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unpleasant sensation on my teeth That's more likely the phosphoric acid softening them.
by userbinator 10mo ago
unpleasant 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.