# Coca-Cola Recipe Investigation: 35 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence Claims about Coca-Cola's formula: what is public, what is folklore, and what remains guarded. Authors: david HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/coca-cola-recipe-investigation Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/coca-cola-recipe-investigation.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "Coca-Cola Recipe Investigation: 35 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/coca-cola-recipe-investigation.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### The Coca-Cola Company claims that only two executives know the full formula at any given time. Id: claim_21228822044711ba86a1372b Parent: topic_16AeyU4Hp0typI6Zk1ab Depth: 1 The Coca-Cola Company claims that only two executives know the full formula at any given time. Labels: Inferred, High, investigate ### The Coca-Cola formula was kept unwritten until 1919, when it was documented as collateral for the company's s… Id: claim_59279c411b9b9dbcc8037c71 Parent: topic_16AeyU4Hp0typI6Zk1ab Depth: 1 The Coca-Cola formula was kept unwritten until 1919, when it was documented as collateral for the company's sale. Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate ### This American Life formula claims Id: section_3d21f1d7f71a1c146353a814 Parent: topic_16AeyU4Hp0typI6Zk1ab Depth: 1 This American Life formula claims Labels: Inferred, Low ### Merchandise 7X and secret ingredients Id: section_ae317e40756b49d74729de84 Parent: topic_16AeyU4Hp0typI6Zk1ab Depth: 1 Merchandise 7X and secret ingredients Labels: Inferred, Low ### Cocaine in original Coca-Cola formula Id: section_d5cdf2384ddaf453a1aa279a Parent: topic_16AeyU4Hp0typI6Zk1ab Depth: 1 Cocaine in original Coca-Cola formula Labels: Inferred, Low ### Stepan Company and coca leaf processing Id: section_f23fe3525baac7e973cb9bc4 Parent: topic_16AeyU4Hp0typI6Zk1ab Depth: 1 Stepan Company and coca leaf processing Labels: Inferred, Low ### Coca-Cola formula storage location Id: section_f71a2e254f1c9de9fae1247b Parent: topic_16AeyU4Hp0typI6Zk1ab Depth: 1 Coca-Cola formula storage location Labels: Inferred, Low #### The original Coca-Cola formula contained coca leaf extract, with an estimated 4–9 mg of cocaine per glass. Id: claim_28fe28201fb894682144443b Parent: section_d5cdf2384ddaf453a1aa279a Depth: 2 The original Coca-Cola formula contained coca leaf extract, with an estimated 4–9 mg of cocaine per glass. Labels: Inferred, High, investigate #### The purported 1979 recipe listed fluid extract of coca: 3 drams USP, citric acid: 3 oz, caffeine: 1 oz, sugar… Id: claim_345f2254bd27ad309aabb079 Parent: section_3d21f1d7f71a1c146353a814 Depth: 2 The purported 1979 recipe listed fluid extract of coca: 3 drams USP, citric acid: 3 oz, caffeine: 1 oz, sugar: 30 lbs (presumably per batch), water: 2.5 gal, lime juice: 2 pints, 1 quart, vanilla: 1 oz, caramel: 1.5 oz or more, alcohol: 8 oz, and specific amounts of flavoring oils (orange 20, lemon 30, nutmeg 10, coriander 5, neroli 10, cinnamon 10 drops). Labels: Inferred, Medium #### Cocaine was removed from the Coca-Cola formula around 1903. Id: claim_435b6f5268e7b0bf118457c2 Parent: section_d5cdf2384ddaf453a1aa279a Depth: 2 Cocaine was removed from the Coca-Cola formula around 1903. Labels: Inferred, High, investigate #### The Stepan Company of Maywood, New Jersey, is the only US firm with a DEA license to import coca leaves, prim… Id: claim_99b2d5e20abe179bfa5470f5 Parent: section_f23fe3525baac7e973cb9bc4 Depth: 2 The Stepan Company of Maywood, New Jersey, is the only US firm with a DEA license to import coca leaves, primarily from Peru. