Coca Cola Zero(now w/ Cherry)

[stevew]

This stuff is really good. A new 0 calorie version of Coke, that tastes almost exactly like the original. Between this, and the splenda version of Diet Coke, this is a great time for low cal sodas.

[Lathum]

It's not bad. I still prefer diet coke.

[Greyroofoo]

I'll stick with my Vanilla Coke

[cthomer5000]

The Splenda version is just awful IMHO, and seems to go flat immediately. Since i love the taste of Diet Coke, i don't think i'll be trying zero until someone hands me a cold bottle.

Coke has been insanely ambitious with their new releases. Lemon, Lime, Splenda, and Zero all within what... 12 months?

[Lathum]

The Splenda version is just awful IMHO, and seems to go flat immediately. Since i love the taste of Diet Coke, i don't think i'll be trying zero until someone hands me a cold bottle.

Coke has been insanely ambitious with their new releases. Lemon, Lime, Splenda, and Zero all within what... 12 months?
I'm in 100% agreement with you, however, the zero wasn't to bad, worth a try at least.

[Icy]

Do you guys have in the US the diet coke with lemon? it's so popular here in Spain but i wonder if it's international or just a local flavour. For example we don't have here the vanilla one. Also it's fun to taste the standard coke on different countries, for example the one i drunk in USA and i Mexico was way more sweet than the one we drink in Spain. I have been told that in USA ppl preffer more sweet drinks why in Europe we preffer more refreshing ones.

[stevew]

Do you guys have in the US the diet coke with lemon? it's so popular here in Spain but i wonder if it's international or just a local flavour. For example we don't have here the vanilla one. Also it's fun to taste the standard coke on different countries, for example the one i drunk in USA and i Mexico was way more sweet than the one we drink in Spain. I have been told that in USA ppl preffer more sweet drinks why in Europe we preffer more refreshing ones.


I think they discontinued the DietCoke with lemon flavor in favor of DietCoke with Lime. Then again, it could just be where i live.

[duckman]

I'll stick with my Vanilla Coke
I could never get myself to like Vanilla Coke. It tastes flat to me.

[sterlingice]

Do you guys have in the US the diet coke with lemon? it's so popular here in Spain but i wonder if it's international or just a local flavour. For example we don't have here the vanilla one. Also it's fun to taste the standard coke on different countries, for example the one i drunk in USA and i Mexico was way more sweet than the one we drink in Spain. I have been told that in USA ppl preffer more sweet drinks why in Europe we preffer more refreshing ones.
When I went to Turkey quite a while ago, 1992, I think. I tended to get Coke in a lot of places (since the water's not really drinkable) and I noticed the taste was a bit different. I liked the stuff there better but I guess I'm in the minority.

SI

[Lathum]

I could never get myself to like Vanilla Coke. It tastes flat to me.
It tastes like flat captain and coke

[rexallllsc]

what about c2?

[Kodos]

Diet cherry coke is the only diet beverage I can stomach. Everything else that is diet just tastes horrid.

[Eaglesfan27]

Do you guys have in the US the diet coke with lemon? it's so popular here in Spain but i wonder if it's international or just a local flavour. For example we don't have here the vanilla one. Also it's fun to taste the standard coke on different countries, for example the one i drunk in USA and i Mexico was way more sweet than the one we drink in Spain. I have been told that in USA ppl preffer more sweet drinks why in Europe we preffer more refreshing ones.

It is still here in the USA, and it is my favorite diet coke drink. However, The diet vanilla cherry Dr. Pepper would be 1st if it was more readily available.

[ice4277]

It is still here in the USA, and it is my favorite diet coke drink. However, The diet vanilla cherry Dr. Pepper would be 1st if it was more readily available.
Yeah the Diet Vanilla Cherry Dr. Pepper is very good. Coke Zero isn't bad either.

[ISiddiqui]

This stuff is really good. A new 0 calorie version of Coke, that tastes almost exactly like the original. Between this, and the splenda version of Diet Coke, this is a great time for low cal sodas.
Yep, I agree. Coke Zero tastes like the 'real thing' with no carbs. It's amazing. The first time I tried one, I was like WOW!

I usually drink diet sodas and this is my favorite (beating out Diet Coke with Splenda and Diet Coke with Lime)

[MJ4H]

I can hardly drink anything besides water anymore. When I go out, I will occassionally have a Sprite. That's it.

[duckman]

what about c2?
It's okay. It's almost like they mixed Diet Coke with the regular Coke.

[duckman]

Diet cherry coke is the only diet beverage I can stomach. Everything else that is diet just tastes horrid.
I couldn't stand Diet Coke, so a friend turned me onto Diet Dew. Pretty good stuff if you are trying to avoid regular soda.

[sovereignstar]

I can drink a and z, sometimes b. But I can't fathom how any of you can even stand x or y. That shit's nasty!

[TargetPractice6]

I couldn't stand Diet Coke, so a friend turned me onto Diet Dew. Pretty good stuff if you are trying to avoid regular soda.Agreed, I drink Diet Dew almost exclusively now (as far as sodas go).

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm totally addicted to Coke Zero. I have a friend that works at the bottling plant, so I tried it before it came out. I couldn't wait until it hit the stores.

[Chubby]

wait til you try the 2 new Nestea Ice flavors... lemon and green tea w/lemon. I had the green tea w/lemon the other day and it was good even tho I'm not a big fan of green tea. We don't have the regular lemon yet at my store. We have a barrell of Coke Zero up on our front end and it's doing ok (it's at full price). I tried it and liked it as I think it tastes just like Coke Classic.

