'Cocaine plant' hits sweet spot for drinks deal

SAY goodbye to a sugar high, thanks to an ingredient taken from the plant used to make cocaine.

- Jaymi McCann

With the aim of reducing the need for sugar in food and drinks, Coca X is created by extracting coca from the leaf using ethanol and purified water – ensuring it is free from narcotics. The ethanol is then removed through distillation.

Manufacturer Power Leaves says it can reduce the need for adding sugar to drinks by up to 40 per cent.