Diet Coke
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A 20oz bottle of Diet Coke | |
| Type | Diet cola |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Origin | United States |
| Introduced | July 1982 |
| Color | Caramel |
| Variants | See below |
| Related products | Coca-Cola Coca-Cola C2 Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Tab Diet Pepsi Pepsi Max |
| Website | dietcoke.com |
Diet Coke, also branded as Coca-Cola Light or Diet Coca-Cola, is a sugar-free and low-calorie diet soda produced and distributed by the Coca-Cola Company. It is a cola drink containing artificial sweeteners, primarily aspartame, instead of sugar. Diet Coke is based on a different recipe from the flagship Coca-Cola drink, with a distinct taste of its own.
Unveiled on July 8, 1982, it was the first new brand since the Coca-Cola Company's creation in 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark. Following its launch, Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light became wildly successful and a cultural status symbol. It has since been a core product and brand for the company, leading worldwide diet soda sales for most of its existence.