A food scientist has recently shed light on why Coke seems to taste good at McDonald's.
This revelation has sparked a wave of online discussions, with many people sharing their own experiences of the unique taste of McDonald's Coke.
On social media, customers share their experiences about the taste of McDonald's Coke and give it praise
On social media, there is a flood of praise for McDonald's Coke from customers.
On the X platform, previously known as Twitter, a user wrote, "McDonald’s Coke is Undefeated. S-Tier Soda/Pop."
The post sparked discussion on social media about the taste of McDonald's Coke.
In the comments section, another user also shared their experience with this drink. Many even suggested that their agreement has led many to wonder why Coke tastes better at McDonald's.
One person said: They have better C02 and own formula from Coke.
A second wrote: Because they use the original recipe with cocaine.
While a third commented: McDonald’s Coke is necessary for the first day after spring break.
Someone else said: What it feels like to have a McDonald's Diet Coke on a sunny Friday afternoon
Another added: a McDonald’s Diet Coke is the only thing I need in this world
The Science behind the taste
The distinct taste of McDonald’s Coca-Cola has long been a subject of speculation and conspiracy theories.
Especially since the same beverage seems to taste different depending on where it's sold. Food scientist Abbey Thiel recently addressed these theories in an interview with Parade.
According to Thiel, soft drink producers typically have their own water suppliers or filtration systems to enhance the quality of water.
The water treatment process often involves the removal of chlorine, which can cause a ‘disinfectant’ taste.
The hardness of the water is also adjusted as it affects the acidity of the drink, and iron is removed to prevent color and flavor defects.
Thiel explained, “Without this treatment, the end result is a Coke that has off-flavors and aromas due to low-quality, inconsistent water."
McDonald's statement about the McDonald's Coke.
The unique taste of McDonald's Coke has been a topic of interest for decades, prompting McDonald's to release a statement on the matter.
In 2021, the fast-food chain stated, “There are many reasons the Coca-Cola® tastes so great at McDonald’s. We simply follow the guidelines set by Coca-Cola® and take steps to ensure that we serve a high-quality fountain beverage."
According to the statement, the water and Coca-Cola® syrup are pre-chilled before entering the fountain dispensers, with the syrup ratio set to allow for ice to melt.
The fountain beverage system is also kept cold to ensure the drink is always refreshing.
Furthermore, all the water is filtered before it enters the fountain dispensers to maintain a gold standard.
They said: "In order to ensure our drinks are always meeting a gold standard, we filter all the water before it enters fountain dispensers."
Interestingly, the statement also mentioned that the straw used at McDonald's contributes to the taste experience.
It is slightly wider than a typical straw, allowing more of the Coke® flavor to reach the taste buds. This attention to detail could be another reason why McDonald's Coke stands out in taste.
