Why is there Phosphoric Acid in coke?

Answer 1

It is only just a tiny bit, but enough to give a reaction on your tongue/mouth to produce a bit of saliva after you have been drinking a can, which contributes to the "thirst quenching" feeling.

Answer 2

Because of chemicals inside the coke make it green if you know ur counter on Acids neurals and bases then you would know that is a base well obvisully coke is not a base so they add more chemicals that give it that Fizz. Bye one Of Mrs.Baileys students!! Tupelo Ms

Answer 3

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Below is a table that shows the amount of phosphorus in 100 grams of different products:

Coca-Cola

17 mg

Milk, Whole, 3.3% Fat

93 mg

Ice Cream, Vanilla

105 mg

Chicken, Light, w/skin, Stewed

146 mg

Chicken Liver Pate

175 mg

Ham, Sliced, Regular

247 mg

Peanuts, All Types, Raw

376 mg

Cheese, Cheddar

512 mg

"http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/contactus/myths_rumors/packaging_kidney_stones.html

This is from the Coke page which makes it look like Cola has much less phosphorus than other foods. Although I don't question their numbers, I suspect that the issue is that Cola contains phosphorus without calcium which may make it dangerous?

Edward L. Mincher

Answer 4

According to their website it's purely for taste.

http://questions.coca-cola.com/NSREExtended.asp?WhatUserSaid=Does+Coke+contain+phosphoric+acid%3F

Answer 5

Phosphoric acid is generally used in sodas to give it a tangy flavor and to act as a preservative.