[Ksyrup]

I drink all of the flavored diet colas. We just tried Coke Zero tonight, though, and it was excellent. It has the heavy, sweet taste of real Coke. It still tastes slightly different from Coke and Diet Coke, but it's more like th real thing than Diet Coke is. In fact, it's not even close.

What's the difference between Zero and Diet?

[MizzouRah]

Nothing like an ice cold Dr. Pepper. :)

I'm going to look for the Coke 0 though as I love Coke and Cherry Coke.

[MikeVick7]

So are we saying that Coke Zero tastes more like Coke or Diet Coke? If if tastes similiar to Coke than I'm going to have to give it a try.

[HomerJSimpson]

So are we saying that Coke Zero tastes more like Coke or Diet Coke? If if tastes similiar to Coke than I'm going to have to give it a try.


It taste like real Coke. Very much so.

[Cringer]

artificial sweeteners=cancer

none for me thanks.

[Ksyrup]

Everything causes cancer. I'll take a 12-pack of Diet Death, please.

[Cringer]

Everything causes cancer.

oh the benefits of modern technology and genetically modified food.


and to answer whoever asked about the difference between diet coke and Zero, Diet coke is obviously sweetened with Splenda, while Zero has aspartame and acesulfame potassium (ace-k)

[Chubby]

oh the benefits of modern technology and genetically modified food.


and to answer whoever asked about the difference between diet coke and Zero, Diet coke is obviously sweetened with Splenda, while Zero has aspartame and acesulfame potassium (ace-k)
no. there is regular diet coke and a diet coke w/splenda. two separate products. not sure on what diet coke is sweetened with as I'm not at work right now

[Cringer]

no. there is regular diet coke and a diet coke w/splenda. two separate products. not sure on what diet coke is sweetened with as I'm not at work right now

my bad, i thought diet coke was going to be nothing but the splenda version now.

in that case, normal diet coke has..... Aspartame (NutraSweet)

[Chubby]

my bad, i thought diet coke was going to be nothing but the splenda version now.

in that case, normal diet coke has..... Aspartame (NutraSweet)
no problem, i just know the splenda one has a blue cap :D

[Daimyo]

I really like Coke Zero... I tried Diet Coke with Splenda and thought it was nasty. i couldn't even finish the bottlewhich is weird because I like regular diet coke and I like diet rite (with splenda). Not sure how to describe it, but it was like too sweet and syrup-y in an unnatural way.

[ISiddiqui]

Which is funny because Splenda is sugar, which has been chemically reconstituted so it doesn't have any carbs.

[ice4277]

Splenda is kinda funny to me. I like the way it makes things taste but to me it gives almost everything a kind of Diet-Cokey aftertaste.

[AlexB]

I love Diet Coke, but have been told by the doctore I drink too much of it and should get the Caffeine Free version - tastes fine but hardly anywhere sells it!

Quite like the Lemon Diet Coke, but the Vanilla and Lime flavours are nasty - the Lime one made me gag the first sip!

Full fat Coke tastes sickly sweet to me, so I'll give it a miss when it finally gets over here, (although I suppose it will get a look in as a mixer for vodka or JD)

[Ksyrup]

In trying to understand the difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero, I found this on a blog:


Hot on the heels of Diet Coke With Splenda (http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2005/05/14/diet_coke_with_splenda_bewildering_choices.php) comes Coca-Cola Zero (http://www.cocacolazero.com/). Coke Zero is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium (ace-k) and has zero calories. The only chemical difference between Coke Zero and Diet Coke is that Coke Zero has about half the aspartame but has more ace-k.

Confused anyone? It's a marketing thing - Coke have manufactured a "diet" coke without using the word diet... which in their eyes will appeal to a different demographic.

So how many options are there now?

Diet Coke
Caffeine Free Diet Coke
Diet Coke with Lime
Diet Coke with Lemon
Diet Cherry Coke
Diet Vanilla Coke
Diet Coke with Splenda
Coca-Cola Zero
Coca-Cola C2
Coca-Cola Classic
Coca-Cola with Lime
Cherry Coke
Vanilla Coke
Caffeine Free Coca-Cola Classic

What's your poison?

[Ksyrup]

I also found this to be interesting:


Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. also has several different varieties of Pepsi and Diet Pepsi, including a one-calorie cola called Pepsi One, which is sweetened with Splenda. Spokesman Dave DeCecco said Pepsi does not have any current plans for a zero-calorie version of Pepsi.

Shouldn't Pepsi's answer be, "We already have a zero calorie version of Pepsi - Diet Pepsi. We think it's so good we don't need to change it." Not, "we don't plan on competing with Coke Zero."

[lynchjm24]

What's your poison?

Ugh. I'll take the crabjuice.

[Chubby]

I also found this to be interesting:


Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. also has several different varieties of Pepsi and Diet Pepsi, including a one-calorie cola called Pepsi One, which is sweetened with Splenda. Spokesman Dave DeCecco said Pepsi does not have any current plans for a zero-calorie version of Pepsi.

Shouldn't Pepsi's answer be, "We already have a zero calorie version of Pepsi - Diet Pepsi. We think it's so good we don't need to change it." Not, "we don't plan on competing with Coke Zero."
they have a commercial on tv that basically says the same thing.

the labels for coke zero and diet coke are basically identical fyi. coke also has NO plans to get rid of either zero or diet and will keep both. I wouldn't be surprised to see C2 go the way of Surge tho.

