The debate over whether Coca-Cola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature cola obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all.

Coca-Cola is rolling out a new version of its classic soda made with American cane sugar this fall. Scientists say it's no healthier than the original, but the shift could prove a savvy business move.

Asked about the switch, a representative for Coca-Cola didn’t explicitly say it would use cane sugar for products in the U.S.