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It uncovered eight WHO panelists involved with assessing safe levels of aspartame consumption who are beverage industry consultants who currently or previously worked with the alleged Coke front group, International Life Sciences Institute (Ilsi).

Their involvement in developing intake guidelines represents “an obvious conflict of interest”, said Gary Ruskin, US Right-To-Know’s executive director. “Because of this conflict of interest, [the daily intake] conclusions about aspartame are not credible, and the public should not rely on them,” he added.

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[–] Saneless@sh.itjust.works 24 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I want to get rid of it because I want a non sugar coke that doesn't taste like burned tar soaked in urine

[–] Silverseren@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Then drink the Diet Coke with Splenda one? There's also Coke Life that has stevia instead. They basically made sure they have a version with each type of sweetener.

[–] scottywh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Splenda is worse... Stevia is fine

[–] poppy@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

Stevia tastes just awful to me. I wish I liked it.

[–] Saneless@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's not better. Splenda just tastes odd. And I haven't seen that in stores in years, and I don't remember liking it the first time around

[–] scottywh@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Splenda legit causes digestive problems... Aspartame is fine... Especially in comparison

[–] pinkdrunkenelephants@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] blackluster117@possumpat.io 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Dude, Olipop Vintage Cola is next level. That perfect vanilla cola without being too overpowering. I love to have it with a great sandwich and chips or dinner!

[–] PreachHard@mander.xyz 12 points 2 years ago

This reads like an ad straight from the 60s lol

[–] pinkdrunkenelephants@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I like their Cherry Vanilla. It goes right through me, though. The apple cider vinegar they use cleans you out. 🤐