[Arles]

I don't mind C2, so I may try Coke Zero. I don't have a lot of confidence that it it will make me shift from my current combo of Monster energy Drink, Diet Dr. Pepper and water though.

[MikeVick7]

I'm actually really shocked that Pepsi isn't going to follow in Coke's Zero's footsteps. I could be off on this, but hasn't Pepsi quickly answered Coke on it's last two new products?

Coke comes out with C2...Pepsi answers with Pepsi Edge.
Coke comes out with Coke with Lime...Pepsi answers with Pepsi Lime.

Can't they come out with anything first?

[jbmagic]

why is there no vanilla dr. pepper?

i only see diet vanilla dr. pepper.

[duckman]

Everything causes cancer. I'll take a 12-pack of Diet Death, please.
This is very true about cancer. You can be as healthy as you can, and you still got a 50% chance of having some form of cancer. That's not to say that Cringer will get cancer because his genetic makeup could make him more resistant to developing cancer cells.

Some of my friends warn me about the dangers of drinking too much Coke because it can cause kidney damage. I always reply with "I got two kidneys, so I'm good to go". Of course, I realize that it would damage to both, but I hate someone telling me how unhealthy some of my habits are.

[ISiddiqui]

Confused anyone? It's a marketing thing - Coke have manufactured a "diet" coke without using the word diet... which in their eyes will appeal to a different demographic.
Actually, they DO taste different. There are a few differences on the back label (And they say they use more ace-K). I don't think anyone that has tasted both of them think they taste the same.

I'm actually really shocked that Pepsi isn't going to follow in Coke's Zero's footsteps. I could be off on this, but hasn't Pepsi quickly answered Coke on it's last two new products?

Coke comes out with C2...Pepsi answers with Pepsi Edge.
Coke comes out with Coke with Lime...Pepsi answers with Pepsi Lime.

Can't they come out with anything first?
Don't forget Pepsi One, now sweetened with Splenda. They keep getting beat to the market.

[Arles]

why is there no vanilla dr. pepper?

i only see diet vanilla dr. pepper.
Because the sheer amount of sugar involved would put everyone in diabetic shock after one sip ;)

I do think there is vanilla dr. pepper, but I would advise against it.

[Arles]

Actually, they DO taste different. There are a few differences on the back label (And they say they use more ace-K). I don't think anyone that has tasted both of them think they taste the same.


Don't forget Pepsi One, now sweetened with Splenda. They keep getting beat to the market.
The original Pepsi One did beat Coke to the market. I think, at the time, all Coke had was Coke and Diet Coke. You could say "Coke Zero" is a response to Pepsi One.

[ISiddiqui]

The original Pepsi One did beat Coke to the market. I think, at the time, all Coke had was Coke and Diet Coke. You could say "Coke Zero" is a response to Pepsi One.
Actually now, ALL Pepsi One is sweetened with Splenda... so while the original Pepsi One beat Coke Zero, they changed it to be Splenda sweetened, following Coke with Splenda.

[kcchief19]

why is there no vanilla dr. pepper?

i only see diet vanilla dr. pepper. Is there just a vanilla Dr Pepper? In this market, we have both Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper and Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper, but I've never seen just vanilla.

I like it OK, but I still prefer regular Dr Pepper. The diet CVDP is better than the regular diet, but to me that's like saying that's like saying I prefer Purina to Alpo.

I did try Coke Zero last night at a party, and while it still tasted pretty bad to me, it was inifinitely better than Diet Coke. Still, I would have to have no other choice of anything to drink before I went for the Coke Zero.

[Cringer]

OK, i hate diet drinks, mainly because artificial sweeteners taste like crap to me. But, with all the guys saying how good it was I figured I would try it today.

Tastes like crap. Same old diet aftertaste. Better then Diet Coke, I give it that much.

[FrogMan]

OK, i hate diet drinks, mainly because artificial sweeteners taste like crap to me. But, with all the guys saying how good it was I figured I would try it today.

Tastes like crap. Same old diet aftertaste. Better then Diet Coke, I give it that much.
ahh, never thought somebody would say it the way I'd say it! Thanks Cringer! I hate them diet drinks for that same reason, the crap taste and that darn aftertaste...

And no, I've not tried that new, 177th flavor of Coke, as it'll probably get to us in, oh, about 2 and a half years... :D

FM

[jbmagic]

Because the sheer amount of sugar involved would put everyone in diabetic shock after one sip ;)

I do think there is vanilla dr. pepper, but I would advise against it.


there a regular vanilla coke and its not diet. :)

[Ksyrup]

ahh, never thought somebody would say it the way I'd say it! Thanks Cringer! I hate them diet drinks for that same reason, the crap taste and that darn aftertaste...

And no, I've not tried that new, 177th flavor of Coke, as it'll probably get to us in, oh, about 2 and a half years... :D

FM
You can't drink diet thinking it's going to be an acceptable replacement for the real thing. That's not the point. For a soft drink with no sugar, carbs or calories, it's good - better than the regular Diet Coke. But there can be no comparison to the real thing because it's not a fair fight. Try staying away from the real stuff for about a month, then trying some of the diet drinks. You'll probably like them. If you don't care about cutting those empty calories, then stick with the real thing - it's 1,000,000 times better.

