New Glass Bottles at Walmart

[Kilroy]

Darn you Jim, I almost shorted out my laptop spewing coffee on it.

[Pixel]

Uhhh... I dunno about that statement Larry.  I've had the Mexican Squirts, I wouldn't call that The Best.   

I hope you weren't doing the famous Hat Dance when they hit! 

Seriously, are we becoming Alta Mexico?

Ironic that the imported Coke still contains cane sugar, (last time I heard, anyway), but the domestic stuff contains liver nuke high fructose corn syrup.

[jholmgren]

Ironic that the imported Coke still contains cane sugar, (last time I heard, anyway), but the domestic stuff contains liver nuke high fructose corn syrup.

Yes, the Mexican Cokes still use Cane Sugar, as do most sodas that are imported.  The US seems to be the only major market for HFCS.  Likely because we grow so much corn. 

As far as I know, sucrose is sucrose so the actual flavor between them is no different, but I do admit to me there is a bit of a different "mouth feel" to the cane-sugar sweetened version.

Jim

[Pixel]

IIRC, HFCS was banned in Europe some time ago. Flavor/texture differences aside, I wonder if HFCS is a long term health hazard.

I still drink to much Coca Cola though. 

[jholmgren]

I've cut down to one per day, so I like to make sure it is one of the "good" Mexican Cokes - served Ice Cold from my Embossed Coke Ideal 55 Slider.   

[kbareit]

Corn sugar gives a drier crispness to what it is used in compared to cane sugar. When I was brewing beer I used corn sugar when making American style light beers for the little flavor it imparted but it alway's gave a dry crispness that is part of the profile for that style of beer.

[tkaz]

I also noticed that some stores sell the Mexican Pepsi in glass bottles, doesn't look like they are around me though  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pepsi-Mexican-Soda-12-oz/19802691

[jholmgren]

Corn sugar gives a drier crispness to what it is used in compared to cane sugar. When I was brewing beer I used corn sugar when making American style light beers for the little flavor it imparted but it alway's gave a dry crispness that is part of the profile for that style of beer.

Thanks Ken - I guess that would explain the 'syrupy' feel of the sugar-sweetened Cokes. 

[Kilroy]

The local grocery store here is  carrying the 12 oz. Mountain Dew and Pepsi in bottles.  For a buck and a quarter per bottle, I usually  pass right by, but hey, if someone wants them for their machine, let me know

[Pixel]

I've got to admit, glass bottles would be easier to deal in the older vendors. They're just too expensive.

I guess they charge so much more because of additional shipping considerations, and maybe the risks associated with marketing glass bottles.

Or maybe it's just 'cause they can.

EDIT: I was referring mainly to the glass bottle domestic cokes they have continued to sell for some time. Almost $1 a small bottle.