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I can't drink normal coke, it disgusts me, leaves an unpleasant sensation on my teeth, probably the sugar, but love the zero. It's also zero cal, which is a hug
by epolanski 10mo ago
I can't drink normal coke, it disgusts me, leaves an unpleasant sensation on my teeth, probably the sugar, but love the zero. It's also zero cal, which is a huge bonus.
- DANmode 10mo agoAre you into any other super-processed sugar treats, out of curiosity?
- epolanski 10mo agoI wouldn't say so, no.
- userbinator 10mo agounpleasant sensation on my teeth That's more likely the phosphoric acid softening them.
- jonhohle 10mo agoOnly get that sensation when drinking coke made with real sugar. Does this also happen with HFCS versions?
- hilbert42 10mo agoCould be wrong but I heard phosphoric acid is in similar amounts in all of them for the unusual reason that this inorganic acid actually enhances (brings out) the cola flavor. Seems this doesn't happen with normal carboxylic food acids, malic, citric, tartaric, etc. It's an odd combination, I think colas are the only instance where a mineral acid is used synergistically with another ingredient to enhance flavor. Someone with greater knowledge may wish to expand on this.
- userbinator 10mo agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphate_soda https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphate_soda predates Coca Cola.