Here’s Why Sodas At McDonald’s Taste Different

Have you ever noticed sodas at McDonald's taste a little different? Definitely different in a good way. But there is a reason why they taste different. We've gotten to the bottom of it thanks to a new article. So if you've ever wondered why that Coke or Sprite at McDonalds tastes better than other places, here is the answer.

According to an article from Men's Journal, McDonald's says that they aim to "ensure that they serve a high-quality fountain beverage". Apparently, it's all about how they chill things. McDonald's says that they follow the guidelines set by Coca-Cola on how to best serve the drink. The article says the water and Coca-Cola syrup are pre-chilled before entering their fountain dispensers. Also, the ratio of syrup is set to allow for ice to melt. Have you noticed that a Coke at McDonald's still tastes good after it gets watered down a little? Now we know why!

The Men's Journal article also said that McDonald's filters all water before they put it in their fountain dispensers. Also, McDonald's gets the Coca-Cola beverage syrup delivered in stainless steel tanks. Those tanks keep the syrup fresh in transit and at each restaurant.

Did you know that the straw at McDonald's plays a part in why the sodas taste different? Yep, it's a little bit wider than a normal straw. The reason according to the article is"so all that Coke taste can hit your taste buds."

Anytime I go to McDonalds, I have to get a large Coke. I'll sip on it for the rest of the afternoon because it just tastes that good!

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Speaking of McDonald's, did you know these fun facts?

You can't drive too far on any interstate and not see the golden arches of McDonalds.  Here comes some McDonalds Facts You Didn't' Know.  Founded in 1940 by  Richard and Maurice McDonald is the largest fast food restaurant in the world.  In 1955, Ray Kroc joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers.

The McDonald brothers introduced the concept of getting fresh food fast after seeing that White Castle burgers were offering their burgers fast and fresh

According to a Readers Digest survey, these are the top 10 most sold items. While not all McDonalds carry some of the items, this is a nation wide survey by Readers Digest.

As we roll on with more McDonalds Facts You Didn't' Know, lets talk breakfast.  You can get breakfast at most locations till 11am.  The  Egg McMuffin was the first McDonald's breakfast item in 1972 and was priced at just 63 cents.

So from starting your day with a biscuit or ending with a Big Mac, The Golden Arches of McDonalds is truly a real go to for all of your fast food needs.  Now here comes the some of the most interesting facts about McDonalds that I bet you didn't know!

It's because the syrup is shipped to McDonald’s in stainless steel containers instead of the traditional plastic bags.

They are so good and the internal names for them: the boot, the bone, the bell, and the ball. Love the names

Every Happy Meal has a toy and 1.5 billion toys sold globally every year. This makes McDonald’s the largest toy distributor in the world, meaning they sell even more than toy brands like Hasbro and Mattel.

69 million people eat at McDonald’s every day world wide.  That's more than the populations of countries like Italy, France, and England! In America alone, 45 million people eat McDonald’s daily.

A Cincinnati McDonalds was tired of losing sales during lent, which is when many Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays and decided to invent a new sandwich. The Filet-O-Fish was introduced in 1962, and it’s been on the menu ever since

There’s a McDonald’s Gold Card that is worth a lifetime of free McDonald’s food. Only a few people are known to have these cards, they’re all rich people who can already afford all the McDonald’s they want.  Those rumored to have the card include Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Rob Lowe.