Thanks to TikToker @jordan_the_stallion8, we now know the inside secret to the infamous McDonald's Sprite. What is this? Apparently, the fast food chain switches out the Sprite with four separate filter wires and pre-chills the filtered water before mixing in the Sprite syrup for a fresher taste.
Ingredients: Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (to Protect Taste).
Why does McDonald's Sprite taste so good? The crisp, powerful flavor of McDonald's Sprite starts with the water that's added to the syrup mix. “We have four different levels of filtration before the water makes it to our soda tower,” says James McIntyre, who owns five McDonald's franchises in Pennsylvania.
The secret lies in the scientific process behind its creation. One of the unique aspects of McDonald's Sprite is its syrup-to-water ratio. According to former employees, the chain uses double the amount of syrup compared to other restaurants, resulting in a sweeter taste.
Superior Syrup Techniques
Just like with McDonald's Coke, the syrup-to-water ratio in the Sprite is higher than the ratio found in most other soda fountains and even in the can or bottle. McDonald's sends more syrup into your cup to account for the inevitable melting ice.
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.
They said a combination of factors contributes to its punchy taste, including filtering and pre-chilling the water and Sprite syrup, as well as carefully calculated ratios and a wider straw—allowing more liquid to hit your palette for the initial kick.
many people only drink a clear liquid when they are ill. The reason this helps is because when you have an upset stomach, you have gas built up inside your stomach and the carbonation from the Sprite causes burping and this helps to relieve the discomfort by expunging the gas build up.
Typically, restaurants get their soda syrups in plastic bags, but Coca-Cola does something different for McDonald's. The fast-food chain gets its Coke syrup delivered in stainless steel tanks. According to the New York Times, the material keeps the soda fresher, and your tongue can taste the difference.
Apparently, the fast food chain switches out the Sprite with four separate filter wires and pre-chills the filtered water before mixing in the Sprite syrup for a fresher taste.
The explanation behind how McDonald's makes its Sprite
According to management at the company, McDonald's uses a high syrup-to-carbonated water ratio, which results in a sweeter and stronger version of the drink than can be had at other fast-food restaurants or that is found in cans and bottles.
"It's because McDonald's cooks their fries with beef flavoring mixed within their vegetable oil," divulged the content creator.
The new flavour is coming into place to differentiate between the OG Sprite offering and the Zero Sugar version. While both Sprite and Sprite Zero Sugar will see an enhanced lemon-lime flavour, the two will be further differentiated, with the Zero Sugar offering a lighter taste profile.
19.5 tsp of sugars per serving!
The bubbles are made from a gas called carbon dioxide. The soda pop company puts the carbon dioxide in the soda to give it that special fizz.
While some people may find that Sprite can help settle a nauseous stomach, the sugar content in the drink can worsen some symptoms of stomach flu, such as diarrhea. However, Sprite may be an option if other liquids are unpalatable.
A can of soda may seem to quench your thirst, but the caffeine contained in most popular drinks is a diuretic, which can cause dehydration. The high levels of sodium and sugar in soda can also contribute to dehydration.
TREATING THE FLU
Get plenty of rest. Drink at least 2 liters each day of liquids such as non-diet 7-UP, Sprite, Gatorade, ginger ale, broth, tea with sugar (yes, soda pop is OK with a cold or flu).
Dr Pepper® pairs perfectly with your favorite McDonald's Burgers and World Famous Fries®. There are 140 calories in a small Dr Pepper at McDonald's. Available in extra small, small, medium, and large.
Sprite is a clear, lemon and lime-flavored soft drink created by the Coca-Cola Company. Sprite comes in multiple flavors, including cranberry, cherry, grape, orange, tropical, ginger, and vanilla.
“For example, your straw at McDonald's is larger - do you know why it's larger? Because it lets more carbonation hit your tongue and makes the soda taste better.
According to Allrecipes, McDonald's also takes its water filtration system seriously, so the water is thoroughly clean before being mixed with the syrup — which is reportedly pre-chilled through insulated lines inside each soda machine, so every sip out of a McDonald's cup is cool and refreshing.
Strangely, Dr Pepper is only owned by Coca Cola in its European and South Korean markets. Everywhere else it is sold is managed by the Keurig Dr Pepper company. This company also owns the well known soft drink 7up.