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Fleet · 04-23-2011, 04:40 AM

While shopping at Ralphs yesterday I saw a small display of Coca-Cola bottled in Mexico.

At first I was wondering how it was different from Coke bottled in the U.S., then I realized that it must be the sweetener.

Sure enough, "sugar" was listed in the ingredients and not High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).

I did some research and learned that Coke bottled in Mexico and Canada contains sugar. I also read that the soft drink tastes better with sugar and when there is no HFCS added.

I will open the bottle I bought later today and compare with the vanilla Coke I usually buy. Should be interesting. Here are two photos of the bottle...

70s show watcher · 04-23-2011, 04:56 AM

mexican coca cola is very good

Fleet · 04-23-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

mexican coca cola is very good

I am curious about it.
I'll know in about 12 hours what it's like.

80sTrivia · 04-23-2011, 06:22 AM

I love Coca Lite. Whenever I am in Mexico, it's one of the first things I purchase!

AKA · 04-23-2011, 01:38 PM

I love Mexican Coke. Can't wait to read your thoughts. I think it tastes better, and is easier to digest with sugar.

You should also try Pepsi and Mountain Dew Throwback. They both also contain sugar instead of HFCS.

Fleet · 04-23-2011, 06:04 PM

Okay, I tried it just a little while ago.

I do like it better than the current (U.S.) Coke with HFCS.

I have been buying vanilla Cola and I've been adding 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. I think I still like that "recipe" best. So I will probably stay with that but occasionally buy the Mexico Coke for variety.

AKA · 04-23-2011, 06:26 PM

What do you think of the old-fashioned glass bottles?

JamesG · 04-23-2011, 06:27 PM

I've never tried "Mexican Cola" but it must be the same as the Kosher version, as they both contain sugar instead of HFCS.

Fleet · 04-23-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

What do you think of the old-fashioned glass bottles?

I remember years ago that I much preferred drinking from a bottle than from a can.

I am going to save the bottle. It's already dated (expires Nov. 2011). I also have an unopened 6-pack of Coke from 1985... one of the last ones before "New Coke" replaced it for a while.

AKA · 04-23-2011, 06:44 PM

There used to be an "Old Fashioned Root Beer Co." the next town over. It was great. They had hundreds of different types of root beer, including some of their own homebrew recipies. They also had just about any type of soda you could think of in glass bottles. It's where I was introduced to Mexican Coke.

You would have loved it, Fleet. They also had (have?) some Southern California locations.

AKA · 04-23-2011, 06:55 PM

Ha! I knew I've posted about Old Fashioned Root Beer Company before! This post is from April 15, 2007.

Fleet · 04-23-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

There used to be an "Old Fashioned Root Beer Co." the next town over. It was great. They had hundreds of different types of root beer, including some of their own homebrew recipies. They also had just about any type of soda you could think of in glass bottles. It's where I was introduced to Mexican Coke.

You would have loved it, Fleet. They also had (have?) some Southern California locations.

Yes, it's actually easy to find root beer in bottles at the stores in my area.

James · 04-24-2011, 08:22 PM

Dorothy Lane Market (an upscale grocer here in Dayton; they have locations in Oakwood, Washington Township, and Springboro) had that available a couple of years ago when I went. I had some since I prefer it with sugar and not substitutes dictated by "Big Government." (Let's not turn this into a political thread, please!)

04-23-2011, 04:40 AM	#1
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Coca-Cola... Mexico While shopping at Ralphs yesterday I saw a small display of Coca-Cola bottled in Mexico. At first I was wondering how it was different from Coke bottled in the U.S., then I realized that it must be the sweetener. Sure enough, "sugar" was listed in the ingredients and not High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). I did some research and learned that Coke bottled in Mexico and Canada contains sugar. I also read that the soft drink tastes better with sugar and when there is no HFCS added. I will open the bottle I bought later today and compare with the vanilla Coke I usually buy. Should be interesting. Here are two photos of the bottle... Attached Images
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04-23-2011, 06:22 AM	#4
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04-23-2011, 04:56 AM	#2
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	mexican coca cola is very good

04-23-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I love Mexican Coke. Can't wait to read your thoughts. I think it tastes better, and is easier to digest with sugar. You should also try Pepsi and Mountain Dew Throwback. They both also contain sugar instead of HFCS.

04-23-2011, 06:04 PM	#6
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Okay, I tried it just a little while ago. I do like it better than the current (U.S.) Coke with HFCS. I have been buying vanilla Cola and I've been adding 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract. I think I still like that "recipe" best. So I will probably stay with that but occasionally buy the Mexico Coke for variety.

04-23-2011, 06:26 PM	#7
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	What do you think of the old-fashioned glass bottles?

04-23-2011, 06:27 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,174	I've never tried "Mexican Cola" but it must be the same as the Kosher version, as they both contain sugar instead of HFCS.

04-23-2011, 06:44 PM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	There used to be an "Old Fashioned Root Beer Co." the next town over. It was great. They had hundreds of different types of root beer, including some of their own homebrew recipies. They also had just about any type of soda you could think of in glass bottles. It's where I was introduced to Mexican Coke. You would have loved it, Fleet. They also had (have?) some Southern California locations.

04-23-2011, 06:55 PM	#11
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Ha! I knew I've posted about Old Fashioned Root Beer Company before! This post is from April 15, 2007.

04-24-2011, 08:22 PM	#13
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Dorothy Lane Market (an upscale grocer here in Dayton; they have locations in Oakwood, Washington Township, and Springboro) had that available a couple of years ago when I went. I had some since I prefer it with sugar and not substitutes dictated by "Big Government." (Let's not turn this into a political thread, please!)