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Described as an “all natural, low calorie cola,” the new Coke product is first being released in Argentina, but will be getting a global rollout later this year.

Each 600 milliliter bottle has 108 calories. The drink is fully organic and comes in a fully-recyclable plant-based bottle.

More info here.

Pretty interesting idea. It's like Pepsi next with better execution.

 

[shinobi602]

Looks tasty.

 

[lil smoke]

How many types of diet cokes do you freaks need? Geez.

 

[Vermillion]

And if no one likes it, we can joke about it being Coca-Cola Vita.

 

[Raistlin]

I could get behind this

Will definitely try it upon release in my area

How many types of diet cokes do you freaks need? Geez.

I know right? Options ... how terrible

 

[Coldnoodle]

The green is calling me.

 

[BertramCooper]

Which means regular is Coca-Cola Death?

 

[Jenov]

I predict this will be fast tracked to being only available in the Coca Cola Museum.

 

[a Master Ninja]

How many types of diet cokes do you freaks need? Geez.

Get a Life.

 

[Nappuccino]

How many types of diet cokes do you freaks need? Geez.

This will probably be the only one that matters.

 

[LyleLanley]

I'll stick with my Coca Cola Death, thank you very much.

Edit:

Damn it Bertram.

 

[Brera]

Seems kinda like a good idea. Still has calories but a good middle ground?

 

[zma1013]

Who's this Stevia guy and what is he doing in my Coca Cola?

 

[lil smoke]

Stevia is actually an interesting choice and has been hailed by quite a few as the ultimate sugar replacement. No idea what to make of that though.

Yeah have you tried it?

It tastes like a sweeter more concentrated version of sweet and low. Chemical-y

 

[BertramCooper]

Seems kinda like a good idea. Still has calories but a good middle ground?

There's actually going to be a middle ground called Coca-Cola Comatose.

 

[jimi_dini]

Same amount of salt, I guess

 

[Neverfade]

Stevia sounds like the name of a disease no one recovers from.

 

[Junior Mint]

Never heard of stevia. Will try this if it comes to Canada. Are there any other drinks that use it?

 

[Ataraxia]

I'm just waiting for Regular Coke or Pepsi with less sugar. That's it. No artificial sweetners. No fake additives. Just take the regular formula and take some of the sugar out. It will still taste great but have fewer calories and sugar.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Never heard of stevia. Will try this if it comes to Canada. Are there any other drinks that use it?

Vitamin Water Zero does.

 

[Somnid]

Seems like a good idea to me although stevia kinda sucks as a sweetener. At least the cane sugar should mask the aftertaste.

 

[Man God]

stevia is disgusting. Take out sugar instead of replacing it.

 

[Anoregon]

Get a Life.

Well played.

 

[Van Owen]

Yeah have you tried it?

It tastes like a sweeter more concentrated version of sweet and low. Chemical-y

You think a natural sweetener tastes more chemicaly than artificial stuff?

I like stevia.

 

[todahawk]

There's actually going to be a middle ground called Coca-Cola Comatose.

Mmmmm, tastes like bliss.

 

[Sojgat]

I'm just waiting for Regular Coke or Pepsi with less sugar. That's it. No artificial sweetners. No fake additives. Just take the regular formula and take some of the sugar out. It will still taste great but have fewer calories and sugar.

I'm guessing it would taste like shit. If they could make it work, they would've most certainly done it already,

 

[CornBurrito]

Yeah have you tried it?

It tastes like a sweeter more concentrated version of sweet and low. Chemical-y

But Stevia is derived from a plant I thought. Though I suppose since everything is chemicals some naturally derived stuff is bound to taste chemically.

You think a natural sweetener tastes more chemicaly than artificial stuff?

I like stevia.

Artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners are both chemicals. Every food product you eat is chemicals. Everything is chemicals.

 

[morningbus]

Out of all the fake sugars, I like Stevia the most. I still hate it, though.

stevia is disgusting. Take out sugar instead of replacing it.

The dirty secret is that you probably wouldn't be able to stomach Coke if it didn't have so much sugar in it.

 

[radios shipping overview]

I'd try it.

 

[akira28]

Some stevia extract recipes can have wierd side effects in people.

I had to stop fucking with that Truvia shit. Of course the Tripple A corporation's "optimized" version had problems, but just regular generic stevia powder or stevia syrup causes no allergies or hives.

And mixes with sugar like a boss for dramatic calorie cuts. 75% stevia and just sugar for flavoring makes most store-bought diet drinks taste like crap. I guess that's why Coke is catching on.

 

[ComputerMKII]

But sugar is natural. Chemistry is natural by definition.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Damn, Stevia needs a better name. Until I looked it up just now, I assumed it was just another artificial sweetener like Splenda.

 

[Darkman M]

Ill stick with Mexican coke if I need to have one.

 

[The Bookerman]

Bought a 12 pack of pepsi next on a trip to the U.S. Damn that shit tastes bad.

 

[Transhuman]

Looks tasty.

Is it the eco-green wrapper? The droplets of soothing condensation sliding down the glass? The shot focused on the lone bottle sitting in ample waves of rustic grass? Or maybe it's the bottles inconspicuously placed next to the freshly picked flowers, so you know this Coke is fresh off the farm?

Marketing: it's either clever or we're all idiots.

 

[Takuan]

I'd really like to taste a coca cola with half the sugar. Nuts to artificial sweeteners.

 

[nubbe]

Stevia is no good
It confuses the body like every sugar substitute

 

[frankie_baby]

I'll stick to British coke with real sugar, yum yum

 

[CornBurrito]

Stevia is no good
It confuses the body like every sugar substitute

What makes sugar, a sweetener derived from plants "good" and stevia, a sweetener derived from plants "bad"? Please explain.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

Stevia is no good
It confuses the body like every sugar substitute

Stevia is the only true natural sugar substitute. I use it for everything, well I only really use sugar for my coffee in the morning but yeah everyday for that.

Anyway, this sounds great. I wanna try it.

 

[Ataraxia]

I'm guessing it would taste like shit. If they could make it work, they would've most certainly done it already,

Pepsi Black was released a few years ago in Japan. It's regular Pepsi with half the sugar and some added lemon. It hasn't been reviewed well in the States but maybe if they cut out a little less sugar than half there would be a happy medium somewhere.

 

[TimeEffect]

Is this the "real" sugar that you get when drinking Cola internationally/third world countries?

 

[Flo_Evans]

I like the photos. Will drink.

 

[akira28]

Is it the eco-green wrapper? The droplets of soothing condensation sliding down the glass? The shot focused on the lone bottle sitting in ample waves of rustic grass? Or maybe it's the bottles inconspicuously placed next to the freshly picked flowers, so you know this Coke is fresh off the farm?

Marketing: it's either clever or we're all idiots.

I think it's the fact that this is a picture from some alternate dimension's 1950s, because how long has it been since cokes came in glass bottles and wooden crates? Is there a ne-hi machine on a porch somewhere, selling these for a dime?

 

[Plinko]

Stevia? How about just use all real sugar?

 

[FLEABttn]

I'd try it were there a caffeine free version.

 

[lil smoke]

You think a natural sweetener tastes more chemicaly than artificial stuff?

I like stevia.

It does to me! It has an unnatural aftertaste, lets call it bitter.

I am one that can't really consume a lot of sugar, so trust me, I have tried to like it.

 

[Exr]

Dan Quinn must be going nuts.

 

[GCX]

Is this the "real" sugar that you get when drinking Cola internationally/third world countries?

No.

 

[Herbspiceguy]

Coca Cola is the least company I'd expect to use stevia. Pretty awesome imo.