It’s not just Coke and Diet Coke drinkers who can enjoy a range of different flavours. Coca-Cola has also developed a range of new flavours for its Coke Zero range. Let’s have a look: Coca-Cola has a total of twenty brands which it makes available to UK shoppers. Under those, there are 80 different drinks which include their three key colas, Coke Classic, Coke Zero and Diet Coke. Within these categories, a proportion of the drinks are free from sugar and caffeine, whilst others include alternative flavours to enhance the drink. The Original Coca Cola and Variants

Diet sodas are a favourite drink of many and Diet Coke is one of the most popular products of its kind. People who drink Diet Coke increased because it has feel-good effects and it tastes really great. Many people feel as if though they are addicted to it because it has certain ingredients that influence the brain receptors to react because of the sweetness of the drink. Zero Sugar Cherry – For people who want a fruity diet drink but prefer the Zero flavour, Sugar Cherry was launched in 2007 and marketed at the New York Fashion Week. It did not appear on UK shelves until 2014. Their version of diet soda contained high fructose corn syrup. In 2005 they introduced Coca-Cola Zero which was replaced by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in 2017. Diet Coke use aspartame as a sweetener in 1963. Coca-Cola then switched their formula to use NutraSweet completely. In 2018, they introduced four new flavours to their product line.Caffeine – Bitter and stimulating, caffeine is used to enhance the taste according to the manufacturers. There is 32mg of caffeine in every 330ml can, about a third of that found in an equivalent sized cup of coffee. Zero Sugar Cinnamon – Marketed as a Christmas drink in the UK and Europe, Zero Sugar Cinnamon was first available in 2018. It is infused with cinnamon flavour to reflect the season and is a good mixer drink.

Exotic Mango – One of the first of a new crop of fruity variants on the original taste, Exotic Mango delivers a subtle hint of mango whilst retaining the same cola taste. It’s a nice alternative for those looking for a bit more sweetness than you find with regular diet coke. Coca-Cola Cherry – Just like the original but with a cherry twist, Cherry Coke was first launched in 1985. Before this time many cafes and bars were using cherry syrups and liquors to enhance plain colas.Diet Coke – Providing just one calorie per can, Diet Coke was launched in 1983 in response to consumer interest in lower sugar drinks. It was the second-ever Coca Cola branded drink and to maintain the well-loved taste it uses two sweeteners, aspartame and acesulfame K. There is a new selection of one calorie fruity flavours to try out along with the caffeine-free version. Caffeine-free – Developed for people who want to avoid sugar and caffeine, this caffeine-free drink tastes very much like the original Diet Coke and includes the same sweeteners. It was launched a year after Diet Coke in 1983, to compete with Pepsi Free, their main competitor’s caffeine-free drink. However, it is worth remembering that these studies were carried out on people who drink a lot of Zero Coke and the odd can or glass is unlikely to have any significant effects on your health. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Drinking Coca Cola?

We all know that it’s important to lower our intake of sugary drinks, but sometimes a glass of coke with ice is incredibly tempting. It is not all bad for fans of the drink however as there are ways it can also be of benefit to your body and wellbeing. Zero Sugar Coke has always been marketed on the premise that it tastes more like real coke, with none of the calories. While it would seem to be healthier than sugar-rich drinks, some of the ingredients used may have negative effects on the body. Research carried out by Harvard University suggests that sweeteners can encourage weight gain in the long term. This is because the brain responds to sweet tastes by signalling us to eat more. They also found evidence of an increase in type 2 diabetes. Aside from being amber coloured fizzy drinks, Pepsi and Coca Cola do have a huge amount in common. The ingredients of both include sugar (or sweetener), caffeine and carbonated water, along with colourings and natural flavours. However, it is the manufacturing process and amount of each ingredient which could make a difference to the taste.When it comes to the standard versions of each drink, many people consider Coca Cola to have stronger notes of vanilla, whilst Pepsi tends to taste sweeter. The sweetness gives Pepsi a more piquant finish, whilst Coca Cola is a smoother drink. This means that like a lot of food and drink-related debates, the Coca Cola vs Pepsi war essentially comes down to personal taste. Is Coke Vegan? Coca Cola Energy – The only Coca Cola flavoured energy drink on the market, Coke Energy is an enhanced version of the original that provides even higher levels of stimulation. The caffeine is naturally sourced and joined by a vitamin B complex with guarana extracts. Sugar – The addition of sugar in Coca-Cola has a twofold purpose. On the one hand, it produces a pleasurable sensation in the mouth, on the other, it creates the sweetness that cola is known for. As you would expect, sugar is left out of the Diet and Zero Sugar varieties. Coke Zero – Coca-Cola rebranded its second sugar-free range as Coke Zero Sugar in 2017, but it still has the exact same formula. The brand claims that this version of their sugar-free drink offers an alternative blend of flavours, which keep the taste light in the mouth and more akin to the original version.

Zero Sugar Vanilla – The relaunched Vanilla Coke contains more vanilla than original Zero Coke but other than that it tastes very similar. It was launched in the UK during 2017. A high sugar content – Like the majority of non-diet fizzy drinks, Coca Cola contains vast amounts of sugar compared to many other soft drinks. In one 330ml can there is 35g of sugar. That is especially surprising when you consider the NHS recommends just 30g per day for people over 11!Diet Cherry Coke/Diet Coke Cherry . This is Diet Coke with a hint of cherry. This product was produced in 1986.