FOOD NEWS
Yes, Coca-Cola And Pepsi Actually Have A Difference In Taste
By Lauren Wood
The debate about whether Coca-cola or Pepsi tastes different has caused a great divide in our choice of drink, creating a fizzling feud with no end in sight.
Pepsi has a stronger tang that's sharp and zesty, with a mouth-smacking bite at the end. This is due to the inclusion of citric acid, which masks the sweet taste of corn syrup.
Coca-Cola has 39 grams of sugar in a 12-ounce bottle, while Pepsi has 41 grams, so tart citric acid acts as a great counterpart in beverages that are a tad too sweet.
However, Coca-Cola sees Pepsi's sodium intake and raises it by double. Sodium reduces acidity, making the drink taste better and making us thirstier.
Coke has a more vanilla profile, whereas Pepsi has an upfront zing that zaps the tongue. Yet, the two can only be accurately distinguished a little over half the time.
Those who can distinguish the two often prefer Pepsi because it is more sugary than Coke, but its intense sipping sensation fades as you finish the drink.
Despite Pepsi's title as the taste test titan, Coca-Cola was the first to enter the ring. For most drink devotees, this automatically makes Coke the champion of the Cola Wars.