[FrogMan]

You can't drink diet thinking it's going to be an acceptable replacement for the real thing. That's not the point. For a soft drink with no sugar, carbs or calories, it's good - better than the regular Diet Coke. But there can be no comparison to the real thing because it's not a fair fight. Try staying away from the real stuff for about a month, then trying some of the diet drinks. You'll probably like them. If you don't care about cutting those empty calories, then stick with the real thing - it's 1,000,000 times better.
Nope, not happening. I don't drink many soft drinks, maybe one per week or so and there's been some times where I had not drank one in maybe two weeks then went to my parents who only drink diet stuff and I still had the aftertaste...

I know you can't have both taste *and* lack of calories and that wasn't my point. As I said, I don't drink a lot of soft drink, and I'll stick with the regular stuff for the times when I do...

I still think they taste like crap though :D

FM

[Aylmar]

What I think you have to do is pound your taste buds into submission by drinking nothing but diet soda for a couple of weeks. Eventually, the aftertaste will fade away, or at least that's what I'm told. I'm about half-way there, I think. I don't notice it nearly as much as I used to before I started this crazy experiment. I haven't had a full sugar Coke in over a week. I almost drank one last night, but I get the feeling that actually drinking something that tastes good will restart the clock. ;)

It's like when I started drinking coffee, really. The first few cups of your life get choked down because it's really a shitty drink with a foul taste. After a while, though, you get used to it...and now, I love it. The stronger the better.

[ice4277]

You can't drink diet thinking it's going to be an acceptable replacement for the real thing. That's not the point. For a soft drink with no sugar, carbs or calories, it's good - better than the regular Diet Coke. But there can be no comparison to the real thing because it's not a fair fight. Try staying away from the real stuff for about a month, then trying some of the diet drinks. You'll probably like them. If you don't care about cutting those empty calories, then stick with the real thing - it's 1,000,000 times better.
Agreed. I gave up regular pop/soda/Coke/whatever you call it about a year and a half ago, and have had it maybe a half-dozen times since then. I now think its much too sweet and syrupy, and have grown quite used to the taste of diet drinks. So much so in fact, that it took a bit to get used to Coke Zero as it tastes more like regular Coke.

[Kodos]

The aftertaste is what kills all diet beverages for me. I can't stand it. I will give Coke Zero a chance. Although they need Cherry Coke Zero, as I am addicted to Cherry Coke and regular Coke isn't quite up to snuff anymore because of it. Cherry Coke is like having an amplifier that goes to 11... :)

[Ksyrup]

It's just like switching from whole milk to skim. After a few months, skim tastes fine and if you drink whole, it tastes like cream.

[FrogMan]

except there's no aftertaste with skim milk. Yeah, it's a bit less tasty, but that's it... At least that's how I see it...

FM

[vtbub]

The splenda version tastes better, but does go flat quick.

As someone who is type II diabetic, Coke Zero is a godsend. It almost tastes like Coke.

Is it me or does diet Coke taste like the "New" Coke they tried on us in the 80's.

[TargetPractice6]

I don't really understand the whole aftertaste thing people are talking about here. I've never really had a problem with diet drinks and can switch between diet and regular pretty easily. I know they taste different, but have never really noticed this "aftertaste" people are freaking out about.

[FrogMan]

I don't really understand the whole aftertaste thing people are talking about here. I've never really had a problem with diet drinks and can switch between diet and regular pretty easily. I know they taste different, but have never really noticed this "aftertaste" people are freaking out about.
Well, good for you. I tell you, I taste it. Not only in diet drink but pretty much everything that is sweetened with aspartame, like fat free yogourts.

FM

[ice4277]

Well, good for you. I tell you, I taste it. Not only in diet drink but pretty much everything that is sweetened with aspartame, like fat free yogourts.

FM
I taste it as well, it is somewhat odd but doesn't really bother me that much.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

This stuff is really good. A new 0 calorie version of Coke, that tastes almost exactly like the original. Between this, and the splenda version of Diet Coke, this is a great time for low cal sodas.
Does it tastes the same as C2?

[cuervo72]

Diet cherry coke is the only diet beverage I can stomach. Everything else that is diet just tastes horrid.

This oddly is about the only one that I *don't* like that much. Seems to have an aftertaste or something.

Diet Dr. Pepper is almost the same way, but I like Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper (that's a mouthful, btw) a lot. I'd rank Diet Vanilla Coke high, as well as Diet Pepsi Vanilla (probably more than the Coke version, I tend to like Pepsi better). The lemon/lime varieties of both are good too. I'll also go for an occasional Fresca, diet Barq's, diet Dew/Code Red.

[cuervo72]

Dola - I also can't really drink regular sodas these days (or for the last decade), they are just way to sweet for me. Can't stand them. Except for maybe ginger ale.

[Kodos]

Dola - I also can't really drink regular sodas these days (or for the last decade), they are just way to sweet for me.


Pantywaist.


:)

[cuervo72]

Isn't it pantywaste?

Anyway, with how much soda I drink, if it wasn't diet my panties would be about 8 sizes larger than they are now.

[Kodos]

Isn't it pantywaste?

Anyway, with how much soda I drink, if it wasn't diet my panties would be about 8 sizes larger than they are now.


According to Webster's II New Collegiate Dictionary:

pant-y-waist (definition 2). A weak or effeminate boy or man.

[cuervo72]

Well, son of a gun. I always thought it was a waste of a good panty, but color me wrong. Learn something new every day.

