Why does Coca-Cola from a McDonald’s machine taste so good? The mystery has been revealed <br />IF you’ve ever gulped down a Coca-Cola from a McDonald’s machine, you’ve probably wondered why it tastes better than from other fast food restaurants. <br />Some say the drink is more palatable because they put more syrup into the mixture, while others think that Maccas’ overly salty food just makes you really thirsty. <br />The fast food giant and the iconic soft drink brand have been in partnership since 1955, when McDonald’s went from a small burger stand to a franchise operation. <br />And love it or hate it, there’s no denying that the Coke tastes better from their machines compared to practically anywhere else. <br />Apparently, storing Coke syrup in stainless steel containers keeps it better preserved than the methods preferred by other competitors. <br />McDonald’s official website confirms that the fast food giant follows strict guidelines set by Coca-Cola to ensure it tastes the same as when you buy it in a bottle. <br />A McDonald’s spokesperson said: “Despite the speculation, there is no secret formula to our recipe. We’re delighted to hear that our customers enjoy drinking our Coca-Cola.” <br />The fast food giant ensures its syrups and drink fountain is ice cold. <br />Insulated tubing is run from the back refrigeration unit all the way to the front and drive-through units. <br />Keeping this water chilled is necessary to maintain superior CO2 levels, which means that it can become more carbonated. Better soda water ultimately makes for a crisper fizzy drink. <br />McDonald’s claim on their website: “The water and Coca-Cola syrup are pre-chilled before entering our fountain dispensers with the ratio of syrup set up to allow for ice to melt. <br />“We also keep our fountain beverage system cold so your drink can always be at the peak of refreshing.” <br />The soda water is constantly recirculated through this tubing system so that it can remain between 33-38 degrees (just above freezing) at all times. <br />McDonald’s invests a fair amount of money to ensure that each of its restaurants has a high-end water filtration system. <br />It said: “In order to ensure our drinks are always meeting a gold standard, we have proper filtration methods in place.” <br />It’s not just the technical machines — something as simple as the size of the straw makes all the difference too. <br />McDonald’s revealed: “There’s also our straw — it’s slightly wider than a typical straw, so all that Coke taste can hit all your tastebuds.”
