( NewsNation) — Is so-called Mexican Coke doomed, now that Coca-Cola supposedly is switching to cane sugar in the U.S.? One food industry analyst doubts President Trump’s claims the beverage giant will actually make such a move here.

President Trump said on Wednesday that he had spoken to the Coca-Cola Company about using “REAL cane sugar in Coke” in the United States and that the company had agreed to begin adding it. A spokeswoman for Coca-Cola would not comment on whether it had agreed to do so.

The clearest argument for cane sugar over corn syrup is taste. “You’ll see. It’s just better!” Trump said on Truth Social. Coke is made with cane sugar in Mexico and many other countries, and “Mexican Coke” has long had a cult following in the United States.

President Donald Trump stirred up social media Wednesday with a bold claim: Coca-Cola is about to ditch high‑fructose corn syrup in favor of real cane sugar, just like the beloved Mexican version.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) may switch from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to cane sugar in U.S. beverages following discussions with President Donald Trump and pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Now, Coca-Cola is back in the news this week after rumors of a recipe change swirled, originating with an unlikely source. Rumors have been swirling that for the first time in over 40 years, Coca-Cola may be switching from high-fructose corn syrup in its soda back to real cane sugar.

Coca-Cola refused to confirm the president’s claim that he got it to switch to cane sugar. And now it’s defending high-fructose corn syrup.