How come I like sugarless gum but not diet soda?!
How come I like sugarless gum but not diet soda?
Don't they use some of the same sweeteners?
Answers:
Most sugarless gums use sugar alcohols like xylotol as their main sugar replacer. Most diet sodas use aspartame as their main sweetener. Aspartame has a more destinct aftertaste and is probably the reason you dislike diet soda.
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food science major
It's gotta be psychological, because my 13 year old daughter is the same way. But maybe being mixed with different ingredients the sweetener tastes different.