Does McDonald\u2019s Coke really taste better? Here\u2019s why it\u2019s different People magazineThe debate of whether McDonald\u2019s Coke actually tastes better has been circulating online for a while, and the answer is reportedly in the way it\u2019s stored. There are long Reddit threads full of soda lovers who debate whether Coke from McDonald\u2019s actually tastes any better to that which you buy in the store, and if it does \u2013 what makes it different? One theory, according to a Reddit user is, \u201cThe straws are larger, so maybe a different ratio with air?\u201d One person even theorized that it could be mold that makes it taste better, \u201cCould be the mold in the tubes and ice machine.\u201d 5 reasons McDonald\u2019s Coke tastes different The real reason why McDonald\u2019s Coke tastes different isn\u2019t because of mold, or any one reason at all. You might be surprised to learn that the process it goes through is different to that of any other fast food chain, so the difference you taste isn\u2019t just in your head. There are five differences in McDonald\u2019s Coke: 1. Storing the good stuff If you didn\u2019t already know, the Coke and other sodas that come from fountain machines are made by alternating shots of syrup and carbonated water into your cup, as opposed to the pre-mixed beverages that you buy in cans and bottles. Although all other fast food places get their Coca-Cola syrup delivered in plastic bags, McDonald\u2019s has had a special partnership with Coca-Cola since the 50s, and therefore exclusively gets their syrup delivered in chilled metal tanks. This means that the sugary syrup is not exposed to heat, light, or plastic before it reaches your cup, and could be a big reason why the Coke tastes \u201cbetter.\u201d 2. H20 Hierarchy McDonald\u2019s pre-filters their water before it enters their soda machine, this means that no matter where you go in the world, your McDonald\u2019s Coke will always taste the same because they use great quality water, even if it wasn\u2019t great to begin with. On top of that, McDonald\u2019s managers calibrate their soda fountains daily \u2013 whereas other restaurants could leave these for longer. 3. Syrup techniques Typical soda fountains at other restaurants and gas stations, like 7-Eleven, flash chill their sodas as they are dispensed. This means that they are at room temperature until the drink is poured and rely mainly on the ice in the cup to chill the drink. This isn\u2019t the case with McDonald\u2019s though, who always keep their soda syrups chilled. Also, McDonald\u2019s set their syrup to water ratio so that it accounts for the melting ice in your cup, which means that your Coke won\u2019t water as you continue to drink. They\u2019ve really thought of everything. 4. Ice, ice baby Not only does McDonald\u2019s pre-chill the soda syrup, but they also pre-chill the filtered water that is going into the machine. These colder temperatures mean that your drink holds carbon dioxide better, meaning that it will have that fizziness that you come to look for in an ice-cold Coca-Cola. 5. Super straw And finally, the straw does actually matter. McDonald\u2019s straws are slightly wider than others. According to McDonald\u2019s themselves, their straws have been designed so that the Coke hits your tastebuds more evenly. Also, it means that you are getting less of that plastic-y flavor that can come off some straws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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