Mexican coke in calgary?

[Crymson]

Has anyone seen it? I want to see what the fuss is about.

[Unknown303]

are we talking Cocaine here??

[sputnik]

No.

Coca-Cola (or Pepsi) that is made in Mexico with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup (aka glucose-fructose) like it is made in the US and Canada.

[kvg]

http://www.joshuakennon.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mexican-coca-cola-mexican-coke1.jpg

[Crymson]

allegedly it's delicous.

[adam c]

Fanta is soo good cause of this, too bad you can only buy it a the dollar store

[benyl]

There really isn't any fuss is there? When I was in Washington for a week in July, that is all we drank. It is better than USDM or CDM coke, but it isn't THAT much better. haha

[RY213]

I loved it when I tried it several years ago. Id love to find it locally as well...

[googe]

The difference between drinking it out of glass vs can/plastic is probably bigger than the difference between real sugar and hfcs. The sugar taste is pretty subtle.

[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by googe
The difference between drinking it out of glass vs can/plastic is probably bigger than the difference between real sugar and hfcs. The sugar taste is pretty subtle.

You think? I hate juice boxes because they taste like cardboard haha... I could see that being true.

[googe]

^I'm not saying glass makes much (or maybe any) difference, just that the sugar is really minor. That said, ever try drinking water out of a can? Tastes weird!


I should trade flats of mexican coke for flats of beaver buzz. I miss that stuff! :( It has real sugar too, btw.

[Ashkente]

You can get UK Coke at the British store in Market Mall. It has normal sugar in it.

FWIW, I definitely noticed how much better cane sugar tasted when I was in Costa Rica.

[Guillermo]

Wow, 43754397598437598435 posts and yet no one has an answer yet....

so here you go: you can buy it at at

La Tiendona Market
1836 36 St SE
Calgary, AB T2B 0X6, Canada
(403) 272-4054

Thank me later.

[Crymson]

Thank you Senior Awesome-o!

[OG*crxboi]

I bet since it from mexico there is small traces of cocaine in there maybe, what you all think? Would they test for that before they sell it here at all?

[Weapon_R]

I couldn't tell much of a difference, if any, when I tried it myself.

[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by OG*crxboi
I bet since it from mexico there is small traces of cocaine in there maybe, what you all think? Would they test for that before they sell it here at all?

:confused:

[LadyLuck]

Originally posted by adam c
Fanta is soo good cause of this, too bad you can only buy it a the dollar store

Are we talking bout the REAL fanta here? You can get most of the real stuff at european import stores...that stuff is so tasty :drool:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Guillermo
Wow, 43754397598437598435 posts and yet no one has an answer yet....

so here you go: you can buy it at at

La Tiendona Market
1836 36 St SE
Calgary, AB T2B 0X6, Canada
(403) 272-4054 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting______________(403) 272-4054______end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Thank me later.


Gracias hermano...

[Dycker]

To me there is a huge difference in taste between cane sugar and corn syrup in colas.

Glass vs plastic to a lesser extent but still noticeable.

[chengj]

Also available here:

Las Tortillas
2-4100 Marlborough Drive Ne
Calgary, AB T2A 2Z5
(403) 273-3555
http://www.lastortillasinc.com/

While you're there, try their tacos (ask for the beef tongue).

[cet]

Originally posted by LadyLuck


Are we talking bout the REAL fanta here? You can get most of the real stuff at european import stores...that stuff is so tasty :drool:

I miss REAL Fanta. I'll have to go find some.

[gqmw]

Its so good...you can definitely taste the difference.

[corsvette]

Originally posted by chengj
Also available here:

Las Tortillas
2-4100 Marlborough Drive Ne
Calgary, AB T2A 2Z5
(403) 273-3555
http://www.lastortillasinc.com/

While you're there, try their tacos (ask for the beef tongue).

I love his Tacos, never had the beef tongue yet, kinda sounds icky.

[black13]

There is deffinitely a huge difference. Seriously why does NA get the shaft with the pop drinks? is real sugar that much more expensive?

[Guillermo]

Originally posted by black13
There is deffinitely a huge difference. Seriously why does NA get the shaft with the pop drinks? is real sugar that much more expensive?

From wikipedia:


Factors for this include governmental production quotas of domestic sugar, subsidies of U.S. corn, and an import tariff on foreign sugar; all of which combine to raise the price of sucrose to levels above those of the rest of the world, making HFCS cost-effective for many sweetener applications.

[CHICHARITZHI]

Originally posted by gqmw
Its so good...you can definitely taste the difference.


I wonder if they added of small amount of cocaine like the classic one, i'll try it.

[RickDaTuner]

Originally posted by Guillermo
Wow, 43754397598437598435 posts and yet no one has an answer yet....

so here you go: you can buy it at at

La Tiendona Market
1836 36 St SE
Calgary, AB T2B 0X6, Canada
(403) 272-4054

Thank me later.



