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Mexico makes better version of USA iconic product
Coca-Cola Taste Test: High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sugar
Twenty editors blind taste-tested the two cokes, side by side, and found ...
85 percent of our tasters could tell the difference between regular Coke and Mexican Coke.
80 percent of our tasters preferred Mexican Coke to regular Coke.
Nearly 30 years ago, Coca-Cola switched over from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten America's beloved carbonated soft drink. With corn
subsidized by the government, its sugary syrup became a more affordable option for the beverage company.
While this switch went largely unnoticed for quite some time (though it's common knowledge these days), it didn't take place on an international
level. Actually, the sweetener used in Coca-Cola varies from country to country based on what ingredient is most affordable for the bottling plant's
location. And in many countries, Mexico included, Coke is still made with real sugar.
Mexican Coke, which comes in an old-fashioned glass bottle, was first imported to the U.S. market for the immigrant population and initially could
only be found in little bodegas. But it's now available in a number of major grocery stores across the country.
Why is Mexican Coke sharing the same shelf as regular Coke? The answer is simple: it has a cult following that has created quite a demand. This
sugar-sweetened soda ranks high on the list of foodies across the country and even has a Facebook page with thousands of followers. Its fans believe
that Mexican Coke has a "more real, authentic flavor," though the Coca-Cola company denies that there's a discernible difference between any of their
cokes.
Coke spokesman Scott Williamson told Rob Walker of the New York Times that despite the different use of sweeteners “all of our consumer research
indicates that from a taste standpoint, the difference is imperceptible.” We decided to find out for ourselves: is there a palatable difference
between regular Coke and Mexican Coke? Or are people just charmed by Mexican Coke's nostalgic glass bottle? Our team of 20 editors conducted a taste
test to get real answers.
The Verdict
Twenty editors blind taste-tested the two cokes, side by side, and found ...
85 percent of our tasters could tell the difference between regular Coke and Mexican Coke.
80 percent of our tasters preferred Mexican Coke to regular Coke.
Here's what our tasters thought:
Regular Coke: "Tastes thicker, sweeter." "Didn't taste good, kind of bland." "Has interesting, almost vanilla, aftertaste, yet weird chemical flavor
at first." "Tang -- long aftertaste."
Mexican Coke: "Viva Coca-Cola Mexicana!" "I don't really like soda, but the sugar variety is quite palatable." "Has a cleaner, less artificial
flavor." "A little brighter." "Seems sweeter." "Feels thicker." "Pure bubbles."
Other: "Couldn't really taste the difference." "Difference is slight, can't pick a favorite."
IN SUMMARY: Despite what Coke spokespeople may say, there's a very discernable difference between Coke sweetened with sugar and Coke sweetened with
high-fructose corn syrup. And the numbers suggest that Mexican Coke is a clear-cut favorite. Now we just need to figure how we can all get our hands
on some.
UPDATE: Michael Blanding, author of The Coke Machine: The Dirty Truth Behind the World's Favorite Soft Drink brought to light an excerpt from an
earnings conference call by Coca-Cola FEMSA, the Mexican bottler of Coke, in 2009. The speaker is the CFO of the company. This call highlights that
Mexican Coke has lowered their mix to, basically, 70 percent local sugar versus 30 percent high-fructose corn syrup. Apparently, that ratio could be
closer to 60 percent sugar and 40 percent high-fructose now.
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full disclosure: this goat prefers diet coke to regular coke
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everyone likes Mexican Coke better, right! and in a glass bottle it's like being a kid again.
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you are ABSOLUTELY right!!
Why didn't I think of this to post?? How true this is...I love Coca Light...but with the prices of over 80 cents a bottle or 60 cents a can, which
comes out to over $7 a 12 pack, I pick up my old favorite TAB at Albertson's in the states which on sale runs me less than 35 cents a can. | Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
Coca-Cola Taste Test: High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sugar
Twenty editors blind taste-tested the two cokes, side by side, and found ...
85 percent of our tasters could tell the difference between regular Coke and Mexican Coke.
80 percent of our tasters preferred Mexican Coke to regular Coke.
Nearly 30 years ago, Coca-Cola switched over from sugar to high-fructose corn syrup to sweeten America's beloved carbonated soft drink. With corn
subsidized by the government, its sugary syrup became a more affordable option for the beverage company.
While this switch went largely unnoticed for quite some time (though it's common knowledge these days), it didn't take place on an international
level. Actually, the sweetener used in Coca-Cola varies from country to country based on what ingredient is most affordable for the bottling plant's
location. And in many countries, Mexico included, Coke is still made with real sugar.
Mexican Coke, which comes in an old-fashioned glass bottle, was first imported to the U.S. market for the immigrant population and initially could
only be found in little bodegas. But it's now available in a number of major grocery stores across the country.
Why is Mexican Coke sharing the same shelf as regular Coke? The answer is simple: it has a cult following that has created quite a demand. This
sugar-sweetened soda ranks high on the list of foodies across the country and even has a Facebook page with thousands of followers. Its fans believe
that Mexican Coke has a "more real, authentic flavor," though the Coca-Cola company denies that there's a discernible difference between any of their
cokes.
Coke spokesman Scott Williamson told Rob Walker of the New York Times that despite the different use of sweeteners “all of our consumer research
indicates that from a taste standpoint, the difference is imperceptible.” We decided to find out for ourselves: is there a palatable difference
between regular Coke and Mexican Coke? Or are people just charmed by Mexican Coke's nostalgic glass bottle? Our team of 20 editors conducted a taste
test to get real answers.
