Coca-Cola and Pepsi, forced to change recipes. Will they taste the same?

Two of the most powerful brands in the world, Coca-Cola and Pepsi, are about to get a makeover. And no, we are not referring to rebranding or even changing the color of their logo. The changes go much deeper, to a recipe level. According to Discovery News, the scientists have discovered that a key-ingredient used in the two sodas if potentially cancerous. 

Recently, the state of California put 4-methyli-midazole ( 4-MEI) on the list of products that could lead to the deadliest disease of this century: cancer. According to the researchers, the ingredient is part of the recipe for good ol’ Pepsi and Coke, giving them the unique color. The maximum daily intake of 4-MEI should not exceed 29 micrograms, whereas a soda can contains 142 to 146 micrograms.

Pepsi and Cola-Cola have no choice now, but to change their original recipe.  If not, the companies will be forced to label their products as cancerous. Reps of the Coca-Cola company said that the changes will not affect the taste of the drink.