Originally posted by chengj
Also available here:

Las Tortillas
2-4100 Marlborough Drive Ne
Calgary, AB T2A 2Z5
(403) 273-3555
http://www.lastortillasinc.com/

While you're there, try their tacos (ask for the beef tongue).


while you guys are at either of those places makes sure that you try one of these too

http://mathieuetcoralie.com/blog/images/Australie-Nov2007/MoreSydney/ColaChampagne.jpg

Ever watch that slurm episode on Futurama. Well if slurm existed this is what it would taste like

[Myz]

I used to work for a coca cola bottling co back home & cos of the large amounts that i used to drink, my taste buds became very sensitive to subtle differences in the product.

With that said, I drink the local Coca Cola but its definitely not as good as what i had back home....which was made with sugar....In my opinion, either one is still better than Pepsi :dunno: :bigpimp:

[sillysod]

Funny thing is in mexico i drink pretty much just Pacifica.... don't remember drinking coke. :dunno:

[LadyLuck]

Originally posted by cet


I miss REAL Fanta. I'll have to go find some.

This is the last place I found real orange Fanta at:

Edelweiss Village - German import store

1921 20 Ave NW
Calgary, Alberta
(403) 282-6600

Check it out

[01RedDX]

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[Godfuader]

I am a complete Coca-cola fan, and avoid Pepsi as much as I can. I remember growing up I used to be huge Pepsi fan. Wondered where I made the switch...then I found this:

http://2media.nowpublic.net/images//93/64/93647a246c60b7d30c143c49a157e853.jpg

It was all about the real sugar vs the fructose crap they use now.

[Guillermo]

^^you can only get that in the states though, right?

[SCHIDER23]

Originally posted by RickDaTuner






while you guys are at either of those places makes sure that you try one of these too

http://mathieuetcoralie.com/blog/images/Australie-Nov2007/MoreSydney/ColaChampagne.jpg

Ever watch that slurm episode on Futurama. Well if slurm existed this is what it would taste like

I used to have Cola Champagne most days for lunch or snack time since, it was my favorite and my dads as well when I was a kid back home, here is not too bad except if you are buying the small one and drink it in the bottle, cause once you take it out, it seems most of the soda just evaporates really fast, but still damn tasty.:thumbsup:

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by Guillermo
^^you can only get that in the states though, right?
In very limited places. I have only seen it once in Target. Haven't found it in any other groceries, WalMart, Costco/BJs, etc.

[Guillermo]

Originally posted by Godfuader

In very limited places. I have only seen it once in Target. Haven't found it in any other groceries, WalMart, Costco/BJs, etc.

I've seen it all over the place in the US. I was just wondering if you could get it anywhere in Canada since I've never seen it here.

[googe]

Throwback was everywhere, just didn't last too long. They do it every few months for a limited time. They had throwback mountain dew and dr pepper also. I think it just ended again though, haven't seen any for a couple weeks. It seems like they're testing markets or something. A few batches had recipe changes.

https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Throwback_%28drink%29

Edit: Apparently Canada gets a sugar version of coke during passover. Also, most actually prefer the taste of HFCS in a blind test.

http://www.thestar.com/living/article/614654

[Guillermo]

I just saw it in Missoula and Minneapolis/St. Paul about 3 weeks ago.

[Godfuader]

See, I live in Manhattan, where everything has its own rules. Even the McDonalds has its dollar items starting at $1.69 (vs. $1 for the rest of the country). I should try again in Jersey, and stockpile it.

[riceeater]

i always thought the slight difference in the taste of coke or other drinks when travelling abroad came from the water they used... i kinda like euro-coke better, but the difference is so small that i dont know why people would go out of their way to find it :dunno:

[HRD2PLZ]

Pepsi Throwback was all over the Phoenix/Scottsdale area when I was out there in August. A friend of mine brought back 12 cases :nut:

[wintonyk]

Originally posted by googe
The difference between drinking it out of glass vs can/plastic is probably bigger than the difference between real sugar and hfcs. The sugar taste is pretty subtle.

Chemically it is way different. HFCS is higher in fructose. Fructose is a much sweeter sugar.

Also, but has nothing to do taste wise. But fructose is a big cause for obesity because it has to get processed by the liver. The liver can't break down fat and sugar at the same time. Also fructose doesn't release insulin, when insulin is released it can help with satiety.

Therefore, HFCS coke you will drink more(and eat more) and get fatter.

[ZEDGE]

Originally posted by chengj
Also available here:

Las Tortillas
2-4100 Marlborough Drive Ne
Calgary, AB T2A 2Z5
(403) 273-3555
http://www.lastortillasinc.com/

While you're there, try their tacos (ask for the beef tongue).

Tacos are good but they are too expensive. Should be $2 or less. Same with the Empanada place next door, too expensive.

[googe]

Originally posted by wintonyk


Chemically it is way different. HFCS is higher in fructose. Fructose is a much sweeter sugar.

Also, but has nothing to do taste wise. But fructose is a big cause for obesity because it has to get processed by the liver. The liver can't break down fat and sugar at the same time. Also fructose doesn't release insulin, when insulin is released it can help with satiety.

