Coca-Cola’s New Cane Sugar Formula: What You Need to Know
For years Coca-Cola has used high fructose corn syrup to sweeten Coke. Now, after 40 years, they have announced they are launching a new Coke sweetened with cane sugar . Coca-Cola already sells a Coke sweetened with cane sugar in Mexico. Is cane sugar better for you, or is it just clever branding? In this blog post, we’ll break down the differences between cane sugar and high fructose corn syrup and help you make informed choices. 🧃 Why Coca-Cola Is Adding Cane Sugar Consumer Demand for Simpler Ingredients: Many consumers want more natural ingredients in foods and beverages. They perceive cane sugar (sucrose) as being more natural or real than high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Cost: Coke won’t be saving money as high fructose corn syrup is cheaper than cane sugar, partially because it is heavily subsidized by the U.S. government. Publicity a...