Cola by citric or other isolated acids. Coca-Cola's recipe is maintained as a corporate trade secret. A variety of different sweeteners may be added to cola, often partly dependent on local agricultural policy. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is predominantly used in the United States and Canada due to the lower cost of government-subsidized corn. In Europe, however, HFCS is subject to production quotas designed to encourage the production of sugar; sugar is thus typically used to sweeten sodas. In addition, stevia or an artificial sweetener may be used; "sugar-free" or "diet" colas typically contain artificial sweeteners only. In the 1940s, Coca-Cola
Jolt Cola Netherlands and Finland. However, Jolt Cola Netherlands is a subsidiary of Jolt Cola Germany. In Ireland, Jolt Cola was sold in bottles in most Eurospars and Dunnes Stores. It was very popular at universities. In Sweden and The Netherlands, Jolt Cola is heavily associated with LAN parties. Desperate fans of the drink paid SEK37.50 (over US$4.00) per can when it was thought that Jolt would be discontinued in 2010. In Australia, ("bottled under the authority of the Jolt Company Inc. by Jolt Corporation Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Barrpowell Rd Welland" South Australia) Jolt is sold in the traditional cola flavor,