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  • Food scientist figures out how to make Coke from scratch. Homemade Coca-Cola recipe.
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  • @smradztoiek
    @smradztoiek 2 года назад +2214

    This is a new level of sadism. Ann forces Dave to make his own horrible concoctions and then taste them :))

  • @annabethroberts873
    @annabethroberts873 2 года назад +2619

    Ann and James : *takes the experiment seriously*
    Dave: *Is a little kid having fun*

    • @thelambsaucee
      @thelambsaucee 2 года назад +43

      M O R E E E E

    • @Akkalia
      @Akkalia 2 года назад +29

      @@thelambsaucee takes a sip "....less?"

    • @JudyCZ
      @JudyCZ 2 года назад +68

      Let's be real, he deserves some proper fun after everything he's suffered through for us and this channel. 😁

    • @lisarempel6580
      @lisarempel6580 2 года назад +2

      That tracks!

    • @thelambsaucee
      @thelambsaucee 2 года назад +5

      @@Akkalia M O R E

  • @SesshouFan22
    @SesshouFan22 2 года назад +2374

    Anne: "Was that yours?"
    Dave: *struggling to even breathe* "Might've been"

  • @BuIIetBiII
    @BuIIetBiII 2 года назад +1953

    Funny how even when Dave's making something for himself, he still ends up tasting something horrible

    • @paulgastardo827
      @paulgastardo827 2 года назад +46

      What if him making something horrible was on purpose, for revenge? lol. Knowing that others will have to taste it.

    • @sophjie9048
      @sophjie9048 2 года назад +22

      @@paulgastardo827 well that would’ve been big brain lol

    • @Inokiulus
      @Inokiulus 2 года назад +5

      Lol yeah. That cracked me up.

    • @thisistheaccountname
      @thisistheaccountname 2 года назад +1

      Ha!

    • @laerin7931
      @laerin7931 2 года назад +3

      @@paulgastardo827 Yeah, he's already used to it, so it's no big deal that he had to drink it.

  • @frozenpixie8801
    @frozenpixie8801 2 года назад +4360

    I loved Dave's mad scientist approach and James's true scientist approach. Like mother, like son.

    • @Leenybear
      @Leenybear 2 года назад +188

      I was actually really impressed with how well James did.

    • @kandyappleview
      @kandyappleview 2 года назад +3

      i was just thinking the same thing!

    • @psychedelikchameleon
      @psychedelikchameleon 2 года назад +5

      Yes, I thought the same! 😀

    • @mintaroum.9096
      @mintaroum.9096 2 года назад +40

      @@AxxLAfriku *pulling ignoring card*

    • @avengefullgirl95
      @avengefullgirl95 2 года назад +8

      MOOOORE! made me laugh xD

  • @dietotaku
    @dietotaku 2 года назад +1484

    Dave tasting his own mixture: [choking] TASTES LIKE COKE
    Ann: was that yours?
    Dave: [still choking] MIGHT'VE BEEN
    😂🤣

    • @Avril.
      @Avril. 2 года назад +64

      At least this time his tasting something horrible is his own fault. 🤣

    • @Taolan8472
      @Taolan8472 2 года назад +33

      Dave is an international treasure.

    • @DylanRomanov
      @DylanRomanov 2 года назад +25

      This might sound odd but Dave is such good vibes! like he’s a genuinely happy person it’s refreshing to see

    • @LordDragox412
      @LordDragox412 2 года назад

      It could've tasted like coke, as they never tried it. The drug, not the drink >:P

    • @hawktalon7890
      @hawktalon7890 2 года назад +3

      Poor Dave. We love him, though.

  • @ericaquint1895
    @ericaquint1895 2 года назад +570

    I love Dave’s chaotic energy

  • @shaunaotoole492
    @shaunaotoole492 2 года назад +1011

    Loved seeing James in this one. He has his mother’s sensibilities. And as always, Dave cracks everyone up.

    • @houghtonjames399
      @houghtonjames399 2 года назад

      Hello 👋 how are you doing?

    • @ahadmoeen4102
      @ahadmoeen4102 2 года назад +4

      @@houghtonjames399 awwh man you got seenzoned on RUclips

    • @Plokman040
      @Plokman040 6 месяцев назад

      Hey all of them give us a laugh, Dave is a glutton for punishment though. Like a Australian Jeremy Clarkson.

  • @Zela_Night
    @Zela_Night 2 года назад +1513

    I love how Anne and James try adding things carefully, and Dave just goes ham on the burnt caramel.

    • @TinyLittleSilver
      @TinyLittleSilver 2 года назад +29

      MORE!

    • @heyhowyadoing987
      @heyhowyadoing987 2 года назад +30

      And people say he's being tortured 😂

    • @happykittenmeow
      @happykittenmeow 2 года назад +19

      It's an understandable idea I think - if you let Coca Cola (or any soda for that matter) evaporate, all that is left is extremely thick, very dark, somewhat burnt caramel-like syrup.

  • @ethancosta9294
    @ethancosta9294 2 года назад +7136

    This should be a series. You, Dave and the kids racing to discover a recipe.

    • @KeeseToast
      @KeeseToast 2 года назад +83

      Yes please, it reminds me a bit of „Gourmet makes“ and i really miss that show

    • @_FantasticEscape
      @_FantasticEscape 2 года назад +16

      It makes sense to me! it should be a series !!

