why does mcdonald's diet coke taste bad

From Knoxville, to San Antonio, to Atlanta, to Minneapolis, this seemingly holds true. If only they put as much quality into their food as they do their drinks. The company also uses a filtration method for its water to maintain “a gold standard.” Lastly, McDonald’s supplies a straw that is slightly wider than average, so the crisp taste of Coca-Cola can spread throughout your taste buds. As you know, a lot of times the receptacle can change the taste. I know some of the franchises use Styrofoam to keep the beverage colder for a longer period of time, but, the coke doesn't get poured as well to begin with. I think their Coke tastes a little off. Yes, their Diet Coke is my favorite....I love everything else too. So far I think McDonald's has the best, but who knows, maybe other franchises will catch on. To settle their stomachs plus French Fries. @pmarinov, thanks for the awesome comments and for stopping by! Hi Sami, This questions had plagued me for years growing up(seriously) The McDonald's around the corner from my neighborhood had the best freakin sodas. @fastfreta , thanks for the awesome comments and for stopping by! I have always thought that a fountain soda is WAY better than a can soda, but I hadn't notice anything specific about McDonald's soda. The bigger straw is from when a McDonald's executive spent a day working in a restaurant. BuzzFeed Staff. Better soda water ultimately makes a crisper soda. It comes down to temperature control, water filtration and storage: Amanda W from Pittsburgh on January 16, 2015: I never would have thought to ask this question before, but once I saw the title of your hub, I absolutely had to know the answer. 2. very smart if you think about it, they make more profit on soda than any other menu item, and by making sure the soda tastes better, they ensure that the overall experience is better, consistently. We’ll be sticking to a plain old Coca-Cola at Mickey D’s from now on, thank you very much. Kayla Z from New England on November 18, 2015: Fountain soda is the best ...I rarely drink soda at all,but this explains my adversion to canned and bottled soda! Their straws are also a little wider than standard fast food restaurants, meaning that you get more soda with every sip. LongTimeMother from Australia on January 09, 2014: lol. :-). By the way, this is why Coke tastes better at McDonald’s than anywhere else . That guy deserves a Heisman trophy. Yes I agree, to stay competitive, they have to. But this is the one menu item you should never eat. Where is Coke banned? Those things rocked the casbah,...the McRib....mmmmm.....then there,s the dessert menu....Hot Fudge Sundae......McFlurry........ Althea Weller from United States on January 09, 2014: This is quite an interesting read. Thanks for sharing. I dont know the answer...Good question! I'm not surprised that they triple filter their water. Sure, other chains used filtering, but not the same way McDonald’s does. The reason the straws have a larger diameter is because of their shakes and smoothies. So if you like the flavor of the McDonald's Diet Coke, that means you like the flavor from the saccharin. It always worked for them. My husband would always say we have Coke at home why do you always ask me to get a fountain Coke when we get take home, I tell him it taste better the can Coke, he always tells me I am crazy a Coke is a Coke. (I got this from someone on the inside.) While most places use plastic bags, McDonald’s uses stainless steel containers. Why dont they offer Coke Zero? (This is my favorite.). They use sweet and low in the formula. Of all those objects, McDonald’s can only control two of them. by Sam Stryker. Jeff Boettner (author) from Tampa, FL on June 19, 2014: C'mon you're gonna hound the guy for using a possessive soda just once? The McDonald's in the Detroit airport serves Pepsi products eeeeek. More for you, right? Jeff Boettner (author) from Tampa, FL on January 08, 2014: @melbel, heya melbel :)) , yep, I drink a LOT of coke. Jeff Boettner (author) from Tampa, FL on May 15, 2015: Hi PegCole17!, Yes, I'm a HUGE Starbucks fan as well, and I have heard that they too have a superior water filtration system. In fact, you’re right! I would have never thought this due to main fact that i don't drink soda. ... but because of all the ice put in it, it dies down the unatural bad taste. A lot is already a word. In Thailand (and presumably elsewhere in southeast Asia), Coke and … (they don't hurt), and as much soda as they sell, would be cost ineffective to use anything other than. Althea Weller from United States on January 10, 2014: Thanks for your honesty. My dear, diet coke doesn't just taste bad to you, it tastes bad to many people. When people discovered this, they flipped shit because change is bad. But, even if you have trouble saying it, an ingredient that is always going to be found in Diet Coke is at least one type of artificial sweetener. 