# So why DOES Mexican Coca Cola taste different?

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**Created:** [February 2, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-does-mexican-coca-cola-taste-different/527308 "2010-02-02T00:08:13Z")\
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> [@GreedySmurf](#):
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> Anecdotal again I know, but I personally can certainly taste the difference between Soft Drinks with HFCS and cane suger.

I don’t know why, as I do not believe I suffer from synesthesia, but Coke with corn syrup tastes “browner.” Warmer. Less cool and refreshing.

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