    • @srilekha6572
      @srilekha6572 2 года назад +7

      Yes it's a great idea

    • @datgaydangernoodle1315
      @datgaydangernoodle1315 2 года назад +5

      Yes love that

    • @JY-yc9dy
      @JY-yc9dy 2 года назад +4

      Yes please

  • @onethingafteranother
    @onethingafteranother 2 года назад +751

    I used to work in soft drink manufacturing, not for coke but we did own brand versions of things. The recipe isnt so secret, its more the flavourings are trademarked and you are only allowed to make something that tastes sort of like it. Thats why when someone tried to sell pepsi recipe to coke they sent them on their way.
    Coke, and other soft drinks, aim for 10 brix. In the UK we'd use glucose syrup as the base, US likely hugh fructose corn syrup, you balance with acidity, a combo of citric and malic acid (coke may not defo use the same ones). As an acidity reglator trisodium citrate is added. Colouring would mostly be malt extract, but super concentrated so you only use a little. But again cola might use this burnt caramel, own brands tend to avoid artificial flavours and big brands dont care.
    Flavours are 'coke' and 'coke nut extract', the latter being white and opaque. Then ofc preservatives - usually potassium sorbate as its heat stable and flavourless. Coke will add caffeine but generally own brands dont.
    Great video though! In industry sometimes we'd do something like this, or if its a more lucrative contract, whap it through a mass spectrometer 😅

    • @VixenRouge
      @VixenRouge 2 года назад +35

      That's a great comment here! Very instructive, I hope Ann sees it!

    • @LudaChez
      @LudaChez 2 года назад +34

      Yeah that story about the recipe being stolen from Coke was crazy. Pepsi acted interested and got the feds involved and actually caught the people. I always suspected some reasons that make sense but I'm betting you're on point. That Pepsi COULDN'T make their recipe because if it tasted exactly like Coke then they would sue.
      Seeing the label in this video was crazy too because it has a little more to it in the US. Like it has "Caramel Coloring" as an ingredient. Unfortunately you are right about HFC. They put it in everything. To the point that if you have a sweet tooth it's kind of scary. Pepsi used to release "Throwback" which had real sugar and a more classic recipe and it did so well that now you can find "Real Sugar Pepsi" in cans at most major stores. Otherwise for Coke some places (like here in Miami FL) you actually get "Mexican Coke" which is literally that it's imported here and has real sugar in a glass bottle. If you tell me it doesn't taste better than the regular US coke I will know you are not a human being.
      So another soda question if you have managed to read this much OP, does the kola nut and the coca leaf even matter anymore? I know Coca-Cola is actually allowed to grow the plant and the government takes the cocaine part (it's used in medicines) and I've heard they have found a way to grow the leaf without the active ingredient that makes cocaine. I ask about the kola nut also because Pepsi had a crazy like "1897" limited release and it had 2 versions and I remember liking the black one and it made sure to mention the kola nut. Thank you! Great informative comment.

    • @onethingafteranother
      @onethingafteranother 2 года назад +15

      @@LudaChez thanks so much for reading! The coca leaf thing is crazy - the export ban also was horrendous to the Peruvian economy. The sugar thing is really interesting - makes me think of Irn Bru (scotland is the only country where coke isnt the no1 sellin drink). When they had to reduce sugar due yo sugar tax folk were so outraged they reintroduced a higher sugar version with a slightly older recipe & put it into glass bottles. Sounds so similar to real sugar coke! And it is a million times better.
      I'm not sure where coke actually gets their flavours from - it could be that some of the flavours are still derived from a coke nut etc or it might all be artificial. So I'm not sure is the answer!

    • @JayRLetton
      @JayRLetton 2 года назад +6

      I mean, that's really interesting information, but knowing that the recipes are protected by trademark or patent law rather than secrecy has taken a little bit of the wonderment out of the world.

    • @LudaChez
      @LudaChez 2 года назад +6

      @@onethingafteranother irn bru is popular here with the Latin community like Materva and Iron Beer. (MAH-Te-bah) and (Eee-ron Bier) is how the Spanish say it here so that's always funny. Irn bru is made as well and found some places (I swear I saw it as Iron Bru but maybe that's my brain putting the O in). The Cubans here in Miami and many other latins here love all those beverages along with like Jupiña. Unfortunately I can't stand it. I feel bad as most of my friends are from many places in the Carriebean and south America and they bring those for me sometimes and I just say "Ohhhhh thanks" as I'm too white to enjoy them I guess. Champagne sodas are big here too. It's crazy how regions dictate what a place sells. My best friend used to stock sodas for Coca Cola and he told me that they stock places bases on pure stereotypes and that always made me laugh.... And then think.

  • @JuliaDeLand
    @JuliaDeLand 2 года назад +259

    "How could I have cheated and mine still tastes worse than the other two?" HAHA Dave was making me laugh a lot in this video.

  • @Bazziness
    @Bazziness 2 года назад +2173

    At least Dave doesn't taste weird things Ann make. This time he make it himself 🤣🤣

    • @misamisaa4547
      @misamisaa4547 2 года назад +69

      Let's be honest, by now his taste buds died at least half a dozen times xD

    • @EfHaichDee
      @EfHaichDee 2 года назад +64

      Maybe he subconsciously got sidetracked from the task and just made something disgusting knowing she would have to taste it.

