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When was Diet Coke introduced?
1982. For a history and timeline of Diet Coke brands like Diet Vanilla
Coke and Diet Coke with Lemon, read more in The Diet Coke Story.
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How many calories are in Diet Coke?
An eight-ounce serving or Diet Coke contains less than one calorie.
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What makes up the fraction of a calorie
in Diet Coke?
Aspartame, caramel color and citric acid are all ingredients of
Diet Coke.
Components of each of these contribute to the caloric content of
Diet Coke.
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Why does the label state that Diet
Coke contains zero calories?
Because the amount of calories is under five, the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) requires that we round the amount of calories
to zero on the Nutrition Facts panel.
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Does Diet Coke contain sugar?
Diet Coke contains 0.1 grams of sugar (carbohydrates), which is
derived from the caramel color.
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What sweetener is used in Diet Coke?
Diet Coke served in cans and bottles in the U.S. is sweetened with
aspartame, while the fountain dispensed product is sweetened with
a blend of aspartame and saccharin.
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What is aspartame?
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener made primarily of two amino
acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine.
Amino acids, including the two amino acids in aspartame, are the
building blocks for proteins and are widely found in nature in both
plants and animals.
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Is aspartame safe?
Yes, the safety of all ingredients used in the products of The Coca-Cola
Company including aspartame has been established, and the use of
these ingredients complies with relevant regulations in all countries
where our products are sold.
More than 90 nations worldwide have approved aspartame for use.
It is widely used in countries such as the U.S., the European Union,
Canada and Japan. Aspartame has been reviewed by health authorities
around the world and found to be safe.
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Why is the U.S. fountain version of
Diet Coke sweetened with aspartame and saccharin?
Because aspartame by itself is heat and pH-sensitive (meaning it
loses sweetness over time), the concentrated found syrup causes
aspartame to lose it sweetness faster than it would in a finished
beverage. Fountain diet drinks, therefore, are sweetened with a
blend of aspartame and saccharin to assure maximum product quality.
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Why is the statement “contains
phenylalanine” on the label?
Some individuals with a rare hereditary disease known as phenylketonuria
(PKU) are unable to metabolize phenylalanine adequately and need
to control their intake of this amino acid from all food sources.
Products formulated with aspartame carry a statement on the label
that phenylalanine is present.
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What is the difference between Coke
Light and Diet Coke?
Coke Light and Diet Coke are both low-calorie soft drinks, and we
offer diet products for the segment of the population that prefers
low-calorie carbonated beverages.
In certain countries, the word “diet” is not used to
describe low-calorie foods and beverages. In these countries, we
offer Coke Light. The sweetener blend used for Coke Light is formulated
for each country based on consumer preference.
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Why did you decide to introduce Diet
Coke with Lime?
Diet Coke is the most popular diet soft drink in the world—people
love Diet Coke. So we’re providing them with another flavorful
way to enjoy it.
Many people already enjoy Diet Coke with a squeeze of lime, and
our research told us lime was the flavor you’d like to see
next in Diet Coke.
More and more people are looking for great-tasting, low-calorie
options as they strive to live a balanced lifestyle, and we’re
glad to be the first diet cola to offer the delicious option of
lime.
We also did taste tests and Diet Coke with Lime scored among the
highest in testing done with diet carbonated soft drinks.
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Where can I find this delicious new
product?
Diet Coke with Lime launched nationally on January 19thand you’ll
be able to find it across the country in grocery stores, supermarkets,
mass retailers, drug stores, convenience stores, and in vending
machines.
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In what kind of packaging will Diet
Coke with Lime be available?
You can try delicious Diet Coke with Lime in 20-ounce bottles, 2-liter
bottles, and 6-pack cans, with 12-can fridge packs available nationally
on March 1st.
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Is Diet Coke with Lime replacing
Diet Coke with Lemon?
No. The two flavors complement each other, yet satisfy different
tastes, and offer more variety to our Diet Coke drinkers.
Because of the positive response to the light, natural citrus flavor
of Diet Coke with Lime, the same flavor approach has been followed
to give Diet Coke with Lemon a lemon taste that is lighter than
the original.
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Will Diet Coke with Lime be available
outside the U.S.? If so, where and when?
Several countries have expressed interest in launching a similar
flavor in their Diet Coke portfolio, but no specific details have
been announced at this time.
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