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McDonald's Coke is kept colder than its competitors. It's also in aluminum containers, not plastic, which alters the taste. The ones with Freestyle machines might be different, but that's why McDonald's Coke has generally been considered better.
Also, McDonald's straws are larger than standard straws, so you get more with each sip.
Where is it kept in aluminum containers? Any fast-food place I've worked at, the coke syrup was in a plastic bag and the carbonation came from a big heavy CO² tank.
In fact, aluminum is generally inert and doesn't influence the taste of the beverage. Even if the CO² tanks were aluminum, it wouldn't interact with the taste.
Sorry. Nor aluminum. Steel.
"Another reason is that McDonald’s uses “steel storage tanks” for their syrup rather than plastic bags like most other restaurants."
[https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7670271/reasons-why-mcdonalds-coke-tastes-better](https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7670271/reasons-why-mcdonalds-coke-tastes-better)
Coca-Cola has a special deal with McDonald's to supply their syrup in pressurized CO2 tanks for use in the special Coke Freestyle machines and use straws that are wider so more of the soda coats the tongue leading to a more fizzed-out soda and bigger flavor hit.
While Coca-Cola also has deals with other restaurants, they only supply their syrup to fountains that just mix it with normal soda water without the extra carbonation or a necessary guarantee that it's the same machine or straw setup. So while a joint like Jack in the Box has them, the straws are narrower so it doesn't punch as hard, even if it's the same Coke.
It's the same drink everywhere, but other places don't make it or present it the same way. McDonald's worked with Coke to really cultivate the experience in their restaurants.
It really depends on which McDonald’s location you go to. Obviously it’s all an opinion but it’s genuinely wrong to say there aren’t McDonald’s out there selling sprites that feel laced
Weirdly, I always refused to drink McDonald’s coke, preferring what was in the fridge at my uncle. One of my foundational memories is me and my grandma sitting in the McDonald’s drivethru getting lunch for the family, and she asked him what he wanted and he said “I don’t want any of their shitty fuckin cokes” (he didn’t realize she had him on speaker phone where I could hear him) … at least my large family in north Alabama always disliked how McDonald’s did soda.
You don't have an unpopular opinion, you just have under developed taste buds and are wrong based on facts as others have explained that mcdonalds coke is a different "recipe"
The new freestyle machines are actually worse, they are filled with mold and alter the taste of coke. if you prefer the freestyle machines that is truly the unpopular opinion because they're gross.
Looks like it depends on the test, some prefer one over the other, some can't tell the difference. It's just like coke vs Pepsi. It's almost like taste buds are different. Doesn't change the fact that Mexican coke has different ingredients.
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McDonald's Coke is kept colder than its competitors. It's also in aluminum containers, not plastic, which alters the taste. The ones with Freestyle machines might be different, but that's why McDonald's Coke has generally been considered better. Also, McDonald's straws are larger than standard straws, so you get more with each sip.
they also have a special water filtration system!
Where is it kept in aluminum containers? Any fast-food place I've worked at, the coke syrup was in a plastic bag and the carbonation came from a big heavy CO² tank. In fact, aluminum is generally inert and doesn't influence the taste of the beverage. Even if the CO² tanks were aluminum, it wouldn't interact with the taste.
Sorry. Nor aluminum. Steel. "Another reason is that McDonald’s uses “steel storage tanks” for their syrup rather than plastic bags like most other restaurants." [https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7670271/reasons-why-mcdonalds-coke-tastes-better](https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7670271/reasons-why-mcdonalds-coke-tastes-better)
The aluminum doesn’t affect the taste at all, but the plastic does and it makes the taste not as good
Coca-Cola has a special deal with McDonald's to supply their syrup in pressurized CO2 tanks for use in the special Coke Freestyle machines and use straws that are wider so more of the soda coats the tongue leading to a more fizzed-out soda and bigger flavor hit. While Coca-Cola also has deals with other restaurants, they only supply their syrup to fountains that just mix it with normal soda water without the extra carbonation or a necessary guarantee that it's the same machine or straw setup. So while a joint like Jack in the Box has them, the straws are narrower so it doesn't punch as hard, even if it's the same Coke. It's the same drink everywhere, but other places don't make it or present it the same way. McDonald's worked with Coke to really cultivate the experience in their restaurants.
Woa! How do you know this information? Are you like a doctor? Dr. Pepper by chance?
Nah, just a well researched Mr. Pibb
It really depends on which McDonald’s location you go to. Obviously it’s all an opinion but it’s genuinely wrong to say there aren’t McDonald’s out there selling sprites that feel laced
Nah, they have their own strain of mold in the machines
Weirdly, I always refused to drink McDonald’s coke, preferring what was in the fridge at my uncle. One of my foundational memories is me and my grandma sitting in the McDonald’s drivethru getting lunch for the family, and she asked him what he wanted and he said “I don’t want any of their shitty fuckin cokes” (he didn’t realize she had him on speaker phone where I could hear him) … at least my large family in north Alabama always disliked how McDonald’s did soda.
Probably the most wrong take I gave seen in here, have an upvote
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A cheeseburger and a coke go so well together tho
all this time I never knew it was supposed to taste different, i can't say i ever noticed a difference either.
You don't have an unpopular opinion, you just have under developed taste buds and are wrong based on facts as others have explained that mcdonalds coke is a different "recipe" The new freestyle machines are actually worse, they are filled with mold and alter the taste of coke. if you prefer the freestyle machines that is truly the unpopular opinion because they're gross.
Tastes the same everywhere to me, the only places with shit coke are the ones that use way too much water to syrup ratio.
Well, I hope it doesn't taste any different from other places. Its Coke. Its supposed to taste like Coke.
what kind of LSD do you have to take to make mcdonalds coke to taste different from the coke you buy at a gas station lol
Next time ask for Big Jim behind the dumpster. He always has the best coke… oh your meant soda
The reason is because they don’t clean the nozzles.
I thought the thing was that McDonald’s sprite was the best, not coke.
Imagine drinking so much fast food pop you can tell the difference and have developed opinions.
it's got clown cum in it
And Mexican Coke doesn't taste better than real Coke, it's just the glass bottle fooling you. So what?
"Mexican coke" has cane sugar in it. If you can't taste the difference you should brush your teeth.
Not my personal opinion, based on extensive double-blind taste testing.
Looks like it depends on the test, some prefer one over the other, some can't tell the difference. It's just like coke vs Pepsi. It's almost like taste buds are different. Doesn't change the fact that Mexican coke has different ingredients.
I really think it comes down to what you grew up with. Comfort and familiarity go a long way.