    • @davidharshman7645
      @davidharshman7645 2 года назад +12

      I mean...he did. They all did. It just wasn't a bad weird, this time.

    • @celinazheng2274
      @celinazheng2274 2 года назад +3

      XD

    • @chrisanderson6330
      @chrisanderson6330 2 года назад

      😂😂😂

  • @JSanime
    @JSanime 2 года назад +972

    James: I'm going to start by smelling everything.
    Dave: *grabs bottles and pours*

  • @villarthi
    @villarthi 2 года назад +342

    Brazil has a slightly different labeling law. So in mine it says the acid is " phosphoric acid" and it has nut of cola extract. Also caffeine (which is basic, may reduce the acidity), caramel IV food coloring (i'm sure there is a book somewhere that tells what this is in more detail) and a vague "natural flavor".
    So, i imagine reading multiple countries labels may give you more clues.

    • @violetskies14
      @violetskies14 2 года назад +16

      That's a great idea!

    • @AnaBarbarini_
      @AnaBarbarini_ 2 года назад +8

      Mas literalmente tudo de país pra país muda, tanto que tem vários vídeos de gente brasileira que experimenta em algum país algo que tenha aqui e simplesmente tem o gosto completamente diferente

    • @d.o.m.i.
      @d.o.m.i. 2 года назад +8

      also the coloring they use here is different, it probably doesn't taste of burning sugar as much but it is carcinogenic so there's that :U

    • @LunarEleven
      @LunarEleven 2 года назад +8

      The ingredients may actually be different. Australian Coke looks like it may be more similar to Mexican Coke than American, since it uses sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup. So much better. On the rare occasion I drink Coke I get a glass bottle of Mexican Coke. Worth the extra cost.

  • @grabble7605
    @grabble7605 2 года назад +244

    Series pitch: Dave tries to recreate Ann's stuff and Ann has to taste them.

  • @thtotaku
    @thtotaku 2 года назад +534

    Last few months, she discovered the secret sauce for Cadbury Flakes, now she's discovering the recipe for Coca-Cola.
    *No company nor recipe vault can defeat the power and the pure intellect of Ann Reardon.*

    • @bonitoholding4597
      @bonitoholding4597 2 года назад +31

      Krabby patties next

    • @axolotllan
      @axolotllan 2 года назад +4

      Calling it a secret just makes it sound like a youtube challenge.

    • @fireflymiesumae
      @fireflymiesumae 2 года назад +2

      They might come after her

    • @mint7442
      @mint7442 2 года назад +5

      She should have helped food theory with their KFC video

    • @BbGun-lw5vi
      @BbGun-lw5vi 2 года назад +2

      Especially now with James also helping.

  • @komocity269
    @komocity269 2 года назад +723

    Everyone : carefully measuring each droplet they add
    Dave : MORE

  • @billputt1372
    @billputt1372 2 года назад +57

    This is very cool. I am part of the Open Soda group. We spent many many years trying to create a great tasting cola as well as many other flavors. Our group is an off shoot of the original Open Cola recipe but we reformulated it a lot and improved method(thanks to the defunct Cube Cola in UK). Our flavor is some where between Coke and an American brand called RC. I have several notes on your attempt if you are interested.
    The acid is VERY important to your flavor. For the right flavor you need Phosphoric acid, which is hard to get and hard to get in small quantities. I know you said you were waiting on an order. Maybe you are going to get some. But you defiantly need some kind of acid.
    Next big one is, flavor oils don't like to mix with water. Maybe you did something to get them to mix that wasn't filmed or that I missed, cause i didn't see your oils separating and you didn't comment about them being on the top. We use gum Arabic, hopefully you know about blooming it, other wise defiantly look into that. We managed to get out hands on the professional pre bloomed stuff by just asking for a sample(which lasts us for years). Then you have to get the flavor oils to break down into very tiny particles. We use a whisk on a drill! Also oil is alcohol soluble, so just a TINY amount of vodka helps too.
    I caught that you put salt in, which is not a bad plan. The sodium listed in the ingredients comes from Sodium Citrate and Sodium Benzoate. The 1st boosts the flavor a bit and the second is just a preservative. So salt is a good at home replacement.
    Lastly, you didn't carbonate any of them(that you talked about, but I did see bubbles in the glasses so maybe you used soda water? ) so hopefully your flavor testing was against flat coke.
    What we have found is the major flavors of soda are - Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit, and cinnamon(technically what we get in the states is cassia). I know that sounds really citrusy, but when you blend them together well, it makes a very good cola.
    We have also found if you put angostura bitters in coke, it tastes just like pepsi(but bitter) so what ever pepsi's secret ingredients, is also in angostura's secret recipe.
    If any one wants more info on our work, I would normally point you to our website(opensoda.org) but hackers have taken it down and I haven't put it back up some where safe yet. So for now here is the recipe and instructions for our cola..
    docs.google.com/document/d/1md7XCTLOTi4CiKyBvcxnf8EGzLEvyskwwTAKnxdiRbU/edit
    Here's the youtube video of me making it(part 1 cause this was posted back in the 10 minute limit days)...
    ruclips.net/video/PqFII4xJlVw/видео.html
    And here's our facebook group...
    facebook.com/groups/371921081422/

    • @verity3616
      @verity3616 2 года назад

      That's interesting about the Pepsi and Angostura's bitter overlap. Are you familiar with Gentiana? It is likely their secret ingredient.

