The cane sugar-based Coke will be offered alongside the standard Coke, which has been made for decades with high-fructose corn syrup.

For the first time in over 40 years, Coca‑Cola is bringing back a cane sugar–sweetened version of its iconic soda to the U.S. this fall. The move marks a nostalgic shift for the beverage giant, which famously replaced real sugar with high‑fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the early 1980s due to rising costs.

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Dr. Akshay Syal joins NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz for a blind taste test comparing the current corn syrup formula and the cane sugar version of Coca-Cola’s flavored soda, while also explaining the health differences between the two.

President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Coke’s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S. this fall.

As Coca-Cola confirms plans to release the cane sugar alternative in the U.S., some nutritionists said there is little health benefit as a replacement for high-fructose corn syrup.

"The American Medical Association has confirmed that HFCS is no more likely to contribute to obesity than table sugar or other full-calorie sweeteners," the post continued. "Please be assured that Coca-Cola brand soft drinks do not contain any harmful substances."

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.