Diet coke

Diet Coke (also known as Diet Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light or Coke Light) is a sugar-free and no-calorie soft drink produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first introduced in the United States on August 9, 1982, as the first new brand since 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark. The product quickly overtook the company's existing diet cola, Tab, in sales.

History

Diet Coke was introduced in 1982, responding to the market's shifting focus towards low-calorie and diet food options. It was the first extension of the Coca-Cola brand and has since become one of the company's most popular products worldwide.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients of Diet Coke are carbonated water, caramel color, aspartame, phosphoric acid, potassium benzoate, natural flavors, citric acid, and caffeine. In countries where it is made with the sweetener sucralose (all of the UK and Canada), the formula is altered slightly.

Health Effects

While Diet Coke does not contain sugar or calories, it does contain artificial sweeteners, which have been linked to a variety of health issues. However, the evidence is not conclusive, and the overall health impact of Diet Coke and similar drinks is still a topic of ongoing research.

Marketing

Diet Coke has been marketed in various ways since its inception, including celebrity endorsements, limited-edition cans, and sponsorships of television shows and music festivals.

See Also

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
• Pepsi Max
• List of Coca-Cola brands