Coca-Cola Original Taste vs Teem Bitter Lemon

• Sugar (Sweetener) — Delivers rapid energy but high glycemic load leads to blood sugar spikes, promoting risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and tooth decay with regular intake.
• Caramel Color (Coloring Agent) — Provides the signature dark brown hue; produced via process that may generate 4-MEI linked to potential carcinogenic concerns in animal studies, though typical soda levels are regulator-approved with low risk.
• Phosphoric Acid (Acidifier/Preservative) — Adds sharpness to flavor and helps preservation; may leach calcium from bones with high long-term consumption and contributes to dental enamel erosion due to low pH.
• Caffeine (Stimulant) — Provides mild alertness and focus boost; however, can lead to dependency, anxiety, sleep disruption, elevated heart rate, or jitteriness particularly in sensitive groups or when overconsumed.

• Sugar (Sweetener) — Provides sweetness and quick energy but high amounts (10.5g/100ml) lead to elevated glycemic load, increased risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, tooth decay, and cardiovascular issues with frequent intake.
• Citric Acid (Acidulant/Flavor Enhancer) — Delivers tart lemon taste and helps preserve the product; can erode tooth enamel due to acidity and may irritate stomach lining in sensitive consumers, though recognized as safe in regulated amounts.
• Quinine (Bittering Agent) — Creates the signature bitter taste derived from cinchona; safe at beverage levels but can trigger headaches, ringing in ears, or reactions in sensitive people and is a mild stimulant.
• Sodium Benzoate (Preservative) — Prevents bacterial growth to improve shelf life; generally safe but when mixed with citric acid may form trace benzene (a carcinogen), with some concerns for hyperactivity in children.

Caramel Color (Coloring Agent), Phosphoric Acid (Acidifier/Preservative), Natural Flavors (Flavoring Blend), Caffeine (Stimulant)

Carbonated Water (Solvent/Base), Sugar (Sweetener)

Citric Acid (Acidulant/Flavor Enhancer), Natural Lemon Flavouring (Flavoring Agent), Quinine (Bittering Agent), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)