To your point- took kids to Europe for first time in 2022.
Soon as we got off plane one wanted Dr Pepper, other a Coke. So hit up a small store in airport.
They both took cap off and took swig. At same time, both looked at the bottle then us and were like " i think this is bad- doesnt taste right"
Well yes kids. See High Fructose Corn Syrup is BANNED in Switzerland ( and other EU countries ) so look at label- its pure sugar. ( usually cane or beet sugar )
they actually liked it better after 2-3 days vs domestic.