McDonald's shares why its Coca-Cola tastes 'much better' than what's in bottles

27 January 2024 , 07:00

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McDonald's Coca-Cola is an exact science with ingredients pre-chilled (stock photo) (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Have you ever wondered why Coca-Cola always tastes better at McDonalds? Well it seems that when it comes to this particular fizzy drink, things definitely don’t happen by chance, with the fast food giant developing an exact science to create the perfect pop every time.

According to McDonald’s, the brand follows guidelines set by Coca-Cola to make sure that the beverage tastes as premium as possible every time it’s ordered at one of its fast food outlets, there are no special ingredients – and it’s all in the planning.

With 36,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, the brand certainly knows a thing or two about what keeps people coming back for more, and it’s Coca-Cola is no exception. In fact the brand says it cleans out its soda fountains with filtered water, which helps to ensure that only the most high-quality version of the bubbly beverage gets dispensed.

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The brand also admitted that both the filtered water and the Coca-Cola syrup are pre-chilled before being added to the drinks dispensers, with extra syrup used when ice is added, so flavour isn’t watered down and retains its perfect ratio of syrup to water. According to AllRecipes, cold temperatures helps to maintain high carbon dioxide levels, which helps the soda remain carbonated for longer, resulting in a fizzier more fabulous drink.

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It was also reported by the New York Times that while other restaurants get their Coca-Cola delivered in plastic bags, McDonald’s syrup is delivered in stainless steel tanks, allowing it to stay fresh, while also protecting it from temperature and air, factors that can affect the flavour. This perk was put in place in 1955, cultivated via the relationship with the man behind McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, and Coco-Cola, and has remained intact to this day.

The brand also confirms that the straws it uses are another crucial factor in ensuring its Coke products taste better: "It's slightly wider than a typical straw, so all that Coke taste can hit your taste buds," said the fast food chain.

Emma Rowbottom