• Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      " These additives are thought to enhance fountaining by lowering the surface tension of the beverage"

      It’s a still a physical effect, not a chemical reaction. The additives allow the physical effect to happen more rapidly because the water has lower surface tension.

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        1 year ago

        So… You’re just being a pedantic ass because I said chemical reaction instead of chemical component (or something to that effect). Really…

        My general point still stands. Diet Coke creates more of a reaction with mentos then regular Coke. It is more than just nucleation points on the candy.