    • @BlastedBillPutt
      @BlastedBillPutt 2 года назад +1

      @@verity3616 I have not heard of that. I will look into it. Thanks!

    • @Su-mx7ix
      @Su-mx7ix Год назад +2

      I always thought it was obvious to everyone that coke has a lot of cinnamon flavour in it! It overpowers the citrus and caramel especially when the coke’s gone flat - it plain tastes like sugary water with cinnamon in it 😭
      I think the key herb in Angostura is gentian. I wish coke had a more herbal taste, the sugar was appealing when I was a kid but now I’d much prefer just a bit more complexity.

    • @austenhead5303
      @austenhead5303 Год назад +1

      @@Su-mx7ix There's a Croatian/Slovenian cola called Cockta that's very herby - I find it a lot more interesting and refreshing than Coke or Pepsi.

    • @MereCashmere
      @MereCashmere 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@BlastedBillPutthey Bill! Can you please give me access to the Google doc you linked? Thank you

  • @Amira_Phoenix
    @Amira_Phoenix 2 года назад +812

    Dave: The secret ingredient for Coke is Pepsi.
    Reg Coca Cola guy: "runs after Dave"

    • @tabathaarria9558
      @tabathaarria9558 2 года назад +27

      if dave doesn't show up in the next video, we know where to start searching

  • @monskiski01
    @monskiski01 2 года назад +384

    I love that you and your son are measuring things so precisely & making it look scientific; then Dave just goes at it like a bloody caveman screaming "MOAR!"

  • @fluffycritter
    @fluffycritter 2 года назад +13

    In the US they call out the dark-brown color as being "caramel color," so the burnt caramel syrup is almost certainly spot-on.
    One ingredient I was surprised you didn't try adding in is nutmeg. Many of the recipes I've seen call for that.

  • @Telepath95
    @Telepath95 2 года назад +46

    This is a heartwarming and entertaining video, lovely to see James joining this game, and Dave is charming as always! Well, Ann is just the Queen of Baking, so she is absolutely amazing! Thank you for your creativity!

  • @tonimcc5609
    @tonimcc5609 2 года назад +714

    I love how the story of the two people that know the recipe aren't allowed on a plane at the same time as if they are the US president and vice president.

    • @Wanda-wi4hp
      @Wanda-wi4hp 2 года назад +4

      😂😂😂😂

    • @Wanda-wi4hp
      @Wanda-wi4hp 2 года назад +1

      Ikr

    • @MrSmc77
      @MrSmc77 2 года назад +85

      Actually, their bigger than the president and vice president. Their loss could collapse the economy. 😂😂

    • @Amish-Kapoor
      @Amish-Kapoor 2 года назад +21

      Like what bout when they drive lol, there's more risk that they'll die in a cr accident and not a flight accident

    • @misamisaa4547
      @misamisaa4547 2 года назад +22

      @@Amish-Kapoor they wouldn't be allowed to leave the house at the same time xD xD Or stay in the same building xD

  • @jasonclarke92
    @jasonclarke92 2 года назад +872

    Ann carefully putting one drop at a time in and Dave's like "haha, let's put HALF A JAR OF THIS to start with!" love it.

    • @aBriiL97
      @aBriiL97 2 года назад +16

      i couldn't stop laughing when he went MORE even before trying his mix

    • @soniccookie655
      @soniccookie655 2 года назад +9

      @@aBriiL97 He may not be a good flavor developer but he’s still a good RUclipsr.

  • @consultingdetective6310
    @consultingdetective6310 2 года назад +14

    I love how Dave was just dumping things in while Ann and James seem to be more careful and technical. This is really interesting and makes you think about what is in the things you consume!

  • @vanessaelsa5983
    @vanessaelsa5983 2 года назад +105

    Can we all just acknowledge and appreciate how much work, time and energy Ann puts into these videos! It's truly amazing!😍

  • @dp8178
    @dp8178 2 года назад +430

    "How could I have cheated and yours still tastes more like coke?"
    "HOW DID YOU CHEAT?"
    🤣

  • @keithengoth3728
    @keithengoth3728 2 года назад +1110

    Dave's recipe is a revenge for all those horrible foods he had to try.

  • @liesalllies
    @liesalllies 2 года назад +48

    Hmm... Witnessing Dave's "strategy" in a kitchen/food lab environment does provide some context as to why Ann is so easily able to feed him nasty stuff 😂

    • @artbyula1551
      @artbyula1551 2 года назад +1

      Omg, yes of course hahah

    • @WhereWhatHuh
      @WhereWhatHuh 2 года назад +1

      I'm starting to think Dave won the lottery by marrying Anne.

  • @28prathikshaa.m64
    @28prathikshaa.m64 2 года назад +79

    Snape : There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making.

    • @linblum3218
      @linblum3218 2 года назад +10

      Or Coke-making...
      Snape would so have been James in this situation.

