Cola’s cult following is due to the beverage's cane sugar recipe, which fans say delivers a “completely different" taste, though experts warn it’s not much healthier

President Donald Trump said Coca-Cola will switch to “real cane sugar” instead of high-fructose corn syrup in the U.S. Could we taste the difference?

"The American Medical Association has confirmed that HFCS is no more likely to contribute to obesity than table sugar or other full-calorie sweeteners," the post continued. "Please be assured that Coca-Cola brand soft drinks do not contain any harmful substances."

( NewsNation) — Is so-called Mexican Coke doomed, now that Coca-Cola supposedly is switching to cane sugar in the U.S.? One food industry analyst doubts President Trump’s claims the beverage giant will actually make such a move here.

Coca-Cola refused to confirm the president’s claim that he got it to switch to cane sugar. And now it’s defending high-fructose corn syrup.

President Donald Trump is threatening a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico, raising concerns about local and national impact.