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yep, that's why they put the acids in, to destroy your teeth

• gruez 3y ago
  And not because... it tastes good? What does coca-cola and pepsico have to gain from destroying people's teeth?
  • myshpa 3y ago
    It's not important why ... just that it does. Coca Cola (etc.) has 2.37-3.10pH, and the acidity is from phosphoric acid. https://www.foodchamps.org/is-coca-cola-acidic/ https://www.foodchamps.org/is-coca-cola-acidic/ "Due to their high sugar and acid content, over-consumption of these drinks is bad for your health and can aggravate symptoms of acid reflux." "It can also cause bones and tooth enamel to erode, creating the perfect conditions for the development of cavities."
  • ImPostingOnHN 3y ago
    I mean, yeah, you're right, I was being sarcastic Obviously they don't put it in to destroy your teeth, and despite what the other replier said, it _is_ important why (in reality: better flavor), which is _why_ they went through the effort of falsely attributing why it's done (in fantasy: to destroy teeth) p.s., phosphoric acid is delicious, that's why people like products with it in it. Back in the days of soda fountains, they'd add it in! Now it's mixed into cocktails, sometimes with various other acids (citric, tartaric, etc)