By Montserrat Arqué
06 Nov 2023, 22:57 PM EST
There is no doubt that the most popular soda in the world is Coca-Cola, which is marketed in more than 200 countries, including the United States, where, for millions, it is the number one drink and the one they consume daily. .
However, another nation that is within the top ten of Coca-Cola consumers is Mexico, and those who know about the subject assure that the soda sold in this country has a better flavor and is even more bubbly than the one sold here. have.
Some consider that the difference in flavors lies in the packaging, since in Mexico it is popular to find Coca-Cola in glass bottles and in the US it comes in plastic bottles or cans. They are both made by the same company, so why the difference in flavor?
Why does Coca-Cola from Mexico taste better than that from the US?
Although both products are made by the same company, the list of ingredients may vary slightly from country to country.
People who say they like Coca-Cola from Mexico better indicate that it has a “cleaner” flavor, probably due to the packaging issue, since plastic and metal can affect the flavor of the sodas, which they do not. It happens with glass, which can maintain a fresher flavor for much longer.
However, there is a difference between Coca-Cola in the US and that in Mexico, which can be seen on the label: the sweetener.
In the US, this soft drink is made with corn syrup, with high fructose content, while in Mexico it is made with cane sugar. Some indicate that this element gives it a more authentic and less chemical flavor.
Both sugars are made up of glucose and fructose, although, as the name suggests, the latter has a slightly higher fructose content. For the body, they are broken down and used in virtually the same way. Glucose is essential for brain function and fructose is converted to glucose. To the palate, cane sugar may be more palatable, giving Mexican Coca-Cola an advantage in the flavor competition.
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