Why Is There A Coke Zero Shortage?

The acidic pH level of Coke Zero is associated with an increased risk of enamel and tooth erosion, though it may affect your teeth less than other acidic beverages. Coke Zero is sugar-free. However, the sugar substitutes it contains may not necessarily be a healthier option for people looking to reduce their risk of diabetes.

Yet, since frequently drinking diet soda is connected to unfavorable health effects, water is the most suitable choice. Hence concluded, Coke Zero has more little caffeine than Coke Zero, and it also uses an added sweetener, acesulfame potassium, that Coke Zero does not. Overall, their ingredient ranges and nutritional profiles are exact.

“Coke Zero and Diet Coke are actually very similar. Both are low calorie drinks and have exactly the same ingredients – carbonated purified water, colour (caramel 150d), food acids (338 and 331), flavour, artificial sweeteners aspartame (951) and acesulphame potassium (950), preservative (211) and caffeine.

The “zero” in Coke Zero will soon stand for how many Coke Zeros are available in the US. Coca-Cola has announced the end of Coke Zero. But from its ashes will rise another zero sugar Coke product that sounds pretty similar. It’s called Coke Zero Sugar, and it’ll be hitting stores in August.

When will Coke Zero be back?

As of August 2020 , there is still no resolution to the aluminum shortage. The high demand for sodas at home has permanently increased the worldwide need for aluminum for cans. As long as more people are out of work or working from home the demand will stay high. It will likely take several years for the worldwide supply of aluminum to increase to meet the demand.

The “zero” in Coke Zero refers to the fact that it has no sugar. To eliminate confusion, Coca-Cola launched a slightly updated formula with the name Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

Coke Zero contains 34 mg of caffeine per 12 oz serving. This is an average amount for sodas with added caffeine. What sweetener is in Coke Zero? Coke Zero Sugar contains the artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame potassium. Both ingredients are approved by the US FDA for use as a sweetener in beverages.

Yes, there is a caffeine free version called Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Caffeine Free. Unfortunately, it’s temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also have a post about the Caffeine Free Coke shortage.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is likely available from these online retailers. Some listings mention that there are limited amounts left, so you may find some are sold out by the time you read this. There is both high demand and limited supply. Use the links below to check stock levels.

Coke Zero tastes more like regular Coke. Diet Coke has a slightly lighter taste. Coke Zero relies on a combination of aspartame and acesulfame potassium for sweetener and with potassium citrate added for flavor. Diet Coke only uses aspartame for sweetener and has citric acid added for flavor.

Zevia makes a very popular all natural sugar free cola. But, believe me, it doesn’t taste anything like Coke Zero. It’s got a lighter taste that will take getting used to. But, if you can get used to it, there make a ton of other flavors like cherry cola, ginger root beer, a Dr. Pepper clone, and a bunch more.