Is it just me or is soda pop not fizzy anymore?

[luclin999]

Have you moved to a place in the past few years which is at a higher altitude than before?

Lower barometric pressure will cause the gas to escape the liquid faster.

[johnmiic]

Have you tried buying one of these for after you crack the seal on a soda bottle? I bought something similar in a supermarket but haven't tried it yet:

http://www.everythingkitchens.com/jokari-soda-dispenser-05001.html?gclid=CMSX3rjg8bwCFdJ9Ogodw3MAqg

[jimsmegos]

I'd bet the biggest problem with the fizz does come from the sweetener. Corn syrup is not and can not be sugar and thus the carbonation process affects it differently. As far as the diet and reduced calorie stuff, I avoid those on the principle of taste first and foremost. Diet soda to me is like Non alcoholic beer.

[EMCE Hammer]

I have noticed that two litres go flat within about ten seconds of me opening them. And I agree that glass bottles are the best, I don't have any trouble finding them in central Ohio. I am pretty sure I even saw Fanta last week.

[Werewolf]

Getting back to the original subject I noticed this too a few years ago, I was told by somebody NOT in the industry is so the soda don't squirt out everytime it's shaken a bit.

That kinda makes sense.

[Rallygirl]

Never heard of Topamax before. Had some pretty severe side effects when I looked it up. .

That stuff is wicked nasty.

[Mikey]

Getting back to the original subject I noticed this too a few years ago, I was told by somebody NOT in the industry is so the soda don't squirt out everytime it's shaken a bit.

Ever notice soda dont shoot out unless you really shake it nowadays ?

[Werewolf]

Wowzers, that is an odd coincidence.

[megoat]

Well, the reason I ask is that one of the side effects of Topamax is a change in sense of taste with people experiencing the very same reaction you are having with carbonated beverages.....

[Werewolf]

I'm curious--are you taking any medication for your migraines? Like Topamax?

I've had migraines since childhood and hurt my stomach on Excedrin when I was little. So, ever since then I can't handle anything stronger than Tylenol. Never heard of Topamax before. Had some pretty severe side effects when I looked it up. My Mom used to take these shots for her Migraines years ago. Can't remember the name. Worked briefly but the rebound headaches and side effects were far more severe than what they were supposed to be treating. So, she stopped taking it.

For me, it's diet Coke and some dark chocolate.

[megoat]

I'm curious--are you taking any medication for your migraines? Like Topamax?

[EmergencyIan]

Yeah, those Mexican Cokes are the best...and they are all over the place, now! I live in NYC and see them everywhere here in the past year or so...even at the major chain stores (and Mexican Pepsi in glass bottles). You might expect this to be so. But... In addition to that, when I go to southern Indiana, Mexican Coke, Sprite and Fanta in glass bottles is all over the place.


- Ian

[boss]

I had 2 Dr Peppers in glass bottles today. Both were fantastic!

[cjefferys]

Coke in a glass and bottled in Mexico is best, lightly chilled...

Oh yeah, Mexican Cokes are the best. I have to watch my sugar, but I get one of these once in a while for a treat. I throw it in the freezer for a bit before drinking. It tastes like pop did when I was a kid, glass bottle, sweetened with real cane sugar. Tastes like heaven!

[Werewolf]

Hmm. Everything you listed is a diet beverage. Perhaps it has to do with how artificial sweeteners affect the gas solubility.

Diet Coke has been my fav Soda since I was a kid. Can't stand drinking Coffee or Tea or anything hot and regular sodas with sugar, give me terrible stomach cramps. But, I've always loved me some Diet Coke. It's also been the only thing that can put a dent in my Migraines. But the Last maybe 2 or 3 years It's just not been as fizzy or good as it used to be.