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crystals · 10-29-2006, 04:17 PM

Fri Oct 27, 8:34 AM ET

NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters Life!) - A new fast food is making its debut at U.S. fairs this fall -- fried Coke.

Abel Gonzales, 36, a computer analyst from Dallas, tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe -- a batter mix made with Coca-Cola syrup, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and some strawberries.

Balls of the batter are then deep-fried, ending up like ping-pong ball sized doughnuts which are then served in a cup, topped with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and a cherry on the top.

"It tastes great," said Sue Gooding, a spokeswoman for the State Fair of Texas where Gonzales' fried Coke made its debut this fall. "It was a huge success."

Gonzales ran two stands at the State Fair of Texas and sold up to 35,000 fried Cokes over 24 days for $4.50 each -- and won a prize for coming up with "most creative" new fair food.

Now other fairs in North Carolina and Arizona are following the trend, and other people are trying to emulate Gonzales' recipe.

Gonzales gave no indication of the calories in his creation and said he would not patent it.

"The best I can hope for is that it's the original and hopefully the best fried Coke out there," he said.

But Gonzales said the success of his fried Coke had inspired him. Next year's fair-goers can look forward to fried Sprite or -- for those watching their weight -- fried diet Coke.

"We are trying to cut a lot of the sugar out of it. It has less calories but it's still very, very sweet," he said.

Ray Crockett, a spokesman for Coca-Cola Co., said: "We're constantly amazed at the creative ways folks find to enjoy their Coke and make it part of celebrations like fairs and festivals. This is one is definitely different!"

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061027/od_nm/life_coke1_dc

PZelda · 10-29-2006, 04:30 PM

Ummmmm....

That's one thing I will definitely NOT be having anytime soon! I don't even drink Coca-Cola anymore, to begin with, and that is DISGUSTING.

Dr. Thong · 10-29-2006, 05:26 PM

Just because someone makes up a stupid thing doesn't mean I have to be equally stupid and try it.

TJL · 10-29-2006, 06:27 PM

I hope they have fried Diet Coke.

I'm trying to cut back on my calories.

gilligan fanatic · 10-29-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

I hope they have fried Diet Coke.

I'm trying to cut back on my calories.

That was good.

Brieannas21 · 10-29-2006, 07:04 PM

I tried some last week and it as actually good.

EmoJoe · 10-29-2006, 07:15 PM

that sounds horrible. they have so many obscure fried foods now...fried oreos, fried M and Ms, fried ice cream (dont ask me how THAT one works, but i've seen it) and now fried coke? its disgusting and is so bad for you

Courtnee · 10-29-2006, 08:27 PM

I'd eat it.

Janice · 10-29-2006, 08:46 PM

They're always coming up with new and interesting ways to clog the arteries.

tdf4077 · 10-29-2006, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

I hope they have fried Diet Coke.

I'm trying to cut back on my calories.

Nice!

Yeah...this sounds pretty bad. Then again, I thought fried Macaroni and Cheese sounded bad, and it's actually decent...if you're only eating one meal that week.

Lamont · 10-29-2006, 11:32 PM

id pass
not worth the health issues
for 30 seconds of good taste

Yooch · 10-29-2006, 11:39 PM

Any Lipitor come with that?

JuicyCoutureGirl · 10-30-2006, 12:03 AM

Some people would fry a coca-cola bottle

No wonder so many Americans are obese.

AKA · 10-30-2006, 01:22 AM

Mmm, cola-flavored heart attack.

Janice · 10-30-2006, 01:54 AM

The thing is, it has all the ingredients that I love. As kids, we used to buy fried dough at the beach. Strawberries, cola, whipped cream, cinnamon (which is my favorite flavor in the world)...I know I'd love it.

10-29-2006, 04:17 PM	#1
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	Because we don't already have enough fried foods.. Fri Oct 27, 8:34 AM ET NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters Life!) - A new fast food is making its debut at U.S. fairs this fall -- fried Coke. Abel Gonzales, 36, a computer analyst from Dallas, tried about 15 different varieties before coming up with his perfect recipe -- a batter mix made with Coca-Cola syrup, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, and some strawberries. Balls of the batter are then deep-fried, ending up like ping-pong ball sized doughnuts which are then served in a cup, topped with Coca-Cola syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and a cherry on the top. "It tastes great," said Sue Gooding, a spokeswoman for the State Fair of Texas where Gonzales' fried Coke made its debut this fall. "It was a huge success." Gonzales ran two stands at the State Fair of Texas and sold up to 35,000 fried Cokes over 24 days for $4.50 each -- and won a prize for coming up with "most creative" new fair food. Now other fairs in North Carolina and Arizona are following the trend, and other people are trying to emulate Gonzales' recipe. Gonzales gave no indication of the calories in his creation and said he would not patent it. "The best I can hope for is that it's the original and hopefully the best fried Coke out there," he said. But Gonzales said the success of his fried Coke had inspired him. Next year's fair-goers can look forward to fried Sprite or -- for those watching their weight -- fried diet Coke. "We are trying to cut a lot of the sugar out of it. It has less calories but it's still very, very sweet," he said. Ray Crockett, a spokesman for Coca-Cola Co., said: "We're constantly amazed at the creative ways folks find to enjoy their Coke and make it part of celebrations like fairs and festivals. This is one is definitely different!" source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061027/od_nm/life_coke1_dc
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10-29-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Ummmmm.... That's one thing I will definitely NOT be having anytime soon! I don't even drink Coca-Cola anymore, to begin with, and that is DISGUSTING.
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10-29-2006, 06:27 PM	#4
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10-29-2006, 07:15 PM	#7
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	that sounds horrible. they have so many obscure fried foods now...fried oreos, fried M and Ms, fried ice cream (dont ask me how THAT one works, but i've seen it) and now fried coke? its disgusting and is so bad for you
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10-29-2006, 07:04 PM	#6
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I tried some last week and it as actually good.

10-29-2006, 08:27 PM	#8
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	I'd eat it.
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10-29-2006, 08:46 PM	#9
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10-29-2006, 11:32 PM	#11
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	id pass not worth the health issues for 30 seconds of good taste
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10-30-2006, 12:03 AM	#13
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10-30-2006, 01:22 AM	#14
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Mmm, cola-flavored heart attack.

10-30-2006, 01:54 AM	#15
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The thing is, it has all the ingredients that I love. As kids, we used to buy fried dough at the beach. Strawberries, cola, whipped cream, cinnamon (which is my favorite flavor in the world)...I know I'd love it.