Kosher Coke!

Kosher Coke! was Originally Posted on March 20, 2007 by lavarock

Trivia Question: When is Coca Cola Kosher?

Answer: Right about now!

Followup Question: Why should you care?

The story can now be told…

Years ago, The Coca Cola Company decided to change from sugar to high fructose corn syrup. Since grain products are not kosher during Passover, and corn is a grain product, Jews who keep the holiday could not drink Coke.

By having a Rabbi review the ingredients and proposed change to the formula. He could certify the soda kosher.

Rather than cut into their profits all year long, kosher Coke is only offered this time of year, and usually in a special “Kosher for Passover” aisle in the supermarket. It should have “OUP” or “KP” on the top and perhaps a yellow cap. You will instantly taste the difference and almost as instantly feel your teeth start to rot. But, that is a GOOD THING!

Just stop by a large supermarket and look for the above. Then march up to the cash register and pay. No one will ask to see if you are a card-carrying member of the Jewish faith. No one will think it strange. Most cashiers might now even notice it strange that you end up back the same day to get more bottles…

Try a liter and you will remember how Coke tasted BEFORE the big “NEW COKE” fiasco! But remember that like the actual formula of Coke, this too is a secret!