Tag: Carbon dots

A 2017 study was the first to report the presence of foodborne fluorescent nanoparticles in popular beverages such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi, forming naturally during the manufacturing process. This surprising finding brought scientific scrutiny to the presence of these microscopic particles, which are undetectable to the naked eye.

According to a 2017 study published in *Nanotoxicology*, fluorescent carbon-based nanoparticles were isolated from commercial Coca-Cola products. These microscopic particles are not intentionally added ingredients but rather form as byproducts of the manufacturing process and our improving ability to detect them.