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Why is fountain soda so much better?
Originally Answered: Why do fountain drinks (from restaurants) taste so much better than store-bought sodas? The syrup at a soda fountain is stored in plastic pouches inside cardboard boxes. The syrup mixes with the soda water as you fill your drink, meaning the soda is as properly mixed as it ever will be.
What is the difference between fountain soda and bottled soda?
According to HuffPost, “fountain drinks vary by establishment. It seems some stores use more syrup to flavor the drink, some less and mix this with varying levels of carbon dioxide.” This means that you might get two very different tasting versions of the same brand of soda depending on where you fill your cup.
Does Fountain Pop have less sugar?
Drinks will be more or less sweet, depending on how much syrup is used. “Bigger [restaurant] chains increase syrup [content] to make it sweeter,” she told TODAY Food. For example, a small fountain Coca-Cola from McDonald’s has 40 grams of sugar, while a 20-ounce Coca-Cola at Panera Bread has 67 grams of sugar.
How much does a fountain soda machine cost?
The cost of a standard soda machine ranges from $1600 to $3600. A quality machine stands at the price of $3600. Once you buy the soda machine, it is installed, stocked, and serviced at zero cost.
Why does McDonald’s Dr Pepper taste different?
Most restaurants have soda “on tap”. This means that the ratio of syrup to soda can vary, as can the amount of carbonation, and the water can be of different quality.
Why does Coca-Cola taste better at McDonald’s?
While most restaurants have their soda syrup delivered to them in plastic bags, McDonald’s Coca-Cola syrup is stored in stainless steel tanks. This preserves the syrup’s flavor and protects it from temperature, light, and air, all things that can degrade the flavor quickly.
How bad is fountain soda for you?
Experts say infections could spread if fountains aren’t cleaned properly. Jan. 8, 2010— — Those soda fountain machines found in restaurants and fast food joints may be squirting out liquids contaminated with fecal bacteria, a small study found.