After hearing that Fanta tastes different in Europe and the US, one man decided to put the two versions of the drink against each other to see which one is the best
When a brand’s product is sold around the world, it’s bound to look and taste different from place to place based on cultural preferences. One of the most well-known examples of this is the popular orange-flavoured fizzy drink, Fanta.
Owned by the Coca-Cola Company, many people will have memories of sipping of the drink while on holiday, whether it is when lounging by the pool or having a beach day. And it turns out there might be a genuine reason as to why the drink often appears to taste better when abroad, as the flavour can differ quite drastically depending on what country you’re visiting. But it leads people to wonder which version of Fanta tastes the best.
Taking to TikTok, a user known as ‘ShoPhoCho’, decided to compare a European bottle of Fanta to a bottle of American Fanta to see if it’s really that big of a difference between the two drinks. However, the first difference became clear at first glance as the American drink looked a lot more vibrant and orange compared to the yellow-coloured European version.
“Why does this one look nuclear orange,” he said as he held up the bottle of American Fanta, which is a bright orange colour. “Well that’s because the American version contains my favourite petroleum-based colour, Red 40. It also has Yellow 6.”
“This is the Swedish version,” he said holding up the European bottle of Fanta, which is a yellow colour. “You guys can do some digging, but basically no artificial colouring.”
As for the sugar contents, he read on the bottle the European bottle of Fanta contained 10g of sugar per 250ml. While the bottle contained 500ml of the drink, it meant it had 20g of sugar in total.
Although it may sound like a lot, the American drink contained more than three times as much, with the one bottle containing 73g of sugar in total.
While the contents differed a lot, how different does it actually make the taste? He went on to try the European Fanta first, which he quickly remarked had a secure cap that’s stuck together to prevent littering.
After trying his first sip, he said: “It’s definitely less sweet and less fizz. It tastes like carbonated orange juice.”
Next up, he opened the American bottle and took a sip. He said: “Definitely more sweet, a lot more fizz, and a little more thick.”
So what’s the verdict? He revealed: “If I’m going strictly based on taste, I like the American better. If you’re looking for something more health conscious, then European is definitely more justified.”
However, his viewers didn’t agree as hundreds of people took to the comment section of the video to share their thoughts.
“First person ever to like the American more than the European,” one person wrote. Another person said: “I tasted American Fanta once and omg how are you drinking that sh*t.”
A third person shockingly said: “No f***ing way American Fanta has almost 100g of sugar.”
“The American one looks like Fanta exotic in Europe,” another viewer remarked.
The Coca-Cola Company has been contacted for comment.