[Kodos]

It's always a shame to waste a good panty.

[DanGarion]

artificial sweeteners=cancer

none for me thanks.
Yeah when you subject lab mouse/rats to 1000 times the normal amount a HUMAN would consume. So that would be like a lot compare to the normal amount a mouse/rat would drink. Let's also remember that vitamins also can cause death if LARGE amounts.

[DanGarion]

Actually, they DO taste different. There are a few differences on the back label (And they say they use more ace-K). I don't think anyone that has tasted both of them think they taste the same.


Don't forget Pepsi One, now sweetened with Splenda. They keep getting beat to the market.
Pepsi One has been out for 2 years and has always been sweetened with Splenda.

[ISiddiqui]

Pepsi One has been out for 2 years and has always been sweetened with Splenda.
Not so. Originally Pepsi One was apartame. They just recently came out with the Splenda flavor. I think it tastes better with Splenda.

Here you go:

http://www.mercola.com/2005/feb/26/splenda_cola.htm

Diet Coke sweetened with Splenda is scheduled to debut this spring, and will be branded with the name of the sweetener as well as a distinct yellow streak. Despite its new addition, however, Coca-Cola will continue selling its traditional Diet Coke, flavored with aspartame. Other changes/additions Coca-Cola has made to Diet Coke--in order to boost sales in North America--include the introduction of new flavors, such as:

Lime
Lemon
Cherry
Vanilla
Similarly, PepsiCo has made plans to reformulate its single-calorie drink, Pepsi One, with Splenda, while Diet Pepsi is sweetened with aspartame.

http://www.azcentral.com/health/men/articles/0217diet-soda17-ON.html

Pepsi introduced Pepsi One in 1998, targeting men in their 20s. Sales peaked at 83.7 million cases in 1999 before falling steeply.

"It was launched a little bit before its time," Pepsi's Hobart said. Now Pepsi One is being reformulated with the sweetener Splenda and will be marketed to men as tasting more like regular Pepsi.

(this was in Feb 17, 2005)

[DanGarion]

"It was launched a little bit before its time," Pepsi's Hobart said. Now Pepsi One is being reformulated with the sweetener Splenda and will be marketed to men as tasting more like regular Pepsi.

(this was in Feb 17, 2005)
That's weird because I can always remember that Pepsi One in the Los Angeles/Orange County area has had Splenda in it.

[bossfan2000]

The splenda version tastes better, but does go flat quick.

As someone who is type II diabetic, Coke Zero is a godsend. It almost tastes like Coke.

Is it me or does diet Coke taste like the "New" Coke they tried on us in the 80's.

Actually, from what I have read, you are correct. Diet coke is actually a diet version of new coke. So Coke Zero is really the first diet version of classic coke.

I really like Coke Zero and Pepsi One with Splenda. Can't stand regular diet coke or even diet coke with splenda (and I am a splenda fan in general). The new diet 7-up with splenda isnt too bad. Tastes a little like plain soda water (which i hate), but once i finished the bottle is seemed better.

Still waiting for the Surge replacement by Coke, called Vault, to hit the market around here.

[stevew]

Actually, from what I have read, you are correct. Diet coke is actually a diet version of new coke. So Coke Zero is really the first diet version of classic coke.

I really like Coke Zero and Pepsi One with Splenda. Can't stand regular diet coke or even diet coke with splenda (and I am a splenda fan in general). The new diet 7-up with splenda isnt too bad. Tastes a little like plain soda water (which i hate), but once i finished the bottle is seemed better.

Still waiting for the Surge replacement by Coke, called Vault, to hit the market around here.

Man, Surge was the shiz.....I hate the fact that Coke killed it. Mellow Yellow, for that matter, appears to be rare around here, as well. Also there was that other citris soda that coke made, Citra, and i think it got killed too.

[Craptacular]

I'm a Diet Coke / Diet Pepsi drinker, who switched to diet from regular about 2.5 years ago. We've actually used Splenda for some baking and used other products sweetened with Splenda and been generally happy with it, but I thought the Diet Coke with Splenda wasn't very good. I'll have to give the Coke Zero a try.

[Rizon]

You kids make too many variations of sodas nowadays. When we were little, we had just two flavors: dinosaur piss, and diet dinosaur piss. And we never complained.

[Airhog]

did the diet dinosaur piss have splenda in it?

[vtbub]

did the diet dinosaur piss have splenda in it?

NO! Cyclomates and Sacchrin and the rest is history.

[Desnudo]

You kids make too many variations of sodas nowadays. When we were little, we had just two flavors: dinosaur piss, and diet dinosaur piss. And we never complained.

Who did you promise not to post girly pictures?

[Rizon]

Who did you promise not to post girly pictures?

Skydog. I didn't get my confirmation email when I first registered here, so I IMed him. Guess I am famous for posting girly pictures (which led to my ousting from OOTP last year after 4 years and 10,000 posts).

So he made me promise not to post those pictures. And do other things for him (ie: I had to get in his limo).

[jander]

Ok, been a long time since posting here (and even then didn't post much), but this thread I just had to reply.

