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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on Wednesday a significant change in Coca-Cola's recipe for the U.S. market: the company will begin using real cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, the predominant ingredient for decades.
"I have been talking to Coca-Cola about the use of REAL cane sugar in Coca-Cola in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I want to thank everyone who has authority at Coca-Cola. It will be a big change on their part — You will see. It’s simply better!” he noted in a message posted by the official White House account.
Although Coca-Cola has not yet issued an official statement on the matter, the announcement has sparked a wave of reactions on social media and in the press, both due to the potential impact on the flavor of the world's most iconic soft drink and Trump's peculiar connection to the beverage.
The president's fondness for Coca-Cola is neither new nor a secret. During his first term (2017-2021), the existence of a red button on his Oval Office desk went viral, its sole purpose being to order Coca-Colas from his personal steward.
Journalists like Amy Fiscus (New York Times) and Julie Pace (Associated Press) documented that, upon pressing the button installed on the historic desk Resolute, a staff member would immediately bring a cold Coca-Cola to the then-president. This anecdote generated memes, criticism, and jokes for months, becoming part of the media narrative surrounding Trump’s personalized and extravagant style.
The use of cane sugar - which was originally the sweetener of the drink that emerged in 1886 - instead of corn syrup is common in the versions of Coca-Cola produced for international markets, such as Mexico or some special editions known in the U.S. as "Mexican Coke", which many consider to have a more authentic and natural taste.
If this large-scale modification were to materialize, it would represent a historic shift in the American commercial formula for the product, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 1980s.
It could also have economic implications, particularly in the sugar industry and the agricultural sector, with a potential impact on subsidy and export policies.
Frequently Asked Questions about the change in the Coca-Cola recipe announced by Trump
What change was announced in the Coca-Cola recipe?
It was announced that Coca-Cola in the United States will begin using real cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. This change was communicated by President Donald Trump and has generated various reactions due to the potential impact on the taste of the beverage.
Why is the switch to cane sugar in Coca-Cola significant?
The use of real cane sugar could alter the flavor that American consumers have known for decades. Additionally, this change could have economic implications for the sugar industry and modify subsidy and export policies.
How has Donald Trump influenced Coca-Cola for this change?
Trump mentioned that he had been in discussions with Coca-Cola about using real cane sugar and that the company agreed to make the change. His personal fondness for the beverage may have played a role in this announcement.
What reactions has the announcement about Coca-Cola generated?
The announcement has generated a wave of reactions on social media and in the press. This is due both to the anticipated impact on flavor and to Trump's particular relationship with Coca-Cola, known for his fondness for the beverage during his first term.
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