Texsox Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Pepsi to Use Real Sugar in 'Pepsi Throwback' and 'Mountain Dew Throwback' in April Starting April 20, Pepsi will sell cans of Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback, which will be made with real sugar instead of HFCS. According to an email exchange today with Pepsi-Cola rep Nicole Bradley (inspired by Serious Eaters' questions): "Both products will be offered at the same price as regular Pepsi and regular Mountain Dew." The drinks will only be available until June 13. Around the same time, Coca-Cola usually rolls out limited-edition Kosher for Passover Coke, also made with real sugar since observant Jews cannot have corn products, hence no HFCS. Many non-Jews celebrate the product as well, believing the sugar version is superior (whether for taste or health reasons). Given a choice, I buy the made in Mexico cola product made with cane sugar. I just prefer the taste. There are a number of stores down here that carry it. Cool that Pepsi is giving it a try here in the USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I posted this in the drunk thread the other day when Baconator was talking about rum and Cokes. There is just no comparison between the real cane versions and the corn syrup, and nowhere is that more apparent than in a nice Cuba Libre. I used to be able to get sugar can Coke at the Latino grocers around here, but no luck in recent years. I never knew about the Kosher Coke, so I'll have to be on the lookout for it and stock up if I find it. I'd much rather go the purist route and use Coke over Pepsi in a Cuba Libre, but cane sugar trumps corn syrup no mater what brand it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I can get Dublin Dr. Pepper here in TX that is made with real cane sugar. It is my favorite soda, hands down. Unfortunately it is > $1/bottle. I tried Pepsi's soda with real sugar, and it was slightly better than normal Pepsi. The aftertaste was sweeter. Maybe if it were packaged in glass bottles it would be on the same level as Dublin Dr. Pepper, the aluminum can must alter the flavor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 IMO, they should have this permanently. It tastes better & it's better for your body than the corn syrup that's in the stuff now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yeah, I'd be much happier if they had it permanently. I thought this had already started happening, I saw bottles of Pepsi and Mountain throwback at Jewel the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Am I the only one who remembers this going on in the summer? Or has my life been a lie for the last 6 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (farmteam @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 02:10 AM) Yeah, I'd be much happier if they had it permanently. I thought this had already started happening, I saw bottles of Pepsi and Mountain throwback at Jewel the other day. Yes, I started seeing throwback Pepsi products here right after Christmas. And here I sit on my New Years diet trying to swear off sugary drinks for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 There is really no comparison, cane sugar based sodas are above and beyond better than HFCS ones. Unfortunately, HFCS sodas are cheaper to make, therefore, thats the crap we get. The sugar cane versions of Mt. Dew and Pepsi are available here already as well. Where are you, Vanilla Coke Zero? I miss thee so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Sugar and glass - best. HFCS and plastic - worst. Also, just to cause problems... RC>Coke>Pepsi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (gatnom @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 02:21 AM) Am I the only one who remembers this going on in the summer? Or has my life been a lie for the last 6 months? No, you're not. Every time a company does this promotion they're finding its successful at boosting sales, so they keep doing it and they're starting to do it more often. But just like everything that increases costs, they're loathe to do it full-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (Capn12 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 08:26 AM) There is really no comparison, cane sugar based sodas are above and beyond better than HFCS ones. Unfortunately, HFCS sodas are cheaper to make, therefore, thats the crap we get. Slight edit; the HFCS sodas are heavily subsidized by the government and are therefore cheaper to make to the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 09:52 PM) Given a choice, I buy the made in Mexico cola product made with cane sugar. I just prefer the taste. There are a number of stores down here that carry it. Cool that Pepsi is giving it a try here in the USA I buy that as well. There is a mexican fast food place by my house that sells it in glass bottles. So good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 There is a place right across from the CBOT that sells the real sugar coke in the bottle. It is soooo far superior, it isn't even funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 11:58 AM) There is a place right across from the CBOT that sells the real sugar coke in the bottle. It is soooo far superior, it isn't even funny. where exactly? I might need to stop by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Clark and Van Buren. American Submarine is on the corner, this is just south of there on Clark. The name of the place is escaping me for some reason, but is the Mexican place right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 08:08 AM) Also, just to cause problems... RC>Coke>Pepsi. Just within the past couple months I have become more of a RC fan. I am drinking a Dr. Pepper right now, and would probably place it ahead of those three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 12:16 PM) Clark and Van Buren. American Submarine is on the corner, this is just south of there on Clark. The name of the place is escaping me for some reason, but is the Mexican place right there. It finally hit me. La Cocina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 09:08 AM) Sugar and glass - best. HFCS and plastic - worst. Also, just to cause problems... RC>Coke>Pepsi. And RC is cheaper. My wife bought RC for a party we were having and she was like, I got RC because it was on sale...hope thats ok. I'm like ok??? RC is the bomb and I would put their product against any of em. Love me some RC, although I don't drink pop much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 RC is solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 01:40 PM) And RC is cheaper. My wife bought RC for a party we were having and she was like, I got RC because it was on sale...hope thats ok. I'm like ok??? RC is the bomb and I would put their product against any of em. Love me some RC, although I don't drink pop much anymore. I like their Green River and the flavored drinks, but Coca Cola Classic is king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 03:52 PM) I like their Green River and the flavored drinks, but Coca Cola Classic is king. I beg your pardon? RC takes a back seat to no cola! People love RC. It should be at every restaurant along with water and beer. Anytime anyone says, "Oh, this pop is so good. What kind is it?" The answer invariably comes back, "RC!." RC! Again and again. Lesser cola? I think not." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 04:47 PM) I beg your pardon? RC takes a back seat to no cola! People love RC. It should be at every restaurant along with water and beer. Anytime anyone says, "Oh, this pop is so good. What kind is it?" The answer invariably comes back, "RC!." RC! Again and again. Lesser cola? I think not." That's Gold, Jerry. GOLD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 01:08 PM) It finally hit me. La Cocina. I'll have to amble over there. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I've never understood why people love Coke so much, Pepsi wins every time IMO. The only type of Coke that competes is the sugar cane kind, and until recently I could only get that at mexican restaurants/corner stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 03:47 PM) I beg your pardon? RC takes a back seat to no cola! People love RC. It should be at every restaurant along with water and beer. Anytime anyone says, "Oh, this pop is so good. What kind is it?" The answer invariably comes back, "RC!." RC! Again and again. Lesser cola? I think not." Its much cheaper for bars to carry RC products and when I have worked at ones that did, we always ended up switching to coke products because of the complaints of RC and Diet Rite specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.