Coca-Cola Zero

Coca-Cola Zero is a diet variant of the popular soft drink Coca-Cola. It was introduced by The Coca-Cola Company in 2005 as a sugar-free version of their flagship product. The beverage is marketed towards those who enjoy the taste of regular Coca-Cola but wish to reduce or eliminate their intake of sugar and calories.

History

The Coca-Cola Company launched Coca-Cola Zero in the United States in June 2005. The development of the product was spurred by changes in consumer preferences, with an increasing number of people seeking healthier alternatives to traditional sugary drinks. The company aimed to provide the same taste as the original Coca-Cola, but without the calories and sugar.

Ingredients

Coca-Cola Zero contains the following ingredients: carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, aspartame, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, potassium citrate, acesulfame potassium, and caffeine. The use of artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame potassium allows the drink to maintain a sweet taste without the use of sugar.

Reception and Impact

Coca-Cola Zero has been generally well-received by consumers, with many appreciating its taste similarity to the original Coca-Cola. However, it has also faced criticism and controversy, particularly regarding its use of artificial sweeteners, which some studies suggest may have health risks.

See Also

• Diet Coke
• Pepsi Zero Sugar
• List of Coca-Cola brands