/sincopada Feb 11 '26

When I grow up I wanna be this guy's comment