    • @28prathikshaa.m64
      @28prathikshaa.m64 2 года назад

      @@linblum3218
      Haha

  • @supremestofslimes9595
    @supremestofslimes9595 2 года назад +334

    Dave adding in the pepsi concentrate and playing it off as a "Secret Ingredient" was comedy gold

    • @Zveebo
      @Zveebo 2 года назад +15

      Even more so when it still ended up the worst of the three 😅

    • @neshwhat702
      @neshwhat702 2 года назад

      😂

  • @lilnastyy1604
    @lilnastyy1604 2 года назад +253

    The fact Ann is actually a good scientist and James got the closest is stunning me.

    • @BbGun-lw5vi
      @BbGun-lw5vi 2 года назад +21

      Yes! She’s an amazing food scientist. So it’s remarkable that James beat her.

    • @LudmilaT.
      @LudmilaT. 2 года назад +15

      While she learnt a lot as a scientist, he started learning since early childhood so that does something to your tastebuds I'd say.

  • @MrGrimsmith
    @MrGrimsmith 2 года назад +160

    Definitely an interesting watch, the sheer amount of sugar involved is terrifying though!
    I find that caffeine does make a difference though, it has a certain bitterness that's more noticeable by its absence than a taste. Just an observation from someone who has, rather begrudgingly, had to reduce their caffeine intake significantly. Apparently one cup of drip coffee every 20 to 40 minutes for 9 hours a day isn't good for you. Who knew, right? :P

    • @alexandrakonigsburg6474
      @alexandrakonigsburg6474 2 года назад +11

      Caffeine does, indeed, have a bitter flavor and I bet this impacted their results. I've had a little bit of caffeine powder and don't recommend it, despite the fact that I do love black coffees.

    • @mwater_moon2865
      @mwater_moon2865 2 года назад +7

      The bitterness of caffeine is part of WHY they need so much sugar! personally I can't stand the taste of caffeine, and didn't even realize that was why I hated Barq's when I enjoyed most root beers until I found out in college that it's caffeinated

    • @handsoffmycactus2958
      @handsoffmycactus2958 2 года назад

      @@mwater_moon2865 well that’s not true you don’t need sugar to do that otherwise Diet Coke, Coke Zero and all own brand sugar free colas wouldn’t exist.

    • @mwater_moon2865
      @mwater_moon2865 2 года назад

      @@handsoffmycactus2958 Those use sweeteners that are molecules that look like sugars many kinds, if it ends in -ose it's a sugar), but are not absorbable by our bodies since we lack the enzymes to break them apart and use them for fuel. Thus our tongues recognize them as "sweet" but we get no energy from them, it's also why many of them have additional unpleasant "after tastes".
      Oddly, most of these sweeteners are much "sweeter" than glucose (the base sugar molecule you use for fuel), or even sucrose (cane sugar) and as such a smaller quantity can be used to cover the taste of caffeine.
      Be warned, some "fake sugars" are so indigestible, that an excess of them will cause extreme digestive distress as our bodies attempt to discard them as quickly as possible.

    • @AlexaFaie
      @AlexaFaie 2 года назад +1

      @@mwater_moon2865 Plus the body tastes the sweet taste and assumes sugar it can digest so releases insulin when its not needed which can over-stress the whole insulin response thing and as a result it often worse than sugar for managing diabetes (in particular type 2). So all these drinks switching to sweeteners to beat the sugar tax being put in place because of fears around an increase in diabetes in the UK is actually exacerbating the issue not making it better.
      And I can't have aspartame either because it triggers my manic episodes (I have bipolar disorder).

  • @WeirdExplorer
    @WeirdExplorer 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for crediting my clip in the description. :)

  • @GleeHorror21
    @GleeHorror21 2 года назад +172

    I would like to congratulate James for managing to beat Ann at a flavor matching contest, that seems like it would be no easy feat

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  2 года назад +62

      He drinks way more coke than I do 😀

    • @GleeHorror21
      @GleeHorror21 2 года назад +4

      @@HowToCookThat That would certainly help him out, it leveled out the playing field a bit :)

  • @Jemini4228
    @Jemini4228 2 года назад +459

    Son: methodically and carefully measures out using a pipette.
    Dave: Pours stuff into stuff XD

    • @OmqSparklez
      @OmqSparklez 2 года назад +20

      "1 fat spoonful" truly scientific, Dave! I really loved seeing how different their processes and results all were though, even and especially with his mad scientist approach.

    • @abbyroy8430
      @abbyroy8430 2 года назад +1

      That made me laugh so hard :D

    • @laerin7931
      @laerin7931 2 года назад +4

      He's just so used to the weird food hack food that he has to taste, that he instantly went for the burnt caramel.

    • @hungryhikaru
      @hungryhikaru 2 года назад +1

      It's aliveeeee

  • @heatherofthemountains
    @heatherofthemountains 2 года назад +2

    Ann, it is so refreshing to see someone who's not concerned about how well they're liked but how they effect others feelings and lives. You are a gem. Your family is wonderful and I find you blessed. Thank you.

  • @alinapritchett9276
    @alinapritchett9276 2 года назад +7

    This was way more fun to watch than I would have expected. Definitely consider making this a series.

  • @pondles4823
    @pondles4823 2 года назад +437

    I feel like Ann's videos are the level of quality that the people who invented the internet expected all the content to be.

