In Praise of Mexican Coke

Tref · 12-13-2009, 04:17 PM

It all started in 1985 when — in an effort to save money — Coca-Cola stopped using real cane sugar and reformulated the iconic drink to be made with high-fructose corn syrup. The U.S. government subsidizes corn growers so much (some $40 billion since the mid 90s) that HFCS is cheaper than sugar, and when you are producing on the scale that Coke is material costs are crucial to the bottom line. What does this have to do with Mexican Coke you ask? Well, the bottlers south of the border never made the switch to HFCS, so people (like myself) feel that Mexican Coke has a better taste than American Coke. I think the Coca-Cola made with real sugar is less sweet tasting and has a smoother finish than HFCS Coke and thus is superior.

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flippyshark · 12-13-2009, 05:13 PM

Want real Coke!

JWBear · 12-13-2009, 05:52 PM

I agree. Coke with real sugar is better.

mousepod · 12-13-2009, 05:56 PM

So happy that my local Costco carries the stuff.

So sad that I've been off caffeine for 11 days... argh.

Moonliner · 12-13-2009, 08:24 PM

I gotta say, I'm a huge fan of Dublin Dr. Pepper and I'm bordering on obsessive with my love for Boylan Bottling Companies Root Beer. Both of which are made with pure cane sugar.

After hearing so much about Mexican coke, I was ecstatic to finally run across the genuine article (You can find it at USH citywalk). After tasting it, I think I'd rather drink new coke. It had a weird after taste that I could not quite place but I'd describe as a bitter clove taste. Definitely off putting for me.

Alex · 12-13-2009, 08:30 PM

Personally I can't taste the difference between HFCS and cane sugar Coke. But at least around here, if you can, it is easy enough to get Mexican Coke year round.

Though I have been tempted to arrange a blind taste test and see if people really can taste the difference as much as they say (not that I particularly doubt it, just curious).

Gemini Cricket · 12-13-2009, 08:51 PM

I had no idea about Mexican Coke until I had one at mousepod's house. I liked it a lot.

Morrigoon · 12-13-2009, 08:51 PM

Definitely a fan. Too bad Costco is fighting with Coke right now, so they aren't carrying it.

alphabassettgrrl · 12-13-2009, 10:22 PM

Oh, yeah, Mexican Coke is the best. I guess it doesn't matter much, since I'm working to give up soda entirely, but the corn syrup definitely is inferior.

Not Afraid · 12-13-2009, 10:34 PM

I am not sure I've ever had a Mexican Coke but I don't remember the last time I actually had a Coke or any sort.

12-13-2009, 04:17 PM	#1
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	In Praise of Mexican Coke It all started in 1985 when — in an effort to save money — Coca-Cola stopped using real cane sugar and reformulated the iconic drink to be made with high-fructose corn syrup. The U.S. government subsidizes corn growers so much (some $40 billion since the mid 90s) that HFCS is cheaper than sugar, and when you are producing on the scale that Coke is material costs are crucial to the bottom line. What does this have to do with Mexican Coke you ask? Well, the bottlers south of the border never made the switch to HFCS, so people (like myself) feel that Mexican Coke has a better taste than American Coke. I think the Coca-Cola made with real sugar is less sweet tasting and has a smoother finish than HFCS Coke and thus is superior. To read more, click here __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?!
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Want real Coke!
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I agree. Coke with real sugar is better. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	So happy that my local Costco carries the stuff. So sad that I've been off caffeine for 11 days... argh. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I gotta say, I'm a huge fan of Dublin Dr. Pepper and I'm bordering on obsessive with my love for Boylan Bottling Companies Root Beer. Both of which are made with pure cane sugar. After hearing so much about Mexican coke, I was ecstatic to finally run across the genuine article (You can find it at USH citywalk). After tasting it, I think I'd rather drink new coke. It had a weird after taste that I could not quite place but I'd describe as a bitter clove taste. Definitely off putting for me. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Personally I can't taste the difference between HFCS and cane sugar Coke. But at least around here, if you can, it is easy enough to get Mexican Coke year round. Though I have been tempted to arrange a blind taste test and see if people really can taste the difference as much as they say (not that I particularly doubt it, just curious).
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I had no idea about Mexican Coke until I had one at mousepod's house. I liked it a lot.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Definitely a fan. Too bad Costco is fighting with Coke right now, so they aren't carrying it. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Oh, yeah, Mexican Coke is the best. I guess it doesn't matter much, since I'm working to give up soda entirely, but the corn syrup definitely is inferior. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I am not sure I've ever had a Mexican Coke but I don't remember the last time I actually had a Coke or any sort.
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