Coke is a good tenderizer when used in a brine. It is also used in sauces. (Not by me) I use 7 Up in a number of Asian dishes, and occasionally in a pizza dough . I've never been stoned enough to boil pasta in pop. https://www.southernkitchen.com/story/eat/2021/07/22/what-you-should-and-should-not-cook-coca-cola/8056915002/