I’m often asked what, if anything, I’ll pay full price for. Each time this year, I do a huge stock-up on one thing that’s not only worth it, but has become something of an annual tradition for me — Kosher Coca-Cola! I try to buy one bottle for each week of the year – and if I time it right, I’ll be almost ready to run out around this time next year in 2011 :)
Those that know me well know of my love for classic Coke. Coke connoisseurs know that the original formula of Coca-Cola was made with cane sugar, and the flavor is unmatched with the HFCS-laden Coke of today. Most of the year, the only ways to get original-formula Coke is either to buy Mexican bottled Cokes at a grocer that carries them, or buy Canadian-bottled Coca-Cola when you’re traveling north of the border.
But this time of the year, each year, is anxiously awaited by myself and Coke-iphiles all over the country, because once a year, Coca-Cola bottles Kosher Coke for Passover season… and it’s made with natural sugar, not HFCS, as corn products are not kosher.
So, if you love Coke the way I do, and you want the original, delicious, BETTER Coke, look for the yellow-capped bottles designating them as Kosher that are in stores now. The labels also state “Original Formula” on them.
Or, do what I did, and ask your favorite Jewel to special-order you enough to last you until NEXT Kosher Coke season! If you DO plan to special order it, also make sure to pick it up promptly when it arrives — not only will your store be more likely to accommodate your special orders in the future, they will also be happy not to be devoting floor space to your 64 bottles of Coke. :)
ldurec says
I am a Coca Cola addict…that picture makes me smile! I bet buying the 2 ltrs are cheaper than what I pay for the Mexican Coke @ Costco!
roese7 says
The only thing that would make it better would be if they sold it in glass bottles! Nothing tastes better than an original Coke out of a glass bottle! Mmmm, takes me back to my childhood…
twinmom407 says
Hi Jill. I love you website and all that you do. I have been following for about 6 months.
I just wanted to tell you a small correction on your comments . . .
Corn is Kosher, but it is not Kosher for Passover. People who keep Kosher can eat corn all year, except during the week of Passover. That is why Coke releases the special Kosher for Passover Coke only once a year.
I know it seems like a small distinction, but as someone who grew up with this and practices this, I just like to make sure people have the right information.
mocars2 says
you said – “order you enough to last you until NEXT Kosher Coke season!”
I got a lot last year and I still have some but it shows it’s past it’s date – 08/09. Jill since you got a bunch last year – do you still have any? If so,what’s your dates and what do you think about drinking them past the dates. If so, howlong past do you think they are still good to drink? THANKS
merry-go-round says
A dear friend worked for Coke for decades so I shared this with her. She didn’t know about Kosher coke but did remember that a Rabi came to their production center to bless the Coke “at about Passover.”
cg1 says
I noticed Jewel carrying sugar Mt Dew and Pepsi several months back and will look for the Coke. We’ve been buying it in the glass bottles at the nearby Mexican market.
One thing to look for and it’s available year round at Jewel is in the ehtnic section where you find Mexican food and soda is many of the 2-liters like Jarritos there are sugar, not HFCS.
kstroup says
I am so excited about Coke with actual sugar! Do you find this at your local Jewel? Do they come out right at Passover or any time now? I was at Dominick’s today and did not see any.
Luvcheap says
Just picked up my 24 bottles from Jewel yesterday from having placed a special order. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Instead of a wine cellar, I’m going to need to build a Coke cellar, LOL! Just FYI it was 1.98/2L for those that wanted a price idea.
lesliemfischer says
Jill, would you care to share with us how you stay so slim and still drink full-sugar coke every week? :D
cg1 says
Is this the correct one?
My Jewel had two yellow capped Coke 2-Liters and both had sucrose as the sweetener, noticed there was diet Coke with yellow cap as well but didn’t check what the deal with it was.
I’m sure I’ve seen the non-HFCS glass bottles of Coke and other soft drinks list it clearly as CANE SUGAR. Store management wasn’t sure.
UPC on my bottle is 04963901. It says original formula. Thanks :)
zeldajk says
I was in Walgreens the other day and saw they had a bunch of $1/3 Coke 2-L (and/or some other Coke products) hang-tag coupons. I don’t usually like to take them off bottle necks but they actually had a big stack in a pile on the shelf so I grabbed a few. Now I know what to spend them on :) Keep your eyes peeled!
lora3kids says
will they still be on shelves next week? (the 18th – the 24th) or is this the only week to get it?
kated says
Hi folks –
I was at Caputo’s last night and the Kosher Coke’s are in the front lobby – seemed to have a large stash – and it was .99c
happy shopping.
:)
kated says
Hi folks –
I was at Caputo’s last night and the Kosher Coke’s are in the front lobby – seemed to have a large stash – and it was .99c
happy shopping.
:)
kstroup says
My Jewel (in the Joliet area) told me they could not get Kosher Coke. However, they were able to get Kosher Pepsi! I picked mine up today.
cg1 says
$1.69 per 2-liter, not a great price but used the $1 off 3 hanger coupon found on a bottle I bought at Walgreens a few weeks back. Still available to order if interested.
cg1 says
Picked up a couple of glass bottles at the local Mexican market today and was surprised to see on the label that sugar isn’t a guarantee. Now it states-
High Fructose Corn Syrup and/Or Sugar
Product of Mexico
BUT, noticed one Jewel carries the glass product of Mexico little bottles as a normal item with shelf tag near the energy drinks and they only listed sugar.
icoupon2 says
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the soda brand is going retro with its can designs — and its sweetener.
Dr. Pepper “Made With Real Sugar” began rolling out in stores over the holiday weekend and should be available through early September.
https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPkeChDvFTGVZxXEIjp7KYGij2ZAD9GMUT2G0
Just be careful which retro design you get as some are still made with HFCS https://consumerist.com/2010/07/just-because-that-dr-pepper-has-the-retro-packaging-doesnt-mean-its-got-real-sugar-in-it.html