Trump says Coca-Cola agrees to use cane sugar for coke in US
The company’s original soda contains high-fructose corn syrup, though the US president famously drinks Diet Coke, sweetened with aspartame
US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in Coke beverages sold in the US.
“I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” Trump said. “I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola.”
Coca-Cola did not immediately return a message seeking comment. The company already sells a version of Mexico Coke that contains cane sugar.
Coke’s original soda currently contains high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener made from corn, according to the company’s website.
The syrup is commonly used in packaged goods because it is more shelf-stable, cheaper and sweeter than regular sugar, according to the Cleveland Health Clinic.
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr has said “high-fructose corn syrup is everywhere” and contributing to making Americans unhealthy.