I live in my Coca-Cola headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia. The name Pepsi is sold in these countries. In the interest of diversity for loyal consumers, the Coca-Cola Company is working to expand its product line. Good news for loyal Coke fans. President and CEO, Neville Isdell, drives innovation in the soda and energy drink industry. In 2005, Coke Zero was introduced. This Coca-Cola product, along with Vault, Vault Zero, and the new Minute Maid products, increased earnings and renewed interest. Coca-Cola is a strong historical company.
My family and friends are chronically addicted to Coca-Cola. They don’t like Diet Coke. The introduction of Coca-Cola Zero was a huge help to Coke lovers who want to watch their calories. Dan Dillon, president of Coca-Cola’s North American diet portfolio, said the company introduced the brand so that “the taste of real Coca-Cola, no calories, and a new brand that [young people] can appeal to.”
In terms of sales volume, Coca-Cola is a success, but look at the comparison of the two products: Coca-Cola versus Coca-Cola Zero. The first and most important issue for most cola drinkers is the throat. Coke Zero is the first ‘diet’ product to more closely replicate the traditional taste of Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola tastes full of flavor, minus 97 calories in an 8-ounce serving of Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola Zero earned its name from its zero calorie content. If you counting calories and don’t like the taste of Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero is the best option for you.
If your choice of soda doesn’t affect calories, there are other differences in effects to consider. No Coca-Cola contains aspartame. Sweet is a combination of potassium aspartame and acesulfame (ace-k). Aspartame is an artificial sweetener made from amino acids, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine. Aspartame is a controversial sweetener. Opponents of the use of sweetener in Coca-Cola Zero claim that it is toxic. Studies show that aspartame is linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, memory loss, and other health problems. The downside is that studies seem to be conclusive, and consumers continue to consume large amounts of aspartame in a variety of products and artificial sweeteners. Aspartame is also used in Diet Coke, and is the #1 selling soft drink Coca-Cola product in the United States. Only you can decide the risks you want to take by consuming Aspartame. If you don’t want to risk consuming aspartame, stick with Coca-Cola. is sweetened with natural sugar.
According to Coca-Cola consumers, they will stick with “the real thing.” If you become a cook you don’t tend to get used to it, there is no substitute for taste and burning. Also, adding an acidic, carbonated taste. Some Coca-Cola fans will never change. This is good news for Coca-Cola; maintaining the current base, the product line continues to expand.
My preference is Coca-Cola Zero. The taste, the carbon burn, and the zero calories sways my opinion. Some new people consume six or more Coca-Colas a day. Without getting into the health and dental hygiene issues of soft drink phthisis, let’s look at the numbers. Switching to Coca-Cola Zero automatically removes over 500 calories from your diet. Even if you only drink soft drinks a day or two, drinking Coca-Cola Zero instead of regular Coca-Cola will save you between 97 and just under 300 calories. I also want to have my soda and low calories too. I stick to Coca-Cola Zero. If you haven’t tried it, I encourage you to try one. You will be amazed at the taste of Coca-Cola.
No Coca-Cola is not targeted at Diet Coke consumers. According to the Coca-Cola Company, the two products are completely different markets. Consumers of Diet Coca-Cola were treated to a new product Diet Coke Plus, a version of Diet Coke enhanced with vitamins.
Sources:
www.aspartame.org
www.coca-cola.com
www.thecoca-colacompany.com
