In Texas, Coca-Cola fans are noticing a new twist on their favorite beverage: yellow caps on certain bottles. While Coca-Cola is known for using different colored caps to indicate flavors or special editions, these yellow caps have a unique purpose tied to a significant holiday for some Texans.
Why Are Cokes With Yellow Caps Being Sold?
As reported by Business Insider, the yellow-capped Coca-Cola bottles are a special edition, released to help Jewish individuals in Texas observe Passover.
During Passover, Jewish dietary laws prohibit the consumption of chametz, which includes leavened foods made from grains like barley, rye, oats, wheat, and spelt.
This also extends to products containing ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, which is commonly found in sodas like Coca-Cola.
The Ingredient Change for Passover
To accommodate those observing Passover, Coca-Cola has switched out the high-fructose corn syrup in these yellow-capped bottles and replaced it with sucrose, also known as regular sugar.
This change allows Jewish individuals to enjoy Coca-Cola during the holiday without violating dietary restrictions. The yellow-capped bottles give consumers a way to enjoy the drink in line with their religious practices.
Who Is Buying the Yellow-Capped Coca-Cola?
While the yellow-capped Coca-Cola bottles were specifically released to cater to the Jewish community during Passover, they have become a hit with others as well.
Some people are curious to taste the soda made with sucrose instead of high-fructose corn syrup, offering a different flavor experience from the standard Coca-Cola. Whether for religious reasons or out of curiosity, the yellow-capped bottles are flying off the shelves.
Get Them Before They’re Gone!
However, this special edition is not here to stay. These yellow-capped bottles are only available for a limited time, so if you’re interested in trying the new flavor or observing the Passover tradition, you better act quickly before they disappear from store shelves!