+1 for Fritz cola for not jumping on the cost-cutting bandwagon of substituting sugar with artificial sweeteners. (Others claim they don’t taste the difference, but I can immediately tell if there’s stevia or aspartame in a drink. It’s in the aftertaste, which becomes bitter and sticky.)

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

oh knock it off with the sugar elitism, imagine simping for diabetes

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

You’re one of the many who can’t taste the difference. I’m happy for you. It’s a genetic thing. Artificial sweeteners bind to bitter receptors in some people, including me.

The good news is my own soda consumption is nearly down to zero because of it. On the rare occasion that I drink anything sugary, I do indeed prefer the full-sugar version.

Also, it’s not about health, the artificial sweeteners. Sugar has become increasingly expensive to the point where substituting it is just a way to bring down production costs. If you want zero sugar, by all means. Wish I could partake. But don’t mix aspartame into everything

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Imagine being uncultured and promoting a cult of ignorance. You must be American I gather.