Passover is here. No, I'm not Jewish, I just like Passover Coca-cola. Due to the special dietary restrictions for observant Jews (Ashkenazi Jews are prohibited from consuming corn during this period), the company puts out a special batch during the holiday that uses sugar or sucrose as the main ingredient rather than corn syrup. The special product is only really recognized by the yellow cap instead of the typical red or white. I like it because I can taste the difference in the product and think it is indeed a good bit better. Coke produced in other countries, such as Mexico, are also usually sugar based and can sometimes be found in specialized Mexican grocery stores. While you may not be able to find it on the store shelves at your typical Publix, Piggly-Wiggly, or Wal-Mart, often the managers can procure a few bottles for you from the distributor if you ask for a special order.NPR had a blurb a couple of years ago if you're interested in listening to the short (~3 minutes) story. There is also a site that mentions a bit more about the history of the Passover Coke.
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