Therefore, HFCS coke you will drink more(and eat more) and get fatter.

Right, that's why although I slightly prefer the taste of HFCS, I opt for real sugar if available. The jury is still out on how much better it really is, but the whole reason that HFCS exists to begin with is BS, which is enough to avoid it on principle alone :D

[rage2]

Found some!

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/rage2amg/9d8842c9.jpg

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/rage2amg/5cc6f2d5.jpg

[Guillermo]

^^haha damn, at a sushi place? nice!

[mr2mike]

Originally posted by LadyLuck


This is the last place I found real orange Fanta at:

Edelweiss Village - German import store

1921 20 Ave NW
Calgary, Alberta
(403) 282-6600

Check it out

Is it this stuff?
Spezi?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spezi

When I was over there, I saw it at this place so I tried it. Pretty good.

[Myrrinda]

I actually noticed a huge difference when I drank it with rum. I don't like rum, but that drink was particularly delicious, and I'm pretty sure it was the coke that made it better. And it was my first drink of the night, so I wasn't drunk, haha. I also found that Mexican Coke didn't leave a gross film on my teeth like our Coke.

[Xtrema]

Bump. Anyone notice any shop carry this lately?

[Kritafo]

have you tried Unimarket, we have bought there in the past


OPENING HOURS
Sunday and Monday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 to 6:00 PM

128 50th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
Tel: (403)255-4479 Fax: (403)247-4479

[rage2]

Bump. Costco!

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[bourge73]

Bump. Costco!

84403

Mmmmm Real Mexico Coke .....

[max_boost]

Lol srs not what I was thinking

[Tik-Tok]

Is it the good genuine stuff? Or has it been cut with corn syrup?

[rage2]

Is it the good genuine stuff? Or has it been cut with corn syrup?
Ironically, Mexico coke destined for Mexico is made with corn syrup these days. Mexico coke destined for export is made with cane sugar, so you can only get real Mexican coke outside Mexico. :nut:

This is the genuine stuff. GF brought this home, thought it was just some Christmas packaging. Cracked one open today, took a sip and immediately recognized the taste. Checked the ingredients, cane sugar.

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[mr2mike]

Lol srs not what I was thinking

We're thinking the same thing.

[heavyfuel]

We're thinking the same thing.

Yup same here haha

[bourge73]

Yup same here haha
Full disclosure +1

[Lex350]

Was just in PV Mexico. It amazes me every time just how much better Coca-cola is in Mexico than it is in Canada or the US.

[rage2]

Was just in PV Mexico. It amazes me every time just how much better Coca-cola is in Mexico than it is in Canada or the US.
Mexico coke in Mexico is the same as US coke now, sweetened with HFCS. It's been for the last 5 or so years. Only Mexican coke destined for export is still made with cane sugar.

[benyl]

Mexico coke in Mexico is the same as US coke now, sweetened with HFCS. It's been for the last 5 or so years. Only Mexican coke destined for export is still made with cane sugar.

It's the Montezuma's revenge in the water that makes it taste different. haha

[ExtraSlow]

Everything tastes better under the warm Mexican sunshine.

[bourge73]

Mexico coke in Mexico is the same as US coke now, sweetened with HFCS. It's been for the last 5 or so years. Only Mexican coke destined for export is still made with cane sugar.

Could really use some Mexican Coke like right meow

[speedog]

Mexico coke in Mexico is the same as US coke now, sweetened with HFCS. It's been for the last 5 or so years. Only Mexican coke destined for export is still made with cane sugar.

Minhas sodas are made with cane sugar and are quite good.

[infamous]

the beacon hill costco has mexican coke :D just in case anyone else was looking

[lilmira]

I got a case in the weekend but my friend said it's all gone yesterday. I cracked one open and didn't notice anything special. I might do a Pepsi challenge for giggles.

[Disoblige]

I got a case in the weekend but my friend said it's all gone yesterday. I cracked one open and didn't notice anything special. I might do a Pepsi challenge for giggles.
You mean like a Pepsi challenges where you're comparing HFCS Coke vs. Cane Sugar Coke?
I think you should be able to tell the difference then lol... If not, then that's also good. No need to spend extra $ on the good stuff haha.

[lilmira]

Interesting read lol.
https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2011/09/the-food-lab-drinks-edition-is-mexican-coke-better-than-regular-coke-coke-taste-test-coke-vs-mexican-coke.html

I won't be surprised if there is subtle difference if I try them side by side. Perhaps I don't drink enough coke to be a coke connoisseur. I was a bit disappointed initially. It tastes like coke but for more money lol.

[davidI]

It's funny how the developing world gets the sugar coke in real bottles while our "developed" countries get the chepaer processed-sweetener equivalent in single use plastic.

[Rocket1k78]

If anything its the glass bottle thats making you think it tastes better, even reg coke tastes way better out of a bottle. I love coke and when i seen this at costco i had to try it and to me there was no substantial difference over reg coke.