It's the Real Thing?

 Actually, Coke hasn't been the real thing since around 1984 when they retooled their factories so they could use HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) instead of sugar. If you're saying so what? you should read on and find out. HFCS is metabolized in the liver and if your body gets too much of it which is entirely likely considering it's in most processed foods.it can cause several health problems. Why did they change from sugar? as usual it is money related in that corn is subsidized in the US so it is way cheaper than paying import tariffs on sugar, plus it gives the soda longer shelf life, all win-win for the company. If you want to try Coke made with sugar they still make a special batch for Passover which has yellow lids, plus the UK and Mexico still use sugar so if you happen upon Mexican Coke in a bottle that will have real sugar. There are several brands of soda in the US that still use sugar in their recipes, a little research can point you their way.