accommodation that dates back to 1935, when an Atlanta rabbi named Rabbi Tuvia Geffen convinced Coca-Cola to create a version of their drink that observant Jews could enjoy during the eight days of Passover.
So what’s the actual difference? The ingredients.
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Here’s where things get interesting.
Regular Coca-Cola sold in the United States is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. That’s fine for most of the year—regular Coke is actually certified kosher. But during Passover, the rules get stricter.
For eight days, observant Jews avoid chametz—leavened products made from wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt. But here’s the kicker: many Ashkenazi Jews (the majority of the Jewish population in the U.S.) also avoid kitniyot, a category that includes corn, legumes, and rice.
High-fructose corn syrup comes from corn. Which means regular Coke is off the
