health & wellness

We are a socially conscious company

• We support community-based primary education projects for marginalized children in slums and villages, benefiting 50 schools, thousands of students, over 500,000 villagers and over 10,000 slum dwellers, as well as several villages near Coca-Cola bottling plants.
• We partner with NGOs as well as the Red Cross to provide free medical facilities and information to tens of thousands of underprivileged people in seven states in India as well as several villages near Coca-Cola bottling plants
• By 2004, the company had created a Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) potential (both inside as well as outside the plant) of 1.42 million cubic meters (MCM), which is approximately 72% of the groundwater used by CBO’s.
• Further the company plans to become "Water Positive" organization (w.r.t to groundwater used by CBO’s) by 2006. To achieve the same, company plans to install RWH structures inside the plants as well as outside the plants.

We are committed to world-class Quality

• Through Coca-Cola’s globally accepted and standardized manufacturing processes and Quality Management Systems, we ensure that our manufacturing facilities are equipped to provide the consumer with the highest possible quality beverage each time.
• Different plants of the company have won the Golden Peacock National Quality Award in 2003 & 2004 and the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award in 2001.
• All 25 of the India Division’s Company-owned bottling plants have gained the International Standard ISO 14001 Environment Management System certificate.
• The Tamil Nadu Government recognized the company as the “Best Private Company” in the state.
• The company was also recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation for its contribution to the community.

The facts about Colas

High Pesticide Content

• Coca-Cola and Thums Up are safe. They meet all applicable safety standards and all ingredients are food grade quality.
• The Coca-Cola Company uses one quality system around the world.
• The process of manufacturing Coca-Cola and Thums Up involves 400 tests to make sure every drop of India's favorite soft drink is of the highest quality.
• Pesticide residues in traces may get into the source water due to their presence in the environment. However, water used in Coca-Cola and Thums Up meets standards which are at par with the most stringent EU norms.
• Coca-Cola Company uses Multiple Barrier Treatment which is a six stage purification process including activated carbon treatment.

Acid Content in soft drink

• All soft drinks contain acids (and so do the fruit juices such as lime or orange juice).
• This is primarily to provide a tart flavor.
• They also have a preservative effect.
• The acids present in our stomach, secreted by stomachs inner lining, enables the body to assimilate nutrients
• They are particularly helpful in the conversion of proteins, carbohydrates, fats to energy.
• The primary acid present in stomach is Hydrochloric Acid. It is well known that hydrochloric acid is a strong acid as compared to acids present in soft drinks viz. phosphoric or citric acid, which are weak acids.
• Phosphoric and Citric acid are recognized by many health authorities world wide as perfectly safe food additives.

Caffeine

• Scientific evidence does not support any relationship between caffeine consumption and health problem
• Colas contain one third quantity of caffeine in brewed coffee and half the amount in tea
• In fact, caffeine in small quantities have been shown to increase alertness

Sugar

• Colas contain the same amount of sugar as in most of fruit juices.
• According to medical science, all foods including those with sugar can be a part of a balanced diet.
• For consumers who wish to consume less sugar, diet versions of Colas with non-nutritive sweetener have been made available.

Dental Health

• It has been established by various researches quoted in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, USA that soft drink consumption has no adverse impact on bone density or calcium content of the body.
• Sticky foods contribute to tooth decay
• Foods such as Cakes, Fruits, Bread, Rice, Potatoes and other commonly eaten starches that stick to the teeth can cause cavities, if not removed by regular brushing. Soft drinks remain in contact with teeth for a few seconds, and thus has no / less potential to cause harm
• Carbohydrates are an essential part of diet, they are found in many forms in our food. Thus proper dental hygiene and a balanced diet are the best way to prevent tooth decay.
• Dentists are now realizing that it is a combination of factors which contribute to tooth wear and erosion. It includes :
  • Aggressive tooth brushing
  • Tooth grinding during sleep
  • Poor off bite resulting in excessive force on teeth during chewing
• The best way out is to maintain good oral hygiene and to regularly visit the dentist.

Bone Health

• Soft drinks do not cause bone loss. Bone loss in adults can be caused by many factors.
• Not all soft drinks contain phosphoric acid and those that do (typically Colas) contain only a very small amount.
• Inadequate intake of calcium is the most common dietary cause.
• Phosphorus is an essential nutrient, but the amount in soft drinks is very small compared with other sources of phosphorus in the diet.
• In humans, phosphorus does not affect calcium absorption
• The consumption of soft drinks, including Colas, does not cause osteoporosis.
• Insufficient calcium intake, hormonal changes, and a lack of weight-bearing physical activity are considered to be the primary causes of osteoporosis.