Coca-Cola Ditches HFCS for Cane Sugar in New Product
Coca-Cola is set to launch a new product this fall, marking a significant change in its sweetening approach. The iconic beverage giant will use cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in its new offering. This shift comes amidst ongoing discussions about the health impacts of added sugars and the American Heart Association's (AHA) recommended daily limits.
Registered dietitian Maddie Pasquariello clarifies that while overconsumption of added sugars can negatively affect body weight, blood pressure, and other cardiometabolic risk factors, switching from cane sugar to HFCS does not significantly impact health. This is because both sweeteners, when consumed in similar amounts, have comparable nutritional effects on the body. A 12-ounce can of regular Coca-Cola contains 39 grams of added sugars, exceeding the AHA's recommended daily limits of 24 grams for women and 36 grams for men.
Jaime Gnau, a nutrition expert, notes that while sugar can provide quick energy, most Americans consume too much of it and do not engage in enough physical activity. Both cane sugar and HFCS have been linked with increased blood sugar spikes, heart disease, and obesity. President Donald Trump claimed he influenced Coca-Cola's decision to change its sweetener, but the company has not officially confirmed this.
Coca-Cola's new product, sweetened with cane sugar, is expected to hit the market this fall. While this change may not have substantial health implications for consumers, it signals a shift in the beverage industry's approach to added sugars. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the move, highlighting the potential benefits for public health.
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