Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video]

Re:Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video] by epolanski on Sunday January 11, 2026 @09:42PM (#46583327)

I can't drink normal coke, it disgusts me, leaves an unpleasant sensation on my teeth, probably the sugar, but love the zero. It's also zero cal, which is a huge bonus.

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Re:Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video] by DANmode on Monday January 12, 2026 @01:13AM (#46584713)

Are you into any other super-processed sugar treats, out of curiosity?

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Re:Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video] by epolanski on Monday January 12, 2026 @01:56PM (#46592632)

I wouldn't say so, no.

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Re:Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video] by userbinator on Monday January 12, 2026 @02:14AM (#46585133)

unpleasant sensation on my teeth

That's more likely the phosphoric acid softening them.

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Re:Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video] by jonhohle on Monday January 12, 2026 @09:17AM (#46588827)

Only get that sensation when drinking coke made with real sugar. Does this also happen with HFCS versions?

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Re:Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video] by hilbert42 on Monday January 12, 2026 @12:20PM (#46591454)

Could 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.

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Re:Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola [video] by userbinator on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @02:30AM (#46613341)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphate_soda predates Coca Cola.

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