High Fructose Corn Syrup

We'll have absolutely none of that garbage here in Mauritius. Only the real deal for Mauritians.

I tried asking the locals if any of the soda here had high fructose corn syrup (aka maize syrup for my UK viewers) in it. They looked at me with blank stares. They had no idea what I was talking about.

I guess that is one benefit of basing your economy off of sugarcane for a few centuries.

But seriously the soda here is of a fine vintage. I'm not sure if it is the sugar or something special with the water. Also, it is often served in the thick, old school glass bottles of yesteryear, just like my dad likes: