Why is Mexican Coke so good?

American Coke is made with high-fructose corn syrup and Mexican Coke is crafted with cane sugar. Cane sugar is less processed than high-fructose corn syrup, so it offers a more natural — some would say purer or more clean-tasting — version of the drink.


What is special about Mexican Coke?

Many Coca-Cola fans believe that Mexican Coke tastes more “natural” than its American cousin. This difference in taste is due to the fact that American-made Coke switched over to using high fructose corn syrup as a sweetening agent in 1980. Mexican Coke continued using cane sugar to sweeten its version.

Is Mexican Coke actually better?

THE ANSWER. No, Mexican Coke is not healthier than its American counterpart.


Why is Mexican Coke so popular?

Mexican Coca-Cola is sweetened with white sugar instead of the high-fructose corn syrup used in the U.S. since the early 1980s. Some people say that Mexican Coca-Cola tastes better, and other blind tasting tests have found that people can't tell the difference.

What makes Mexican Coke different?

It all comes down to how the two sodas are sweetened. American Coke uses high-fructose corn syrup, according to Reader's Digest. Mexican Coca-Cola uses cane sugar. According to the Food Network, cane sugar is less processed than high-fructose corn syrup.


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Is Mexican Coke made with real sugar?

Coca-Cola that is hecho en México (made in Mexico) contains cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup, the current whipping boy of the food world.

Why does McDonald's Coke taste better?

While most fast food restaurants have their Coca-Cola syrup delivered to them in plastic bags, McDonald's gets their syrup specially delivered in stainless steel tanks. The special tanks keep the syrup fresh and protect it from light, temperature, air, and anything else that might take away from its delicious flavor.

Does Mexican Coke have a lot of caffeine?

Caffeine Content: 34 mg/12 fl oz.


Why does Mexican Coke taste like Pepsi?

Some soda fans even say that Mexican Coke is bubblier and more effervescent. However, there is a real, measurable difference between Coke from the two countries, and it's listed on the label: The sweetener. American Coke is made with high-fructose corn syrup, while Mexican Coke is made with cane sugar.

What does Mexican Coke have that American Coke doesn t?

American Coke is made with high-fructose corn syrup and Mexican Coke is crafted with cane sugar. Cane sugar is less processed than high-fructose corn syrup, so it offers a more natural — some would say purer or more clean-tasting — version of the drink.

Why did Costco stop selling Mexican Coke?

in its stores, due to a pricing dispute between the two companies. The stores will not remove Coca-Cola from the shelves, but does not plan to restock until the issue is resolved.


Why do Mexicans love Coca?

Coca-Cola rose to popularity in Mexico starting in the 1960s with the help of Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, who started his career driving around, making deliveries for the company. The soda has become an integral part of Mexican life, even intersecting with politics and religion in certain regions.

Why is Mexican Coke in glass?

Just because it is in a glass bottle, doesn't mean it came from Mexico. Mexican Coke refers to Coca Cola bottled in Mexico. People like the Coke from Mexico it because it is made with sugar, rather than corn syrup like the ones bottled in the US.

What is Coke called in Mexico?

It is called Coca Cola de Vidrio (Glass Coca Cola, Coca Cola in a glass bottle) or simply Mexicoke. It has a different taste, because cane sugar is used to make it. In the United States, high-fructose corn syrup is used.


What is Mexican Coca-Cola made of?

Mexican Coke contains: Carbonated water, sugar, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine. American Coke contains: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine.

Is Coca-Cola healthier than coffee?

Coffee is the clear winner, particularly if you don't add sugar! Cola has 43 times more calories than the same volume of long black. A can of cola contains about ten teaspoons of sugar and virtually no nutrients.

Which soda has the highest caffeine count?

We looked at several assorted brands of sodas and found that Mountain Dew Zero Sugar contains the most caffeine. It has 5.7 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per ounce, so a 12-ounce can contains about 68.4 mg, and a 20-ounce bottle contains 114 mg.


What does jarritos mexican cola taste like?

This soda features a lightly carbonated fizz and a crisp, refreshing Mexican cola flavor with notes of vanilla and zingy ginger. It is made with real fruit flavors, real cane sugar, and is never made with high fructose corn syrup to deliver a clean, non-syrupy sweetness.

What soda has no caffeine?

Sprite and Fresca soda are also caffeine-free. Enjoy these popular caffeine-free drinks: Caffeine-Free Coca-Cola, Caffeine-Free Diet Coke and Caffeine-Free Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. Seagram's Ginger Ale, Diet Ginger Ale, Tonic and Seltzer.

What Coke has 0 caffeine?

Caffeine-free Coca-Cola Zero™ offers real Coca-Cola taste and zero calories and zero caffeine.


Why is Coca-Cola so addictive?

“The sugar in the drinks … swish through the brain, you get the dopamine rewarding you, and then the effect of the dopamine surge is gone almost as fast as it arrived, leaving your brain wanting more,” Wenk said. In fact, one review concluded that sugar can even be more rewarding and attractive than cocaine.

Why does Coca-Cola Starlight taste like?

Many have described the taste as similar to that of fruit, vanilla or cotton candy. Junk food review site Candy Hunting stated it "tastes like strawberry, marshmallow, and/or cotton candy". Aly Walansky of Food Network wrote it tastes "kind of like minty cotton candy sprinkled with vanilla".

Why is McDonald's Sprite so intense?

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Just like with McDonald's Coke, the syrup-to-water ratio in the Sprite is higher than the ratio found in most other soda fountains and even in the can or bottle. McDonald's sends more syrup into your cup to account for the inevitable melting ice.