### What the Yellow Cap Really Means
The yellow cap on Coca-Cola bottles typically signifies that the soda inside is **kosher for Passover**. During Passover, observant Jews avoid certain grains and leavened foods, including products made with corn or corn syrup—an ingredient that’s normally found in regular Coke sold in the U.S.
To accommodate this, Coca-Cola makes a **special batch** of its classic soda sweetened with **sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup**, and marks it with a yellow cap. This makes it suitable for those observing Passover dietary laws, and also a fan favorite among soda purists who say it tastes better and more like the original recipe.
### A Seasonal Favorite
Kosher-for-Passover Coke is typically available in the weeks leading up to the holiday (usually in March or April), and it’s not uncommon to see savvy shoppers grabbing extra bottles while they’re on the shelves. The sugar-sweetened version has developed a bit of a cult following—not just among those who keep kosher, but among soda enthusiasts who prefer the smoother, cleaner taste.
### Not Just Coke
While Coca-Cola is one of the most recognizable brands to use a colored cap for Passover, it’s not alone. You might notice other beverages and food products switching up their packaging around the same time, often marked with a “Kosher for Passover” certification or a special symbol. The yellow cap, however, is one of the most iconic and recognizable cues.
### Next Time You See It…
So the next time you’re in the grocery store and spot a Coca-Cola bottle wearing a yellow cap, now you know: it’s more than a design change—it’s a symbol of tradition, inclusion, and a small but powerful way one of the world’s biggest brands honors a sacred holiday.
Plus, if you’re a fan of real sugar soda, it might just be the tastiest reason yet to grab a bottle.
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