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate #### The secret flavoring component of Coca-Cola is internally referred to as "Merchandise 7X." Id: claim_d77948e78fee1b89e430e162 Parent: section_ae317e40756b49d74729de84 Depth: 2 The secret flavoring component of Coca-Cola is internally referred to as "Merchandise 7X." Labels: Inferred, High, investigate #### The flavoring for Coca-Cola is still made from decocainized coca leaf extract processed by the Stepan Company… Id: claim_dd8540c7dc3650d9929aa0ee Parent: section_f23fe3525baac7e973cb9bc4 Depth: 2 The flavoring for Coca-Cola is still made from decocainized coca leaf extract processed by the Stepan Company of Maywood, New Jersey. Labels: Inferred, High, investigate #### A written copy of Coca-Cola's formula is stored in a vault at the World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta, Georg… Id: claim_e5a77af298305879b358fa88 Parent: section_f71a2e254f1c9de9fae1247b Depth: 2 A written copy of Coca-Cola's formula is stored in a vault at the World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta, Georgia. Labels: Inferred, High, investigate ##### The written copy of Coca-Cola's formula was moved to the World of Coca-Cola museum in 2011. Id: claim_0f77e48c5ff62eabe05bf7b4 Parent: claim_e5a77af298305879b358fa88 Depth: 3 The written copy of Coca-Cola's formula was moved to the World of Coca-Cola museum in 2011. Labels: Inferred, High, investigate ##### The Stepan Company in Maywood, NJ, is the only US facility licensed to import coca leaves. Id: claim_1978f59f6062bcfeb1fa2dbd Parent: claim_99b2d5e20abe179bfa5470f5 Depth: 3 The Stepan Company in Maywood, NJ, is the only US facility licensed to import coca leaves. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate ##### The written copy of the Coca-Cola formula is allegedly stored in a vault at the World of Coca-Cola museum in… Id: claim_1c7f1f2adc91707b64475aab Parent: claim_e5a77af298305879b358fa88 Depth: 3 The written copy of the Coca-Cola formula is allegedly stored in a vault at the World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta, Georgia. Labels: Source-linked, High, known ##### The "natural flavors" portion of Coca-Cola's ingredients is the undisclosed concentrate, historically referre… Id: claim_2d95d43b6a6683ce31eb167f Parent: claim_d77948e78fee1b89e430e162 Depth: 3 The "natural flavors" portion of Coca-Cola's ingredients is the undisclosed concentrate, historically referred to as Merchandise 7X. Labels: Inferred, Medium ##### The original Coca-Cola formula contained cocaine from coca leaf extract. Id: claim_3d3c00826ad29ef7829e97f9 Parent: claim_28fe28201fb894682144443b Depth: 3 The original Coca-Cola formula contained cocaine from coca leaf extract. Labels: Source-linked, High, investigate ##### The Stepan Company processes coca leaves for Coca-Cola, removing cocaine alkaloids before the extract is used. Id: claim_530314dfc173bc6c471043e3 Parent: claim_dd8540c7dc3650d9929aa0ee Depth: 3 The Stepan Company processes coca leaves for Coca-Cola, removing cocaine alkaloids before the extract is used. Labels: Source-linked, High, investigate ##### The Stepan Company plant in Maywood, New Jersey, is the only US entity licensed by the DEA to import coca lea… Id: claim_7b6c9a98b41cee2ee8a8f7b3 Parent: claim_99b2d5e20abe179bfa5470f5 Depth: 3 The Stepan Company plant in Maywood, New Jersey, is the only US entity licensed by the DEA to import coca leaf. Labels: Inferred, Medium, known ##### The base of Pemberton's original 1886 formula contained coca leaf extract with active cocaine. Id: claim_8628b83f7dc7568d3fb548fe Parent: claim_28fe28201fb894682144443b Depth: 3 The base of Pemberton's original 1886 formula contained coca leaf extract with active cocaine. Labels: Source-linked, High, investigate ##### The Stepan Company de-cocainizes coca leaf. Id: claim_a69f5b69f8673c90094a179e Parent: claim_dd8540c7dc3650d9929aa0ee Depth: 3 The Stepan Company de-cocainizes coca