New 16oz Coke Bottle 6packs - Better for Your Health!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the introduction of new 16oz Coke bottles sold in 6-packs, with participants sharing their opinions on the implications of this change for health, consumption habits, and pricing. The conversation touches on personal experiences with soda consumption, preferences for bottle sizes, and broader societal issues related to soda consumption and health.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express approval of the smaller 16oz size as a way to reduce soda consumption and waste.
  • Others criticize the pricing strategy, noting that smaller bottles are sold at the same price as larger ones, which they find unfair.
  • A few participants mention their preference for larger sizes, arguing that 16oz is still too much for a single serving.
  • Concerns are raised about the health implications of soda consumption, including diabetes and carbonation loss in larger bottles.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes about their soda consumption habits and preferences for different brands and sizes.
  • There are references to broader societal issues, such as access to clean water on the Navajo Reservation and its impact on soda consumption patterns.
  • Several participants express differing opinions on the taste of various soda sizes and brands, including Diet Coke and Fresca.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that 20oz bottles are too large, but opinions diverge on whether the 16oz size is preferable or still excessive. There is no consensus on the health implications of soda consumption or the fairness of pricing strategies.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various bottle sizes and their experiences with carbonation retention, indicating that there may be unresolved assumptions about consumer preferences and health impacts.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in consumer behavior, health implications of beverage choices, and discussions on product sizing and pricing strategies may find this thread relevant.

  • #31
I had some Pomegranite(sp?) Juice once, very tasty, but a bit too expensive for me. It was like $5CA (~$4 US) for 250ml :o. Orange juice is the best. :)
 
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  • #32
JasonRox said:
I only drink Minute Maid Cranberry Juice, Pomegrante Juice (from some weird place), Low Acid Old South Orange Juice and Milk. I'll have soda when I go out and that's about it.

Your Minute made has high fructose corn syrup. The same bad for you junk in my pepsi, buddy. You also have 30g of sugar per serving, 2 grams more than my bottle of pepsi sitting infront of me.
 
  • #33
cyrusabdollahi said:
Your Minute made has high fructose corn syrup. The same bad for you junk in my pepsi, buddy. You also have 30g of sugar per serving, 2 grams more than my bottle of pepsi sitting infront of me.

Um... I never said anything about people drinking soda. Plus, sugar doesn't really bother. It's more the acid.

I have no idea where you're coming with this. I just mentionned what I drink.
 
  • #34
dontdisturbmycircles said:
I had some Pomegranite(sp?) Juice once, very tasty, but a bit too expensive for me. It was like $5CA (~$4 US) for 250ml :o. Orange juice is the best. :)

Yeah, it is expensive. What I do is fill half the glass with it and the other half with water.

This brings me back to Cyrus' comments. I buy frozen juice and add about 40-50% extra water, so in fact I have less sugar!

Note: One time I just ate the frozen can. So freaking good! I won't do it again though... well... maybe.

Also, when I go to the movies, I get the largest coke cup, which is who knows how big. That's the bad part. The bad part is that I refill it!
 
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  • #35
JasonRox said:
Um... I never said anything about people drinking soda. Plus, sugar doesn't really bother. It's more the acid.

I have no idea where you're coming with this. I just mentionned what I drink.

Im the soda nazi, NO SODA FOR YOU!
 

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