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Coke and Pepsi with real sugar

post #1 of 52
4/29/09 at 2:45am
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I was aware of the kosher Cokes that use real cane sugar.

However, a friend told me that Pepsi, at least here, is selling 'throwback' Pepsi and Mountain Dew, also made with cane sugar.

Has anyone tried either, or have a good source?
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post #2 of 52
4/29/09 at 8:47am
Yeah, it tastes a little better and sweeter, not sure I would notice the difference unless I was looking for it.
When I was in SF a couple of summers ago everyone seemed to pay extra in Mexican restaurants to have coke imported from Mexico?! that used cane sugar rather than the corn syrup or whatever is normally used in the states.
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post #3 of 52
4/29/09 at 9:19am
Yeah the glass bottle Coke in Latin America appears to use real sugar.
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post #4 of 52
4/29/09 at 9:31am
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Originally Posted by youngscientist View Post
Yeah, it tastes a little better and sweeter, not sure I would notice the difference unless I was looking for it.
When I was in SF a couple of summers ago everyone seemed to pay extra in Mexican restaurants to have coke imported from Mexico?! that used cane sugar rather than the corn syrup or whatever is normally used in the states.

Yes.

For those not aware, Coca-Cola (and everything else) used to use real sugar from sugar cane. Due, in part, to subsidies and import restrictions by the agricultural lobby, it's cheaper in the US to use high-fructose corn syrup as an 'artificial sweetener'. So all the major soft drinks switched to corn syrup instead of sugar (not sure when, 1970s or 80s?).

The exceptions are Cokes imported from Latin America, kosher Cokes in neighborhoods that sell those around Passover, and now, Pepsi and Mountain Dew Throwbacks I'm going to buy both today.

I've also heard that corn syrup doesn't mix well with glass bottles. So your glass bottle drinks are more likely to have cane sugar in them? Don't know if that's true though.
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post #5 of 52
4/29/09 at 11:27am
If you go to the Dr. Pepper factory in dublin texas you can get the original recipe with cane sugar.
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post #6 of 52
4/29/09 at 12:05pm
Yeah, I go to spanish markets and stock up on long neck glass bottle coke and pepsi's.
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post #7 of 52
4/29/09 at 12:08pm
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Originally Posted by MetroStyles View Post
Yeah the glass bottle Coke in Latin America appears to use real sugar.

Yes. and the coke tastes better.... i get the mexican coke bottles for when i make a cuba libre.
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post #8 of 52
4/29/09 at 12:21pm
Coca cola is for small timers, there's a cafe near me that sells all-organic caffeine free coke made in new zealand on environmently friendly facilities. Using real sugar, lemon concentrate for taste (adds an awesome after taste to it) and no artificial ingredients. Stuff is awesome Here's their website, they make other soft drinks too, with the same principles. http://www.phoenixorganics.co.nz/Home
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post #9 of 52
4/29/09 at 12:25pm
If we are talking Coke/Pepsi alternatives... I used to drink some stuff called Dr.Browns.. i dont know if they still make that, but it was good tasting (cream soda).
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post #10 of 52
4/29/09 at 1:22pm
Yes, soda made outside of the U.S. is almost always with real sugar. And it tastes a ton better.
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post #11 of 52
4/29/09 at 1:24pm
Do a search... this thread has been done before. Sources (inc. online) for various sodas with real sugar are in the previous thread
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post #12 of 52
4/29/09 at 1:31pm
There's also Dr. Pepper Imperial Sugar, made in Waco, Texas. Available mostly around Passover.
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post #13 of 52
4/29/09 at 1:35pm
what do jewish holidays have to do with real sugar? i fail to see the connection.
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post #14 of 52
4/29/09 at 2:43pm
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Originally Posted by edmorel View Post
Yeah, I go to spanish markets and stock up on long neck glass bottle coke and pepsi's.

+1
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post #15 of 52
4/29/09 at 2:47pm
If you want some real sugar coke alternatives: Mexican soda maker Jarritos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarritos) uses real sugar. There are certain flavors that are really good too, but no cola flavor Jones Soda (http://www.jonessoda.com/) prides themselves on using cane sugar. They have a wide variety of flavors (try the cream soda!). The new Red Bull Cola uses real sugar. Hansen's also uses cane sugar: http://www.hansens.com/products/products.php?cat=1
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