    • @sijamMGL
      @sijamMGL 2 года назад +5

      Agree

    • @dearthofdoohickeys4703
      @dearthofdoohickeys4703 2 года назад +10

      Well it was _originally_ invented for military purposes. But then it became a resource for scientists; so considering Ann is a food scientist I reckon you’re probably right.

    • @Paldasan
      @Paldasan 2 года назад +6

      If you want your mind blown by history there is a video by Douglas Englbart from 1968 demonstrating things like the mouse (no, Apple nor Xerox invented it), networks, word processing and so forth. He also verbally describes some things that we would recognise as part of modern computerised life today.
      Let me just emphasise this is 1968.

    • @nicola_x
      @nicola_x 2 года назад

      @LaumiRez this comment made me laugh so much 😂

    • @Rentara1021
      @Rentara1021 2 года назад

      @@dearthofdoohickeys4703 the internet was not invented by nor for the military. It was created initially to network processors together over distances in order to share power and crunch data. It was purely for scientific discovery and research.
      In that vein, this video is pretty much exactly what the internet should be.

  • @matheusm.santana6527
    @matheusm.santana6527 2 года назад +337

    I find it really weird how simple the labeled ingredients are there. Here in Brazil is: carbonated water, sugar, cola nut extract, caffeine, caramel IV coloring, phosphoric acid acidulant and natural aroma.
    It specifies which color it uses, that it has cola nut and its more nut extract than caffeine, which aciduland it uses, and that all the secret ingredients combined under "Natural aroma" do not make up more of the product than the coloring or the acid.

    • @rogervanaman6739
      @rogervanaman6739 2 года назад +28

      They clearly have a different formula for Brazil. I don't know if the Kola Nut extract would have to be specifically mentioned in the US, it might be OK to call it a natural flavor but I'm not sure, but caffeine in both the Australian and US versions of the ingredients are both last.
      US: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, CAFFEINE
      Actually I looked it up and Kola Nut can just be called a natural flavor in the US, but still the caffeine being in a different spot is still saying it is probably different recipe. Natural flavors being in a different spot can be accounted for by the Brazilian ingredients specifically mentioning the Kola Nut.

    • @matheusm.santana6527
      @matheusm.santana6527 2 года назад +34

      @@rogervanaman6739 yes the recipe is different depending on where its made. The US for example uses corn syrup instead of sugar and soda hipsters have to buy mexican coke cause they think its the only one that still uses real sugar, when in reality is just US coke that doesn't use it.

    • @heatherkuhn6559
      @heatherkuhn6559 2 года назад +17

      @@matheusm.santana6527 The other thing the purists can do is go nuts before and during Passover when the US manufacturer makes it with sugar because corn syrup apparently counts as leavening to Ashkenazi Jews. Yep, Kosher for Passover Coke doesn't contain corn syrup. I know people who buy up as much as they can get every spring and ration it out for as long as they can.

    • @soniccookie655
      @soniccookie655 2 года назад +3

      @@matheusm.santana6527 I think they started adding corn syrup to Mexican Coke too actually, more recently.

    • @daltigoth3970
      @daltigoth3970 2 года назад +20

      @@matheusm.santana6527 It isn't that Americans aren't aware that most other countries use real sugar instead of corn syrup. Coke imported from Mexico is just more readily available than imports from other countries, especially in the southwest parts of the country. "Mexi-Coke" is available at most regular supermarkets for about the same price as the regular US version. Imports from other countries generally are not, and likely cost a lot more when they can be found.

  • @la_gobba_di_aigor
    @la_gobba_di_aigor 2 года назад +6

    Not related to the video but I'm truly impressed by your family's calligraphy! As someone with terrible writing and with my mom being a doctor with infecipherable writing I'm shocked at how beautiful all of your family's is!

  • @myteaminc
    @myteaminc 2 года назад +10

    In a way this reminds me of Claire Saffitz from Bon Appétit when she try’s to make a home made version of a popular candy. It’s chaos, laughter, fun, and learning all in one video, thank you for this!

  • @HowToCookThat
    @HowToCookThat  2 года назад +954

    What recipes would you like us to try and figure out next?

    • @skeiotoneskeis3056
      @skeiotoneskeis3056 2 года назад +46

      Mentos?

    • @shauryasaxena2823
      @shauryasaxena2823 2 года назад +3

      Love your videos

    • @shauryasaxena2823
      @shauryasaxena2823 2 года назад +53

      Please make more debunking videos

    • @ashleyluna1900
      @ashleyluna1900 2 года назад +43

      I’d love to see a copy-cat recipe of Oreo cakesters, since they’ve been discontinued. They actually tasted like twinkies so I guess twinkies? 😆

    • @vermilionette
      @vermilionette 2 года назад +14

      Dr. Stone recipe

  • @qienna6677
    @qienna6677 2 года назад +318

    Ann and James - Could clearly eventually work out the real coke recipe together
    Dave - Comedic relief?
    Love you guys XD

    • @farisha3054
      @farisha3054 2 года назад +6

      This is the type of family videos on RUclips I just love! Figuring stuff out, making it fun and educational!

  • @luxiel00
    @luxiel00 2 года назад +13

    this is a great concept for a series. id love to see you guys trying out different recipes and theories trying to figure out the "best" for other drinks and things.

