Ponapihali any rubbish: 10 facts that is part of Coca-Cola. It makes you think about

Coca-Cola - the most popular and yet most criticized drink of all time. What does it all make? .. Do not believe it - because that's etogo.1. AlkogolSoglasno According to studies, more than 50% of known species soda company "Coca-Cola" contain alcohol. But his concentration is very low: so much drunk, you drink for just a few thousand bottles. The 19 different types of Coca-Cola amount of alcohol reached about 10 milligrams per liter.



2. Lemon kislotaEtot ingredient has nothing to do with lemons, in addition to the name - it is completely synthetic. In the study, experts found that "thanks" is citric acid, 12-year-olds who drank 4 or more cups of Coca-Cola a day, suffer from caries in 2, 5 times more likely than their peers who cola or drink.



3. Phosphoric kislotaFosfornaya or phosphoric acid is used to make Coca-Cola more acidic. Scientists have found that drinking Coca-Cola is directly related to a decrease in bone density. Other studies have shown that phosphoric acid reduces the content of calcium in the body.





4. RtutSpetsialisty of the Institute for Trade Policy found that 9 out of 20 samples used in the food industry high fructose corn syrup was contaminated with mercury. Traces of this metal were found in 55 children's food and soft drinks, including - in the Coke.





5. benzoate natriyaProizvoditeli often use sodium benzoate as a preservative. However, the International Chemical Safety Commission found that high doses of the substance can cause obesity. Therefore, producers often try to mislead consumers, hiding the preservative called "antimicrobial nutrient».





6. BenzolBenzol - a natural ingredient that is classified as a carcinogen of class A. It can be found, for example, in tobacco smoke. In 2005, the US Commission on control of medicines and food products found that ten samples of soft drinks from the two hundred proven benzene content exceeds 5 parts per billion (maximum allowable concentration). The Coca-Cola it reaches 5 and 14 parts per billion - draw your own conclusions.





7. 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) The so-called 4-methylimidazole - a by-ingredient formed during the caramelization, roasting, smoking, grilling and other ways of processing food and beverage. It refers to the list of carcinogens. Unfortunately, at the moment there are no strict limits on the content of the caramel dye is widely used in industrial production. In 360 milliliters of Coca-Cola contains about 130 milligrams of 4-methylimidazole. It - 4 times more than the recommended amount.





8. AspartamAspartam - low-calorie artificial sweetener whose sweetness is about 200 times more than sugar. It is used in diet foods, soft drinks, yogurt, chewing gum, cereals, sauces, desserts, pastries and so on. D.

But such a popularity of this sweetener is not an indicator of its utility for consumers. 250 milliliters of Diet Coke contains about 180 milligrams of aspartame.





9. bisphenol ABisfenol, A (also common name TPA) - a chemical that provokes all kinds of sexual deviations. It mimics estrogen and binds to the same receptors in the body as natural female hormone. Bisphenol A is used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and some cans. And yes, the TPA is also contained in cola.





10. High Fructose Corn siropSpetsialisty food safety is considered high fructose corn syrup analogue harmless sugar cane. But the problem is that it becomes dangerous when excessive use. Scientists at Princeton University have shown that it causes obesity, abnormal growth of adipose tissue and elevated triglycerides in the body. All this - the risk factors that contribute to the development of diabetes, cancer, hypertension and coronary heart disease.

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