I used to love Coke, and wanted to cut back on the calories so I started doing a Coke/C2 split, get a 12 of each and switch off which one I had next. Then I went out on a limb and chose to go all the way down to a C2/Diet Coke split. The diet taste was rough to take at first and I will agree with the above comments, it did take probably 3 weeks to fully adjust to it. Now, I drink Diet Coke fully (mainly because stupid C2 doesn't even come in cases and 12's never seem to be on sale). Diet Pepsi tastes flat to me (just like regular Pepsi does vs Coke to me). I did try the Splenda version of Diet Coke and guess I wasn't that crazy about it, but then a couple weeks ago saw a bottle of Coke Zero...OMG I love that stuff. Again...COKE, GET THAT STUFF IN CASES!!!! Now I can't remember, but I thought Coke Zero reminded me of C2 (has anybody else tried them together?).

I also thought Coke was disappointed with C2, and would not be suprised to see it go away either. I hope not, since it is a nice mix if you don't want the full original.

Ok, on the Coke deal...I can't remember what the "new" Coke (or I think it was even bottled as Coke II for a while wasn't it?) tasted like. It was when Pepsi was rising and beating them in the 80's and Coke made their drink more in the lines of Pepsi? Also, is the Coke Classic we have now identical to the original? Or is there still a slight difference (for some reason I thought when it came back it tasted different, but may have been just the change). I just can't remember all of the details.

[jander]

I'm actually really shocked that Pepsi isn't going to follow in Coke's Zero's footsteps. I could be off on this, but hasn't Pepsi quickly answered Coke on it's last two new products?

Coke comes out with C2...Pepsi answers with Pepsi Edge.
Coke comes out with Coke with Lime...Pepsi answers with Pepsi Lime.

Can't they come out with anything first?

You can also add Vanilla Coke and Coke with Lemon to the list. Well Lemon I am not totally sure on, but I know Vanilla was Coke's before Pepsi. Pepsi was too busy with Pepsi Blue at that time, nice flavor they came up with there....LOL, the only good Pepsi product/variation IMO is what they did with the Mountain Dew series (Code Red, and LiveWire, although not crazy about the Pitch Black or Baja Blast).

[sterlingice]

You kids make too many variations of sodas nowadays. When we were little, we had just two flavors: dinosaur piss, and diet dinosaur piss. And we never complained.
Genius post. :D

SI

[ice4277]

You can also add Vanilla Coke and Coke with Lemon to the list. Well Lemon I am not totally sure on, but I know Vanilla was Coke's before Pepsi.
I think Pepsi may have been the first with a lemon flavor but I'm not sure either.

[Kodos]

Finally tried Coke Zero. It doesn't quite fool me into thinking it's real Coke, but it is the best diet cola I have ever tasted. Now hurry up and make the Cherry version!

[Ksyrup]

That's what I've been saying - I want Zero Lime, Cherry, and Vanilla. NOW!

[Chubby]

You can also add Vanilla Coke and Coke with Lemon to the list. Well Lemon I am not totally sure on, but I know Vanilla was Coke's before Pepsi. Pepsi was too busy with Pepsi Blue at that time, nice flavor they came up with there....LOL, the only good Pepsi product/variation IMO is what they did with the Mountain Dew series (Code Red, and LiveWire, although not crazy about the Pitch Black or Baja Blast).
Pitch Black will be back soon but will actually be a sour grape flavor this year, a little change from last year

[stevew]

I wish Mountain Dew would make a diet flavor of Baja Blast, and sell it in stores.

[jamesUMD]

I also finally tried this and think it's great. Not exactly like real coke mind you, but for giving up the calories I will take it easily over other diet drinks.

[stevew]

That's what I've been saying - I want Zero Lime, Cherry, and Vanilla. NOW!

Old Thread Alert*****

Just got Cherry Coke Zero in where I work, I would presume it has been around in other places for awhile now. It's better than Diet cherry Coke, but still not as good as regular. But the zero calorie thing is nice.

[MikeVic]

I like that Jazz Pepsi or Jazz Coke or whoever makes it.

[Ksyrup]

Old Thread Alert*****

Just got Cherry Coke Zero in where I work, I would presume it has been around in other places for awhile now. It's better than Diet cherry Coke, but still not as good as regular. But the zero calorie thing is nice.

Huh. Since I posted that, I've gone on a diet and eliminated pretty much every carbonated beverage from my diet, so even with no calories, I'm not sure I care much anymore. Maybe I'll give it a shot though.

[ISiddiqui]

I just had the Cherry Coke Zero version. I approve. I basically only drink Coke Zero nowadays anyway, so a Cherry version is nice as a diversion once in a while :D.

[Fidatelo]

Coke Zero is the most amazing beverage ever created.

[Crapshoot]

Coke Zero is the most amazing beverage ever created.

"". I refuse to drink any other soda now.

[GrantDawg]

"". I refuse to drink any other soda now.


Ditto. I wish there were a fountain version.

[Cringer]

Funny to see this thread and what I posted (which FrogMan quotes at the top of this page).

That was right after I started running and working out more. So two years later and several dropped pounds later all I drink is Coke Zero, or sometimes Diet Coke if Zero is not available.

Coke Zero Cherry is great. Now I hope they make Cherry Vanilla.

[14ers]

artificial sweeteners=cancer

none for me thanks.
The Cave man speaks.

Must suck to not have electricity and never be allowed to go outside.:)

[Cringer]

The Cave man speaks.