leaf. Labels: Inferred, Medium, known ##### The Stepan Company sells the flavor extract, known as "Merchandise No. Id: claim_a7593ff40f469ca3d19bf36a Parent: claim_dd8540c7dc3650d9929aa0ee Depth: 3 The Stepan Company sells the flavor extract, known as "Merchandise No. 5," to Coca-Cola. Labels: Inferred, Medium, known ##### The Coca-Cola formula is internally referred to as "Merchandise 7X." Id: claim_b15a8468edd47bbe8998d544 Parent: claim_d77948e78fee1b89e430e162 Depth: 3 The Coca-Cola formula is internally referred to as "Merchandise 7X." Labels: Inferred, High, investigate ##### The radio program This American Life (Episode 427, February 2011) claimed to have found the original 1979 Coc… Id: claim_b30f8c13041992b397025022 Parent: claim_345f2254bd27ad309aabb079 Depth: 3 The radio program This American Life (Episode 427, February 2011) claimed to have found the original 1979 Coca-Cola formula. Labels: Source-linked, High, known ##### Decocainized coca leaf extract is a likely component of Coca-Cola's "natural flavorings". Id: claim_d2244bbd35d81d21bc754d02 Parent: claim_dd8540c7dc3650d9929aa0ee Depth: 3 Decocainized coca leaf extract is a likely component of Coca-Cola's "natural flavorings". Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate ##### The original Coca-Cola drink contained extracts from coca leaves, which supplied cocaine. Id: claim_e1cbe95508f4e938d031f279 Parent: claim_28fe28201fb894682144443b Depth: 3 The original Coca-Cola drink contained extracts from coca leaves, which supplied cocaine. Labels: Inferred, Medium ##### Commonly cited components of the 7X base include orange oil, lemon oil, nutmeg oil, cinnamon oil, coriander o… Id: claim_e9508e4f3ed9785912d76bb1 Parent: claim_345f2254bd27ad309aabb079 Depth: 3 Commonly cited components of the 7X base include orange oil, lemon oil, nutmeg oil, cinnamon oil, coriander oil, neroli (bitter orange flower) oil, vanilla, and lime juice. Labels: Inferred, Medium ###### Natural flavors are the secret component of Coca-Cola. Id: claim_7db27ee10ac645f858016b9c Parent: claim_2d95d43b6a6683ce31eb167f Depth: 4 Natural flavors are the secret component of Coca-Cola. Labels: Source-linked, High, investigate ###### The Stepan Company sells the extracted cocaine to Mallinckrodt for pharmaceutical use. Id: claim_81f38eccd2a9b489c7054951 Parent: claim_530314dfc173bc6c471043e3 Depth: 4 The Stepan Company sells the extracted cocaine to Mallinckrodt for pharmaceutical use. Labels: Inferred, High, known ###### The This American Life claimed formula was reportedly published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Id: claim_ad15262f6f7ca3c28759e854 Parent: claim_b30f8c13041992b397025022 Depth: 4 The This American Life claimed formula was reportedly published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Labels: Source-linked, High, known ###### The Coca-Cola formula was stored in a Trust Company (later SunTrust) Bank vault in Atlanta from 1925 until De… Id: claim_e542eeda5bd876220e6bbc7c Parent: claim_0f77e48c5ff62eabe05bf7b4 Depth: 4 The Coca-Cola formula was stored in a Trust Company (later SunTrust) Bank vault in Atlanta from 1925 until December 2011. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate ###### Before 2011, the written copy of Coca-Cola's formula was kept in a SunTrust Bank vault. Id: claim_98d6630dbf1d31c088303ca6 Parent: claim_e542eeda5bd876220e6bbc7c Depth: 5 Before 2011, the written copy of Coca-Cola's formula was kept in a SunTrust Bank vault. Labels: Inferred, High, investigate ###### The written copy of the Coca-Cola formula was previously stored in a SunTrust Bank vault. Id: claim_ec85fcf50d93428db911b582 Parent: claim_e542eeda5bd876220e6bbc7c Depth: 5 The written copy of the Coca-Cola formula was previously stored in a SunTrust Bank vault. Labels: Source-linked, High, known