Why does cola taste better in a bottle

This means that all of that fizzy goodness at the top of your soda? Apparently, plastic is more CO2-permeable than glass and aluminum, which basically means that the fizz AKA, carbon dioxide will leak out of a plastic bottle faster than a glass bottle or a can. Basically, science has spoken: Coca-Cola, and probably other sodas, is officially better in a glass bottle. Get the cookbook. Tips And Tricks.

But while glass may be best for the flavour of the beverage, it seems that the aluminium can is still preferred by many — perhaps because canned Coke in the fridge cools quicker than bottled Coke. Research has shown that if fizzy drinks get warm while they are still in a can or bottle, the gas will escape. So there you have it. To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout.

The FDA regulates this kind of potential chemical contact, but even minute, allowable amounts could alter flavor. Coca-Cola maintains strict uniformity in processes in all of its worldwide bottling facilities, but it concedes that exposure to light and how long the product sits on store shelves may affect the taste.

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