Trump Says Coca-Cola Will Use Real Sugar In Its US Fagship Drink

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship soft drink in the U.S. at his suggestion. The switch from high-fructose corn syrup in Coke sold in the United States would put Coca-Cola in line with its practice in other countries, including Mexico. It wouldn’t affect Trump’s drink of choice, Diet Coke, which uses aspartame as a calorie-free beverage. Trump called the change a “very good move.” But the Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. didn’t confirm the move, saying only that it appreciated Trump’s enthusiasm while promising that more details on new offerings within its products would be shared soon.

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