0 … (Sonic has awesome flavored soda's). The average temperature of the soda coming out of the fountain at McDonald's is 36 degrees. Jeff Boettner (author) from Tampa, FL on March 01, 2017: I think the "Naked Mac" is a brilliant idea...all the good stuff wrapped in lettuce..yum. Even though you’d assume Diet Coke would be the same throughout the many fast food chains where it’s available, that’s not always true. Voted up, Liked Pinned, useful, interesting. "One of the things that is helpful and why we have such a great-tasting Coke product is because of … Good thinking on your part. Once it is resolubulized, and hits carbonation, the shelf life is 90 days. Diet Coke has the artificial sweetener aspartame in it, which is known for its bad after taste. Good stuff! Ray Kroc, the man who made McDonald's a global franchise, called up Coca-Cola and began the two companies' business relationship when he opened his first McDonald's in 1955. Even the syrup lines are bundled with the soda lines to chill the syrup! I researched it years ago. That would account for the consistency in taste from different areas. Thanks a lot! Alfreta Sailor from Southern California on January 08, 2014: What a well researched and written article. To read about 10 famous Coca-Cola myths, click here. In a recent interview with TIME Magazine, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski shared a small glimpse into the "special relationship" McDonald's has with this popular soda empire—including the specifics to why their fountain Coke tastes even better than the rest. Jeff Boettner (author) from Tampa, FL on January 25, 2016: I'd much rather have a Diet Pepsi!! Does Coca Cola Own Mcdonalds? Stainless steel tanks? Too bad they don't sell diet caffeine free anymore those of us that are diabetic and caffeine intolerant lose out. @LongTimeMother, where do you live? moonlake from America on January 09, 2014: Love McDonld's diet coke and my husband loves their coffee. The Coca-Cola from McDonald’s manages to taste crisper, sharper, even fresher than the same drink from other fast-food restaurants. Is it bad to drink out of aluminum cans? However, I am not a regular, because I try to stay on the healthy side. Second, insulated tubing is run from the back refrigeration unit all the way to the front and drive through units. Keeping this water chilled is necessary to maintain superior CO2 levels. The straws, however, are larger than the average in most chains. soda at mcdonalds is a little tastier than carl's jr. but then again, fountain soda is better than soda from a can or bottle. Im a manager at McDonald's, we found out recently that another reason our coke taste so much better is because we get the freshest syrup. Coca-Cola has been working with McDonald's since 1955. Does anyone else know if this is true, McDonald's having their own blend? good to know, thanks for stopping by! Very good point on the maintenance of the equipment. Sip, sip, BISH. They use the best equipment money can buy and have routine maintenance programs in place to maintain the entire system, front to back. Even though there’s nothing like cold can of Diet Coke during a summertime barbecue, there’s also nothing like a crisp fountain soda while grabbing some food on the road. Diet Coke has the artificial sweetener aspartame in it, which … Thanks for keeping me engaged. Pretty awesome idea for an article! Why Your Diet Soda May Derail Your Diet. McDonald's has, by far, the best diet coke out there. “It’s a break from the obligations of life. Customers can c… Informative! I've heard that Starbuck's has a fantastic water filtration requirement in their stores, too. The syrup is also chilled. In this sense, you're probably best thinking of Diet Coke as a separate product entirely, while Coke Zero is nothing more than a slimmed-down version of the original. That means there’s a certain level of freshness with their product that you might not find at other chains. The fast food chain gets its Coke … The two things McDonald’s can control are their water and the freshness of the syrup. In turn, Coca-Cola has given McDonald’s some of its trademark ideas. It is similar to allocate. Remember it all works together: Cold, Cold and Fresh, with filtered water. I was a McDonald's employee for almost 40 years. The soda water is always between "33 to 38 degrees. well this is something i think i have noticed too. The bottom line as to why McDonald's Diet Coke—and, for that matter, the rest of their sodas, their coffee, and even their tap water—tastes better is because of the extra attention paid to the beverage systems. Thanks for stopping by! We all swore as kids that McDonald's and Coke had some sort of secret contract going on...one day (30 years later) I just had to find out for myself. Sometimes you will see a large truck delivering the