Commercial beverages like Coca-Cola do not contain sulfuric acid, which is a highly corrosive mineral acid used primarily in heavy industrial applications, car batteries, and fertilizer manufacturing. Instead, Coca-Cola utilizes food-grade phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and citric acid as flavoring agents and preservatives. Phosphoric acid imparts the beverage's characteristic tartness and bite, while adhering strictly to rigorous food safety standards and regulatory approvals for human consumption.