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DianeW
DAFNE Graduate
South West Essex PCT 115 posts |
Has anyone seen this new type, the bottle has a green label. It says "lower in calories" or something similar. I couldn't read the nutrition small print unfortunately...can anyone clarify? Thanks. |
SimonC
DAFNE Graduate
NHS Harrow 78 posts |
I looked online at their web site, and it is a version sweetened with some sugar and some extract from a leaf - so it does contain sugar, about 17g per 250ml |
DianeW
DAFNE Graduate
South West Essex PCT 115 posts |
Thanks Simon, so its inbetween full Coke and Diet Coke then. Not sugar free. I wonder why they bother? |
SimonC
DAFNE Graduate
NHS Harrow 78 posts |
I got the feeling that this is aimed at those that think that they have to only eat mung beans grown in totally organic conditions! They are using the natural extract from a leaf to in part sweeten their drink. |
JamesW
DAFNE Graduate
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital 24 posts |
You could be on to something there. You will notice that the labelling is an "earthy" green too. |
DianeW
DAFNE Graduate
South West Essex PCT 115 posts |
You're right Simon. Well they can have it...what the hell is leaf extract idoing in a drink? I'm all for saving the planet but I'll pass on this. |
Judith-Anne
DAFNE Graduate
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 1 post |
The leaf extract is a sweetener. This is for those who want less carbs but don't like the taste of articulate sweeteners or believe they are harmful. |
Alan 49
DAFNE Graduate
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 284 posts |
If I want a 'leaf drink' I have a cup of tea. |
DianeW
DAFNE Graduate
South West Essex PCT 115 posts |
lol Alan. Thanks Judith Anne for clarifying. I've seen absolutely no marketing for this which seems strange for brand like Coke. |
Sharon McNally
DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust 1 post |
I moved over to this Coke Life because it doesn't contain Aspartame. OK, I don't like it as much as Diet Coke with Lime but at least it gives me that hit of FIZZ I crave at lunchtimes. As I have only just finished DAFNE I am behaving myself and limiting my intake to just one can a day (2 CP's). |