  • @julsstay74
    @julsstay74 2 года назад +6

    I absolutely love seeing James in your videos. He was so interesting to watch and hear in the spicy chocolate video and now in this one, he looks really calm and very into the experiment. I hope he gets to appear more if he likes it too!! ^^ (Also congrats to him on being the closest one to find the taste!)

  • @anastasiatexley7361
    @anastasiatexley7361 2 года назад +166

    Ann is so wholesome that in a video where she mentions cocaine a kids app is willing to sponsor her

  • @Tala_Masca
    @Tala_Masca 2 года назад +360

    Dave as crazy scientist, he's got the mean laughter and the 'more, MOre, MORE!' down hahaha. I love that James got so close to the taste! He's got more of your genes Ann!

    • @linblum3218
      @linblum3218 2 года назад +7

      IT'S ALIVE!

    • @helenl3193
      @helenl3193 2 года назад +4

      Dave just needed a labcoat and a stormy night!

    • @drartemisa21
      @drartemisa21 2 года назад

      I've noticed from past videos he seemed to be more like Ann with the enjoying cooking aspect part of her personality and it's so cool that it looks like he still has that.

  • @jgrec13
    @jgrec13 2 года назад +7

    Dave adding the Pepsi syrup, cue me telling at the screen: “That’s cheating!!!”

  • @FireRose720
    @FireRose720 2 года назад +1

    James: Carefully measures ingredients
    Dave: MOAR!!!! *sploosh*

  • @FeatherFall101
    @FeatherFall101 2 года назад +374

    Dave's methodology is totally mine. Ann and James measuring out exact parts, tasting and making notes perfectly... then Dave just pouring things in and hoping for the best XD lets just add a bit of this and a bit of that it'll be fine lol!

    • @lesanimaux4416
      @lesanimaux4416 2 года назад +15

      Honestly, same. It's how I accidentally came up with The Best Tasting Pastasauce and sadly I've never been able to exactly make it that way again.

    • @decepticusprevails
      @decepticusprevails 2 года назад +11

      Plenty of recipes probably started with "I got a kitchen and no clue what I'm doing! Let's light this candle WOO!!!"

    • @bernhardire2557
      @bernhardire2557 2 года назад +1

      I think he tried to get the colour first 😀

    • @helenl3193
      @helenl3193 2 года назад

      @@bernhardire2557 yeah, it definitely seemed like he was more focused on the colour and sweetness than anything else. Tbf, I rarely drink coke/colas so off the top of my head I'd probably be aiming the same way!

    • @NevitaSahanerdgirl
      @NevitaSahanerdgirl 2 года назад

      Cracked me up too 🤣🤣

  • @Lulu-jl5zd
    @Lulu-jl5zd 2 года назад +399

    Dave thinks outside the box and I reckon with a little tinkering Pepsi - Coke could be the ultimate fusion... Slogans like: "It's not quite the real thing!" or "That's kinda what I like!" Great vlog. Really fun to watch :)

    • @mashakalinkina7207
      @mashakalinkina7207 2 года назад +9

      Pepsi’s slogan should be: “No Coke, Pepsi.” Haha

  • @gwendolynbenthul3536
    @gwendolynbenthul3536 2 года назад +12

    Coke syrup tankers must placard as an 8 corrosive. That means it's alkline. At least an 11 on the PH scale. The recipe is split in half and the syrup is made in Dallas and trucked to New York to be mixed with seltzer or whatever the second half of the recipe is. My dad used to drive tankers for Coke. Also we use Coke as a deiceing agent here in the US. I hope that helps.

    • @ptinvite7942
      @ptinvite7942 2 года назад +1

      Class 8 corrosive does not necessitate that the syrup is alkaline. If you look at the safety data sheet for Coke-cola classic syrup it is ph=2 - 3.3 which is an acid.

  • @missarielle2
    @missarielle2 2 года назад +34

    James has such a good sense of taste. Is he on his way to creating his own recipes?

  • @MadMax-rt2wl
    @MadMax-rt2wl 2 года назад +228

    "It's alive", that just had me laughing so much. At least this time Dave is not the only person food testing, and I love Dave's recipe.

    • @Crazyivan777
      @Crazyivan777 2 года назад +1

      Right before he said it, I said, "Dave's totally mad-scientisting it!" Then he said it, and I cackled!

  • @SnowyRVulpix
    @SnowyRVulpix 2 года назад +97

    Gotta be honest, I really hate that label on coke. "flavour" tells you nothing, and in a world where you can be allergic to virtually anything, accurate food labels are important.

    • @dontbefatuousjeffrey2494
      @dontbefatuousjeffrey2494 2 года назад +8

      "I soaked some sweaty footy socks to get this "flavour" - but it's ok. It was pasteurised!" :-O

  • @roidragecow
    @roidragecow 2 года назад +7

    I just want to say thank you for all the amazing content over the years Ann, I truly cannot help but appreciate all the wonderous amounts of cleaning you have gone through to show us how fake some content is. I can't wait for another ten years... only if you are up to it though! P.S. Please, please, PLEASE, keep the Never or Clever's coming I absolutely love the dynamic you and Dave have when reviewing items and only hope I can make my wife smile as you make Dave smile!

  • @TransformintheLord
    @TransformintheLord 2 года назад +1

    Dave’s expression is how parents feel when kids make surprises to eat or drink 🤣😂😅

  • @bethjensen2396
    @bethjensen2396 2 года назад +166

    It is pretty cool that the one that tasted most like coke was so light in colour, when that acid comes in I hope you remake his recipie but with the right acid.