Must suck to not have electricity and never be allowed to go outside.:)

Ok, I admit this one is going over my head. But I figure you are taking a jab at my comment and me now saying I am drinking the stuff. No problem, it was mostly joking on my part if I recall. My wife says it to me all the time, though she isn't really joking about it as far as I can tell. :)

[ISiddiqui]

I hear that from time to time (aspartame = cancer). Even though there has been absolutely no conclusive evidence that it does do so. OTOH, everything seems to cause cancer these days. Cell phones especially are probably worse than artificial sweeteners in your diet soda, no matter how much you drink.

[Easy Mac]

stay away from teflon

[Fidatelo]

Ditto. I wish there were a fountain version.

Ya, what the hell?! Why isn't there one yet? And a slurpee version for god's sake. Hell I'd even take a Diet Coke/Diet Pepsi slurpee, I drink one a day and I'd love to cut out those 500+ calories.

[Raiders Army]

Nice.

[stevew]

Ya, what the hell?! Why isn't there one yet? And a slurpee version for god's sake. Hell I'd even take a Diet Coke/Diet Pepsi slurpee, I drink one a day and I'd love to cut out those 500+ calories.


There was a fountain version at target that I know of.

[Aardvark]

I think they discontinued the DietCoke with lemon flavor in favor of DietCoke with Lime. Then again, it could just be where i live.

Argh! Vile! Horrible! The Diet Coke with Lime tastes like regular Diet Coke which was filtered through a wet-nap.

[Aardvark]

When I went to Turkey quite a while ago, 1992, I think. I tended to get Coke in a lot of places (since the water's not really drinkable) and I noticed the taste was a bit different. I liked the stuff there better but I guess I'm in the minority.

SI

It might be sweetened with sugar rather than corn syrup. Due to subsidies, it is cheaper to use corn syrup than sugar in the US. (The only way you can get Coke sweetened with sugar is to get Kosher for Passover Coke.)

[rjolley]

Ya, what the hell?! Why isn't there one yet? And a slurpee version for god's sake. Hell I'd even take a Diet Coke/Diet Pepsi slurpee, I drink one a day and I'd love to cut out those 500+ calories.


There is a Diet Pepsi slurpee. I've had one before. Pretty good.

The best Zero pop (yes, I'm from the midwest) is Mr Pibb Zero.

[Subby]

Fifty years from now our grandkids are going to wonder how we could not have known that aspartame was poison. People mock smokers but think nothing of guzzling gallons of that shit each year. Me included.

[ISiddiqui]

Fifty years from now our grandkids are going to wonder how we could not have known that aspartame was poison. People mock smokers but think nothing of guzzling gallons of that shit each year. Me included.

Seeing as there is no real proof that it is, I doubt it.

[Subby]

Seeing as there is no real proof that it is, I doubt it.
Yeah in 1951 someone typed your exact phrasing in a letter to someone about the dangers of smoking ;)

[Ksyrup]

Seeing as there is no real proof that it is, I doubt it.

I've been looking into this as it relates to Splenda and came across this posting. It might be BS, but since it refers to an actual study, it seems like it could be located if one were motivated enough (clearly I have not been as of yet!):


<TABLE class=table-collection-of-items cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=table-left>
</TD><TD class=bg-icon-answer>If splenda contains aspartame you may want to consider the findings of a recent, major scientific study published in the U.S. government's research journal "Environmental Health Perspectives" (March 2006;114(3):379-85. "First experimental demonstration of the multipotential carcinogenic effects of aspartame administered in the feed to Sprague-Dawley rats.")

Here are the conclusions of the researchers: "the results of this mega-experiment indicate that APM (aspartame) is a multipotential carcinogenic agent, even at a daily dose of 20mg/kg body weight, much less than the current acceptable daily intake. On the basis of these results, a reevaluation of the present guidelines on the use and consumption of APM is urgent and and cannot be delayed."

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[QuikSand]

If splenda contains aspartame...

Folks really did their homework, eh?

[Ksyrup]

It IS the internets, you know!

[Fidatelo]

I just went to the store and saw a bottle of "Coca-Cola Zero" with a black label. Normally the cans and bottles I've always seen are white, and I could have sworn they were called "Coke Zero". Did they re-brand it? Or is Coke Zero a different product from Coca-Cola Zero?

[QuikSand]

I just went to the store and saw a bottle of "Coca-Cola Zero" with a black label. Normally the cans and bottles I've always seen are white, and I could have sworn they were called "Coke Zero". Did they re-brand it? Or is Coke Zero a different product from Coca-Cola Zero?

Just zipped up the design. Sme product. I think the black can is a good move.

[ISiddiqui]

Yeah, it's just a new design. It distinguishes it more, so I think it's a solid move.

[ISiddiqui]

Yeah in 1951 someone typed your exact phrasing in a letter to someone about the dangers of smoking ;)

Can't you use the same type of argument to back a statement saying ANYTHING is harmful? I hear water can cause radiation poisoning... when in 1951, no one thought smoking was bad.

[Subby]

Can't you use the same type of argument to back a statement saying ANYTHING is harmful? I hear water can cause radiation poisoning... when in 1951, no one thought smoking was bad.
Drink up baby! Diet soda is very good for you.

That's what I originially meant to say.

[Kodos]

It's got Vitamin C and stuff in it.


Cherry Coke Zero could be the key to weight loss for me.

[MizzouRah]

So, how good is this Coke Zero? I keep hearing about how much it tastes like real Coke.

[lordscarlet]

So, how good is this Coke Zero? I keep hearing about how much it tastes like real Coke.

It doesn't. The people who say that drink Diet Coke.

