Why does diet soda have a weird aftertaste?
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Why does diet soda have a weird aftertaste?
Consumers claim they dislike the taste of aspartame and Splenda, but research by two University of Illinois food scientists shows that swillers of diet and regular soda are also influenced by a subtle factor called mouth-feel.
Has the taste of Diet Coke changed?
New Coke was born of a taste test of Coke’s own. Nearly 200,000 consumers who tried the new formula liked it better than the old, Coke said. It’s been described as a smoother, sweeter version of the original. Still, the new product was met with immediate outrage.
CAN expired diet soda make you sick?
Carbonated soft drinks or sodas are not perishable, and are safe past the date stamped on the container. Eventually flavor and carbonation will decrease. For best quality, consume unopened diet sodas within 3 months after the date expires; regular sodas within 9 months.
Why does Diet Coke not taste the same?
However, when it comes to taste, that’s where the two differ slightly. Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar looks and tastes more like Coca‑Cola Classic, while Diet Coke has a lighter taste because it’s made with a different blend of flavours – or has a different flavour base, as some might say.
Does Diet Coke expire?
Carbonated soft drinks or sodas are not perishable, and are safe past the date stamped on the container. For best quality, consume unopened diet sodas within 3 months after the date expires; regular sodas within 9 months. After opening, sodas may be safely stored in the pantry or refrigerator.
Does aspartame go bad?
The impact of storage temperature on aspartame stability at pH 3.25. In a cool room, most of the aspartame remains after five months. In a hot room, all of it is gone.
What happens if you drink soda past the expiration date?
The first thing to go bad with any soft drink is the loss of CO2 (the carbon dioxide which makes the soda fizz when you pour a glass). So, it is not harmful to drink soda if the bubbles begin to diminish and then eventually disappear (6-9 months past the best by date), but it will taste flat.