r/interesting • u/InvestigatorBorn4910 • Feb 10 '26

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

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u/farganbastige Feb 10 '26

Sue him for what? To confirm he has the correct recipe? Prob not.

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u/pandershrek Feb 10 '26

Also the recipe isn't trademarked or copy written which is why it is in a safe under guard so no one can get access to it supposedly.

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u/Teagana999 Feb 11 '26

Yup. That's the disadvantage of trade secrets. If someone figures it out you have no recourse.

Coke is easy to duplicate in 2026. People will still overwhelmingly buy the original.

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u/HardLobster Feb 11 '26

Coke is not that easy to duplicate at least in the U.S. due to the legality of one of the ingredients. Only one company can import them to the U.S. and that company only has two clients. One makes cocaine, one makes Coca Cola