The Verdict
Twenty editors blind taste-tested the two cokes, side by side, and found ...
85 percent of our tasters could tell the difference between regular Coke and Mexican Coke.
80 percent of our tasters preferred Mexican Coke to regular Coke.
Here's what our tasters thought:
Regular Coke: "Tastes thicker, sweeter." "Didn't taste good, kind of bland." "Has interesting, almost vanilla, aftertaste, yet weird chemical flavor
at first." "Tang -- long aftertaste."
Mexican Coke: "Viva Coca-Cola Mexicana!" "I don't really like soda, but the sugar variety is quite palatable." "Has a cleaner, less artificial
flavor." "A little brighter." "Seems sweeter." "Feels thicker." "Pure bubbles."
Other: "Couldn't really taste the difference." "Difference is slight, can't pick a favorite."
IN SUMMARY: Despite what Coke spokespeople may say, there's a very discernable difference between Coke sweetened with sugar and Coke sweetened with
high-fructose corn syrup. And the numbers suggest that Mexican Coke is a clear-cut favorite. Now we just need to figure how we can all get our hands
on some.
UPDATE: Michael Blanding, author of The Coke Machine: The Dirty Truth Behind the World's Favorite Soft Drink brought to light an excerpt from an
earnings conference call by Coca-Cola FEMSA, the Mexican bottler of Coke, in 2009. The speaker is the CFO of the company. This call highlights that
Mexican Coke has lowered their mix to, basically, 70 percent local sugar versus 30 percent high-fructose corn syrup. Apparently, that ratio could be
closer to 60 percent sugar and 40 percent high-fructose now.
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full disclosure: this goat prefers diet coke to regular coke |
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Tab is the preffered drink of Mormons , I have been told, So if you develop the urge to have more than one wife, at the same time..It's the TAB
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USA coke sucks. Mexican coke in a glass bottle is the real deal.
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Mormons??
Mormons are anti-caffeine, so I don't think so...besides I drank that stuff in New York as a kid... | Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
Tab is the preffered drink of Mormons , I have been told, So if you develop the urge to have more than one wife, at the same time..It's the TAB
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I drink Diet Coke in the states. In Mexico, that product is too bland. Or something, but there IS a difference. I find Mexican Coke Zero much
better than Mexican Diet Coke.
Wish I could kick the cola habit entirely, however, until I do, if I'm going to drink something bad for me, I'll pick the one with the most flavor.
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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King Corn
Was the name of one of the good documentaties about CORN in today's world. (I think)... I saw it a couple of years ago on my local Public Television
station.
The politics, the huge subsidies (corporate welfare...?) the genetic manipulation and impact on farmers, the use in fuel, cattle feedlots, and high
fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and its dramatic impacts on diet and health.....
If you have not seen it.... You might want to. You can form your own thoughts on it and about HFCS.
There are also some recent headlines about international bans and litigation involving Monsanto, GMO corn, etc.
Geeze, and you just wanted to enjoy a nice cold Coke in an old fashioned glass bottle... I feel bad about even bringing this up.... But some of you
might want to really know the whole story....
Its all just stuff and some numbers.
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My ex-boss (thank God for ex) was a Mormon Bishop or some such. He maintained that Tab had no cafeine, and swilled it by the case..He only had one
wife, but she was ugly....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
My ex-boss (thank God for ex) was a Mormon Bishop or some such. He maintained that Tab had no cafeine, and swilled it by the case..He only had one
wife, but she was ugly....
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The key word here is not "Mormon" but "BOSS..."
It is apparent that;
You were not the "Boss."
You never were a "Boss."
You never will be "Boss"
sdm
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They told me I could bring back one bottle of Mexican tequila when I crossed the border....one per month....
How much Real Coco Cola can I bring through...........?
PS......never take a Mormon on a moto trip with you......he'll swill beer the first night but revert to his Johnny Mormon image when the other elders
join you the next day........
Don't bother asking how I know........
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When crossing the border north as San Ysidro there are vendors who sell 2 mini bottles of the Mexican Coke for $1 ("2X$1" is the sign) . These tiny
bottles hold maybe 4 ounces. If you need a quick rush and are jonesing for an ice cold mouthful of ice cold Coke from a glass bottle - that's your
ticket.
You can also buy cases of Mexican Coke in glass bottles at some San Diego CostCo's. Think it runs $17 a case though (more than double the USA coke
price).
[Edited on 3-8-2012 by Woooosh]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
My ex-boss (thank God for ex) was a Mormon Bishop or some such. He maintained that Tab had no cafeine, and swilled it by the case..He only had one
wife, but she was ugly.... |
Wow...what's up with the Mormon bashing?
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Nobody is bashing Mormons, my 2 Cousins graduated from BYU, my Uncle Ken is a Mormon...You dont have to be a Mormon to have an ugly wife...Read
slower...
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my coke always has a strong rum taste to it
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I also find that to be true....
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I only use enough coke to achieve the appropriate rum and coke tint. Using dark rum also helps.
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I mostly credit Coke in Baja for helping me first learn, then reinforce and develop the use of the wonderful word DISFRUTAR.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
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Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
I pick up my old favorite TAB at Albertson's in the states
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Tab soda is my all time favorite. It's nice to meet a fellow Tab drinker. I wish Coke would distribute it in Baja.
P>*)))>{
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AWESOME!!!
| Quote: | Your pics are awesome, thanks for sharing!!!
quote]Originally posted by Paulina
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
I pick up my old favorite TAB at Albertson's in the states
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Tab soda is my all time favorite. It's nice to meet a fellow Tab drinker. I wish Coke would distribute it in Baja.
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