product to the tanks. My family thinks I'm crazy. LOL! And when I feel the crave for chocolate, I go to Sonic and get a Chocolate Diet Coke! The Diet Coke at McDonald’s just tastes slightly better — and here’s why. The McDonald's Coke tastes like Pepsi. So, they really knew how to take a standard product and give it an original spin. So be it, the tanks play a smaller role when it comes to soda quality anyway. In this sense, you're probably best thinking of Diet Coke as a separate product entirely, while Coke Zero is nothing more than a slimmed-down version of the original. It’s almost as if they make the Coke taste better so you’ll come in for a “medium Coke, please” and decide, “sure, I’ll take a medium fry.” (Who among us hasn’t?) Validation people :) Thanks again Coca Cola Man123. Its so cheap, all that attentipn to detail and its a dolla!! We had everything in tanks with coke itself pumped into three huge permanent tanks in the basement. My son tends to react to coke somewhat but I didn't think he was so bad on McDonalds coke. MacDonalds does have their own special Heinz ketchup...I've always thought that most MacDonalds have the best tasting Diet Coke and now it makes sense!!! I always wondered about the straws. Been to McDonalds all over the world. How disgraceful. I want to know if you took a job in a store to conduct your research. Although there is no real magic behind it, McDonald's Coca-Cola will always be every Coke-lover's fantasy. Coke obviously brought back the classic taste but wanted to use their superior flavor for something still, so they made diet coke with it. McDonald's keeps it circulating through insulated tubing." Cool to know why too! 75 gallons ey? I've ordered Diet Coke from Chick-fil-a, and it was terrible, but McD's tastes nearly like regular! by Sam Stryker. In a recent interview with TIME Magazine, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski shared a small glimpse into the "special relationship" McDonald's has with this popular soda empire—including the specifics to why their fountain Coke tastes even better than the rest. Some Diet Coke products may also contain sucralose or acesulfame. While Coke Zero is made to taste exactly like regular Coca-Cola, Diet Coke has its own distinct flavor — in Coca-Cola's words, "a lighter taste." The second is then the chill factor. McDonalds goes thru so much fountain syrup the Coke syrup is in 3 large 75 gallon vessels in the backroom. I used to wonder when I would go through a drive through and compare the stale diet coke to the fresh diet coke I just got from McDonalds...My friends swore up and down when we were kids that there was a secret contract involved...Thanks for stopping by! I never drink soda (pop, Coke, etc) nor do I ever visit McDonalds. Finally We Know Why Coke And Diet Coke Taste So Much Better At McDonald's. thanks for stopping by. two it's 'pop' in quite a bit of the states as well as canada. McDonald’s reveals soft drink secret. This is from the aspartame breaking down. This time line matches up with how long carbonation lasts in 2 L bottles, as after that time period, the CO2 has leached out through the plastic bottle. If you look at the ingredients list on a can of Diet Coke, you may be a little shocked at just how many components you can't even pronounce. But they do something else so genuinely cool that other fast food restaurants should probably follow suit. Can tell the difference, and, these are the deep, important things I think about all day. Be the Love Bug and Take a Bite Out of This! "McDonald's salty food makes you thirsty, and when you're thirsty, sodas taste better. B A Tobin from Connnecticut on April 17, 2014: Yes I think you are correct about McD's now that I recall...Good read! It’s not surprising the Coke from McDonald’s tastes different than any swig from a can given the lengths McDonald’s goes to ensure customers enjoy their fizzy drinks to the max. Vote up. Finally We Know Why Coke And Diet Coke Taste So Much Better At McDonald's. Anyone who drinks diet soda has surely noticed the occasional 'bad' soda. I would very much like to talk to your source :) (seriously) . Thanks so much for the feedback, nice to hear from a 25 year veteran!Awesome.Thanks for stopping by. George Patterson from Charleston, WV on January 28, 2014: Do the cups and straws have anything to do with it? They must have held close to 75 gal each. Thanks for sharing :). Howlermunkey is a part-time writer who got to the bottom of why fountain Diet Coke tastes better at McDonald's. Management is also trained to check temperatures and calibration settings. I almost always drink diet coke when i go just to keep calories lower. mmmm, munkey getting hungry :). Why does the Diet Coke at McDonalds taste like crap? Coke's water filtration systems are superior to anything you could find at a McDonald's and it's probably Coke's filtration specifictions