Why does the Coke at McDonald's taste better? (@StephenPatula)
Have you ever sipped a schlock of Coke at McDonald's and wondered why it tastes so good than a glass of Coke at any other restaurant, or a Coke from a can? Many claim that the cola at the fast-food chain is just 'so different' from regular cola, but no one can put their finger on what makes it so tasty.
It's truly a huge mystery in the world of soft drinking, but there's finally a solution that explains the difference – and there's more than just one small reason why the drink tastes so good and sweet compared to other cola glasses.
The Daily Mirror reported that the main factors affecting taste are the containers in which the cola is stored and the type of straws given to customers. Since McDonald's began collaborating with Coca-Cola in 1955, the two giant companies have come together to create the "perfect cup of cola."
So what's the secret of Coke at McDonald's? In the end, it comes down to the main differences in the process that is done when she arrives at the branch. First, the syrup and bubbling water in McDonald's Coke are not pre-mixed, experts at Ranker.com explain. The two ingredients are actually stored separately and combined together as they are poured from the tap, leading to a fresher taste.
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McDonald's also makes sure syrups are standardized, making sure there's 40 grams of sugar in every small cup of cola — and they arrange it so that factors like melting ice don't affect sugar levels. The syrup is also "pre-chilled," meaning it will be more fermented over time.
Another reason for the different taste is that McDonald's uses "steel storage containers" for the syrup from which the cola is made rather than plastic bags like most other restaurants, allowing the taste to be consistent across all stores. In theory, this means you'll never be disappointed with the coke, no matter which branch you go to.
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The water used to mix the syrup is kept at a "cool temperature" thanks to insulated tubes, and carbon dioxide levels are kept high to "optimize" the levels of bubbles in the drink.
Even the straws the chain uses have an effect on taste, because they are wide to ensure large sips so that the drink is sweeter and therefore tastier - and the glasses are paper, which "captures the gas" and makes the drink more vibrant and tasty.
Twitter users raved about the discovery, with one writing that he works online and "Today I learned that the Coke at McDonald's tastes better because both the syrup and the water mixed with it are refrigerated. Temperature has a big impact on taste."
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