Why do McDonald's drinks taste better?

While most fast food restaurants have their Coca-Cola syrup delivered to them in plastic bags, McDonald's gets their syrup specially delivered in stainless steel tanks. The special tanks keep the syrup fresh and protect it from light, temperature, air, and anything else that might take away from its delicious flavor.
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Why does mcdonalds soda taste better straw?

Because it lets more carbonation hit your tongue and makes the soda taste better. “That's why it's better at McDonald's.” The McDonald's US website confirms the straw thing, and also adds that the Coke syrup is pre-chilled before it's added to the drinks machines; adding to the amazing flavour.
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Is Mcdonalds soda different?

Does McDonald's have different Coke? McDonald's gets the same syrup delivered for their fountain machines that all restaurants get. There is no difference in the formula, and McDonald's doesn't add any special ingredients. The difference is that McDonald's takes better care of its Coca-Cola than most restaurants do.
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Why McDonald's makes you poop?

The most likely cause of needing to poop right after eating is the gastrocolic reflex. This reflex is a normal involuntary reaction to food entering the stomach.
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Why is McDonald's so addictive?

Sugar is addictive.

Nearly everything on McDonald's menu contains some sugar, from the drinks to the ketchup to the hamburger buns and fries. McDonald's knows that most people are going to shell out an extra dollar for a soft drink because sugar is addictive.
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What Makes McDonald's Coke Taste Better Than Other Coke



Why is there no mayo in Mcdonalds?

According to The Indy 100 , the reason McDonald's doesn't offer mayonnaise is that there simply isn't enough demand. A spokesperson from the fast-food chain told Cosmopolitan: "What we offer in our restaurants is based on customer demand. We don't currently have any plans for mayonnaise to be made available."
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Why is McDonald's Sprite so strong?

Concentrate. McDonald's uses a higher ratio of syrup concentrate to carbonated water, so that you get more of the delicious flavor you want. It also amps that sugar content up, making your body crave it more.
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Why does Mexican Coke taste better?

Mexican Coca-Cola uses cane sugar. According to the Food Network, cane sugar is less processed than high-fructose corn syrup. So, for those who would prefer to drink a more natural version of the product, that one swap alone is enough to switch from American to Mexican Coke.
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Does Dr Pepper exist in Mexico?

Grupo Peñafiel, a Mexican subsidiary from Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG), opened its fourth facility in the country to manufacture carbonated soft drinks. The US$ 48 million facility built in a 100,000 square meter surface is located in the municipality of Tecamac, State of Mexico.
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Who Won the Cola war?

The Wall Street Journal Declares Diet Coke the Winner of the 'Cola Wars' Although Coca-Cola sales had topped Pepsi's sales for years, the two sodas were always No. 1 and 2, respectively.
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Why does Coke use corn syrup?

With corn subsidized by the government, its sugary syrup became a more affordable option for the beverage company.” So: corn subsidies begat cheap corn, which in turn lead to a corn-derived sweetener cheaper than sugar. Voila: HFCS takes over the soda market.
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Why does mcdonalds ice cream machine never work?

The main reason is that the McDonald's ice cream machines take forever to clean, taking up to four hours to sanitize—and it has to be done every single day. When the machines are in the process of being cleaned, they can't serve ice cream.
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Is McDonald's Sprite real?

While it seems like McDonald's Sprite is a legitimately different product than its store-bought counterparts, that's just a McDonald's rumor. A sensory scientist postulates that the salt in other menu items—like McDonald's french fries, hamburgers, and chicken McNuggets—may come into play.
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Why does Sprite help when you're sick?

But when it comes to stomach distress, many people view a cup of flat soda as just what the doctor ordered. The quick and popular remedy — usually in the form of cola, ginger ale or clear sodas — is said to help settle the stomach with its slight fizz and replenish fluids and glucose lost by vomiting and diarrhea.
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Does Mcdonalds use mayo or Miracle Whip?

Our mayonnaise is made especially for us by our approved suppliers, according to our own specifications. The main ingredients are egg yolk, mustard flour, salt, vinegar and sugar. It is McDonald's-branded; while you can't buy it from the supermarket, you can always enjoy it on our delicious burgers.
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What is the sauce on a McChicken sandwich?

The sauces on the McChicken® Sandwich and the Mayo Chicken are different. We use "Sandwich sauce" on our McChicken® Sandwich and "Cool Mayo" on our Mayo Chicken.
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What is mcdonalds ketchup?

Today, McDonald's actually makes its own ketchup from these ingredients: tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, salt and natural flavors. Each 10 gram packet has 10 calories, 2 grams of sugar, 2 grams of carbs and 90 milligrams of sodium.
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Why does Sprite make you feel better?

The study concluded that: (1) Certain beverages will actually increase ADH activity, making symptoms of hangovers worse and (2) Sprite leads to quicker acetate breakdown, effectively shortening your hangover. (Soda water also worked.
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Why does my Sprite taste like seltzer water?

It has to do with the chemical makeup of Sprite and the way carbonation is added to it through fountains as compared to bottles and cans. It has the same effect on all soft drinks actually.
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What is on Mcdonalds fries?

French Fries

Ingredients: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Beef Flavor [wheat And Milk Derivatives]*), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (maintain Color), Salt. *natural Beef Flavor Contains Hydrolyzed Wheat And Hydrolyzed Milk As Starting Ingredients.
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Why is the McFlurry spoon hollow?

The hollowness of the spoon is actually used in the process of blending the McFlurry. The spoon is designed to fit snugly into the machine that blends in the toppings. After the employee uses the soft-serve McDonald's ice cream machine to fill the cup, they scoop the topping of your choice onto the ice cream.
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How often does mcdonalds clean their ice cream machine?

The reason McDonald's ice cream machines only need to be cleaned once every two weeks is because they use a nightly pasteurization process. This heats the leftover ingredients to 151 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes before refreezing them.
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Why is it called Mexican Coke?

MexiCoke, as it is also called, is imported from Mexico and is sweetened by pure cane sugar, rather than the corn syrup found in the American version. Devotees say it delivers a sugar-infused, caffeine-amplified buzz, which is a particular draw for stay-up-all-night coders, writers and musicians.
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Why is Mexican Coke in glass bottles?

Plastic and metal cans that American Coke comes in can affect its taste, and Mexican Coke comes in glass bottles, which might help it to maintain a better flavor. Some even claim Mexican Coke is more effervescent (via Creager).
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