that dictate what McDonalds has in place. There are three main things that make McDonald's Coca-Cola taste fresher. While most places use plastic bags, McDonald’s uses stainless steel containers. The most noticeable difference of all is the taste. Peg Cole from Northeast of Dallas, Texas on May 04, 2015: Interesting article and speculation on the reason the diet coke tastes different at McDonald's. Jeff Boettner (author) from Tampa, FL on January 19, 2015: Hi Dude, are you "the dude" or "dude"?. Hi Mandination, I've literally held on to this question since I was a kid. I worked at McDonald's for five years and I assure you that they DO get their syrup in plastic bags just like everyone else. Wow very interesting! Traditionally, Diet Coke contains aspartame, though some versions contain Splenda … But McDonalds supply is Less then two weeks old when. I spent 10 years as a technician who would make regularly scheduled preventative visits to calibrate the machines and evaluate and repair potential problems as needed. The fda made a carcinagen be removed from the caramel coloring they use in colas, diet and regular. McDonald's Coke tastes fresher and crisper because of the temperature of the water. That's not right!!!!!!! Thanks so much for chiming in! 1. The best Coke is always from Chinese restaurants for some reason. For years, I would swear to my friends that McDonald's sodas taste better. I sure don't remember any water filters being changed either, and I was a shift manager for two years. From Knoxville, to San Antonio, to Atlanta, to Minneapolis, this seemingly holds true. I read it in an article years ago. The Coke (not sure about diet) actually has a touch of cinnamon in it. Oh, not at ALL of them of course, but at the large majority of them (especially in stand-alone restaurants), the Diet Coke tastes like crap. Hi JC, Exactly my friend :), dolla gets you the diet coke. I freakin LOVE Starbucks. That's also the reason why coke zero exists, for people that prefer the classic taste but want no sugar. Thanks for stopping by! In other words, the delicious scent we know and love is actually the smell of potatoes cooked in beef fat, an aroma so powerful it […] Daddy Paul from Michigan on January 15, 2014: Yea their pop is good. All syrup is fresh, not like at your gas station or other places. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but more that likely they ran out of diet coke and filled it w/regular coke, unbeknownst to the unsuspecting customer. And it makes my day that the order taker asks, "Did you say CHOCOLATE Diet Coke!!!???" I can smell the breakfast menu right now...thanks for stopping by! I'll buy the franchise and we'll sell organic fries cooked in big solar ovens (without deep frying), free-range chicken nuggets and cow-fresh milk shakes!! These syrup tanks keep the product cooler and a bit fresher. The main differentiator between McDonald's fountain drinks and the rest of the planet is the water quality. My family has tried to pull one over on me by bringing one home from a different location, and I can tell the difference. I agree that coca cola or diet coke taste better at McDonald's than any other. While Coke Zero is made to taste exactly like regular Coca-Cola, Diet Coke has its own distinct flavor — in Coca-Cola's words, "a lighter taste." Some say (conspiracy theorists) claim that's to make you drink more soda faster, I don't know, but very good question. Thanks for the awesome comments and for stopping by! Jeff Boettner (author) from Tampa, FL on February 04, 2014: Hi Steve O, thanks for chiming in, glad to hear info directly from a tech who has worked on this equipment. It's an indisputable fact that Coke and Diet Coke … According to the McDonald's website, this is "so all that Coke taste can hit all your taste buds." Pretty interesting! It's got "Wow this is incredibly aweosme, I gotta have it" in it.... Duh. If so then I totally agree, seems I only drink those on rare occasions, and nothing tastes like that on a hot summer day. But I will ONLY drink Coke from the Enon, Park Layne and Sidney, Ohio McDonalds. By Katrina Turrill PUBLISHED: 11:18, Thu, Nov 10, 2016 Third, McDonald's sells a very high volume of soda. Really? My dear, diet coke doesn't just taste bad to you, it tastes bad to many people. I try to balance my diet out. The soda with an apostrophe, "a lot" opposed to "a lot". Demant explains that Diet Coke is triggering my inbuilt reward system, which is why I can’t seem to let it go. I don't McDonald's has the best Coke. Are you talking about burgers? Everywhere else's Coke… Also, the water is not filtered better than at the Coca Cola Plant. The information you've shared here is exclusively about Coca-Cola. It tastes sweeter than normal. You are so right, Mcdonalds diet coke taste really different than anywhere else, it is good. 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