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From: doug@terak.UUCP (Doug Pardee)
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Subject: Re: Is there a new Diet Coke?
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Date: Fri, 7-Jun-85 12:29:06 EDT
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> Has anyone seen either Diet Coke or caffeine-free Diet Coke which uses the
> new Coke formula yet? I have seen regular and caffeine-free regular Coke
> with the new formula, but not the diet counterparts.

I heard the following only once, so my memory might be a bit faulty
around the edges, but one of the network news shows had a segment with
one of those strange characters whose job it is to track the beverage
industry to keep investors informed.

He said (as I recall) that Diet Coke contains a chemical called a mouth-
sealer which increases the perceived sweetness and provides a sweet
aftertaste.  New Coke is Old Coke with the mouth-sealer added.

Consequently, I wouldn't expect to see a change in Diet Coke -- it has
always been New Diet Coke.  The Old Diet Coke is called Tab (regular and
caffeine-free).
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