Originally Posted by
nako
The whole idea that Coke suddenly switched from sugar to HFCS is largely an urban legend, as Coke had been using HCFS as early as 1980 - five years or so before the New Coke fiasco:
http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/newcoke.asp
That being said, though, I've read various articles (whether they be rumors or just wishful thinking, I don't know) that have suggested that Coke and other soda makers may switch back to sugar, with the increasing price of corn. I live in a place where Mexican Coke is abundant, but it'd be nice to not have to pay a dollar or more per bottle, either.
Mike
Hmmm. I had never even heard any of the rumors or the urban legend. I was speaking directly from my own personal experience. And I remember very vividly that the taste of re-introduced Classic was clearly different from the original (pre-New Coke) drink. It was then that I noticed HFCS on the label. I suppose HFCS might have been there before New Coke, but I could have sworn the Coke I drank before was flavored with sugar.
