Why is Coca-Cola black?

Taylor Dillard, like most of the people in the segregated South during the Civil Rights era, just wanted to be treated fairly. And that meant having the opportunity to work for a living. There wasn't much work for black people, Dillard, 67, recalls. We did the hard stuff, like digging ditches. read more

Coca Cola is not black actually but dark brown. Before it's invented to carbonated soft drink, Coca-Cola was cough syrup. So back to your question, the color is from one of the ingredients which is caramel. read more

Best Answer: They add carmel coloring to the mix to make it dark brown. If they didn't add the coloring, it would be clear. read more