[oliegirl]

So, how good is this Coke Zero? I keep hearing about how much it tastes like real Coke.

My son loves it, but I won't touch it. To me it has no taste, I stick with Diet Coke or the new Diet Coke Plus.

I haven't tried the Coke Zero with Cherry, I might give it a chance, but I don't have high expectations.

[Cringer]

I still drink it.

My new favorite though is Diet A&W Root Beer. It tastes so damn good. I just wish it had caffiene in it.

[ISiddiqui]

So, how good is this Coke Zero? I keep hearing about how much it tastes like real Coke.

It does. It's basically all I drink now, in terms of soda.

[Icy]

It does. It's basically all I drink now, in terms of soda.

Exactly like me, i used to drink Coke Light (i think it's the European name for the Diet one) until Coke Zero was brought to Europe. I hated the artificial sweet taste of the diet one, while i love the Zero taste. It's not exactly like the original, but it doesn't have that fake sweet taste from the Diet one. It's the only soda I drink now.

[Kodos]

I tried it for a while, but ultimately went back to regular Coke. Of course, I've put on 5 pounds since then...

[MizzouRah]

I'm going to pick one up today, but I think I tried one awhile back and it still had an aftertaste to it.

I only drink 1 soda a day, but if this C0 tastes like real Coke, it would allow me 2 or 3. :)

[lordscarlet]

I'm going to pick one up today, but I think I tried one awhile back and it still had an aftertaste to it.

I only drink 1 soda a day, but if this C0 tastes like real Coke, it would allow me 2 or 3. :)

Exactly.

[rjolley]

Haven't tried Coke Zero, but Mr Pibb Zero is very good.

[Swaggs]

Diet Sunkist is pretty good. I never really liked regular Sunkist because I always thought it was way too sweet, but the diet is really good. It has caffiene, though.

[Fidatelo]

Coke Zero is the bomb-diggety

[Warhammer]

Keep it cold and it tastes like Coke, if it warms up it doesn't.

[Subby]

The cool thing about aspartame is that it is very similar to formaldehyde and does a kickass job of preserving fat!

[lordscarlet]

Keep it cold and it tastes like Coke, if it warms up it doesn't.

No, it always has a diet coke aftertaste. I can only take one sip of it, and that is long before it has had time to warm up.

[Icy]

I said I like it and I do, but I also agree that is tastes way better when really fresh. I love so cold coke, before i drink one, i take it from the fridge and put it in the freezer for 30 minutes, then i drink it and it's just in the point before being totaly frozen, so i can find small pieces of ice and it's so cold.

Ahh, I really love it that way, those 30 minutes waiting are really worth it :D

[MizzouRah]

I put mine in the freezer too.. same thing with a glass of milk.

[CU Tiger]

Vanilla Coke ZERO is the shizzzit.
unfortunately after a huge summer roll out it is unseen for a few weeks around here and I fear it may be gone :(

[terpkristin]

I like Coke Zero but I downright LOVE Coke Zero Cherry.

I say they taste infinitely better than Diet Coke/Diet Cherry Coke and the cherry version is still #1 for me, holding a slight edge over Diet Dr. Pepper.

Mmmm Coke Zero Cherry. Or Cherry Coke Zero. Or whatever it's called. I think I'm going to have some now. :D

/tk

[cartman]

I now have over 1400 points on mycokerewards.com.

All from drinking Coke Zero.

[cartman]

Dola,

Coke Zero is GREAT for mixing with vodka or rum as well.

[Subby]

I now have over 1400 points on mycokerewards.com.

All from drinking Coke Zero.
Heh that's about how many I have. Of course I got mine from the tear offs from the 12 pack cases at our office (we get sodas for free). I don't actually drink that shit.

(Kidding...I love Coke Zero.)

[Buccaneer]

Water.

[oliegirl]

Vanilla Coke ZERO is the shizzzit.
unfortunately after a huge summer roll out it is unseen for a few weeks around here and I fear it may be gone :(

It's not, it's just going to be a fairly limited item, not all stores will be stocking it, it will be based on the demand that was shown during the rollout. The whole "zero" launch was incredibly successful for Coke, they aren't going to be doing anything drastic with it anytime soon.

[sterlingice]

Water.

Word.

SI

[sterlingice]

Dola,

Coke Zero is GREAT for mixing with vodka or rum as well.

Most things improve the taste of vodka or rum. Have you tried vodka or rum straight up ;)

SI

[cartman]

Most things improve the taste of vodka or rum. Have you tried vodka or rum straight up ;)

SI

Actually, that's usually how I drink vodka or rum. Do a shot with a Coke chaser.

[CU Tiger]

It's not, it's just going to be a fairly limited item, not all stores will be stocking it, it will be based on the demand that was shown during the rollout. The whole "zero" launch was incredibly successful for Coke, they aren't going to be doing anything drastic with it anytime soon.

I had called and was told it was all up to your local bottler, and they couldnt disclose SC bottlers plans *shrug*

And Cherry Zero + Bacardi Light = ZERO CARB MIXED DRINK

[JeeberD]

It doesn't. The people who say that drink Diet Coke.

Bullshit. I can't stand Diet Coke but really like Coke Zero. It doesn't taste exactly like regular Coke, but it's the next best thing...

[rjolley]

Most things improve the taste of vodka or rum. Have you tried vodka or rum straight up ;)

SI
I feel the exact opposite. Most things improve the taste of Coke. Rum, vanilla, cherry...