    • @Banrion
      @Banrion 2 года назад +6

      Back in the 90's Crystal Pepsi was popular for about one summer. I'm not sure if Coke ever tried to compete with it. It was just Pepsi without any color, tasted the same.

  • @rmdhn1
    @rmdhn1 2 года назад +103

    Make this into a series
    "Food Lab"
    or
    "Making the most from my food science degree"

  • @valeriekesslerangeliclizar1386
    @valeriekesslerangeliclizar1386 2 года назад +9

    Clearly Dave missed out on being a mad scientist and James has a keen set of taste buds.

  • @jenholland6866
    @jenholland6866 2 года назад +2

    It’s cute how James and Ann put such similar ingredients in a similar order. Like mother like son

  • @ByHerHand
    @ByHerHand 2 года назад +246

    “It’s not quite coke yet…” - Dave, King of the Understatement

  • @andrewmattar4178
    @andrewmattar4178 2 года назад +49

    Seeing you testing and mixing ingredients, the little boy in me wanted someone to scream: "It's alive" maniacally. And, as always, Dave doesn't disappoint.

  • @Kharmakat
    @Kharmakat 2 года назад +1

    I love seeing you and your family having such great fun time together! Keep ‘em coming please! 😁😁

  • @angelarthrasher
    @angelarthrasher 2 года назад

    I love this family and how sweet they interact w/ each other and support their Mom's vids!! Love all vids you make!

  • @julieblair7472
    @julieblair7472 2 года назад +246

    Important to note: Caffeine actually has a pronounced, distinctive bitter flavor!

    • @EyeServnonbutKorrok
      @EyeServnonbutKorrok 2 года назад +13

      Thanks! I was just wondering, because the can of pepsi max i have in front of me says (translated from Swedish) ”flavor (including caffine)” in the ingredient list.

    • @fionalilly543
      @fionalilly543 2 года назад +5

      I've never much enjoyed coffee or a lot of soda, but I do like tea. I never noticed the taste of caffeine between herbal, caffeinated, and decaf, but I can feel it in my mouth. It has an almost dry texture. Also it gives me a stomach ache 🙈

    • @fraukevinetabulow4064
      @fraukevinetabulow4064 2 года назад +6

      My son was born prematurely and had heart problems, so the clinic decided to administer caffeine to a two pound baby. I was curious 25 years ago and tried what they gave him, it tasted 100 % like lemon to me.

    • @MGX93dot
      @MGX93dot 2 года назад

      yes, which is why coffee tastes like shit and people usually chuck loads of sugar and milk into it to taste something resembling nice.

    • @karenfield3665
      @karenfield3665 2 года назад +5

      The carbonation also has a flavor, carbonic acid. Surprised it didn't get a mention.

  • @mayukhabommaraju5068
    @mayukhabommaraju5068 2 года назад +78

    I’m a research student and the next time I’m doing an experiment I’m doing it like Dave does 😂😂😂 “MORE”.

    • @katie_me
      @katie_me 2 года назад +10

      I'm a researcher as well, and it is fun to imagine slightly worrying my coworkers by simply staring at my workstation and muttering "MORE" with no explanation
      Gotta keep the weekly lab meetings fun 😄

  • @peacefulplace6208
    @peacefulplace6208 2 года назад +6

    I love that even the games you choose for sponsorship have something educational and good for the mind) And this is a great creative idea! Hope there's more of these! ❤

  • @dk3212
    @dk3212 2 года назад +1

    MOAR!! Wonderful. One of my favorite videos you've ever done. I'd love to see more of these.

  • @BellePullman
    @BellePullman 2 года назад +130

    Not only is the experiment fascinating, but I love the family vibe going on!

  • @deekshanautiyal4371
    @deekshanautiyal4371 2 года назад +137

    Anne: Let's mix different recipes and have a taste test.
    Dave: Chance for revenge 😈

  • @Dreaminvader420
    @Dreaminvader420 2 года назад

    Love when the family gets in on the videos. You are all such wonderful people, thanks for sharing with us!

  • @TheDBPhantom
    @TheDBPhantom 2 года назад +1

    Dave's way of testing is like mine- that's why I watch your videos! I get to watch someone bake perfectly, plus you're super informative and helpful

  • @shikhar3281
    @shikhar3281 2 года назад +91

    "My secret ingredient in coke was pepsi."
    -Dave 2021

  • @whatupboots8825
    @whatupboots8825 2 года назад +22

    My niece showed me a video on tik tok that looked very suspicious. It turns out that you debunked that video and prevented her from getting very harmed. So glad that you are doing this Ann and bringing awareness to the issue :)

  • @newshefan
    @newshefan 2 года назад

    The taste test segment is an example of good video making - no music needed, no clever effects needed. Just people interested in what they are doing.

  • @kovanova9409
    @kovanova9409 2 года назад +1

    Your camera confidence is amazing, ive been watching your channel for a long time and am happy to see how well youve done to pop up in news and mentions by other channels and podcasts

  • @mossball5818
    @mossball5818 2 года назад +72

    Ann and James: carefully smells and examines each ingredient, measures and records each amount, adds slowly and adjusts carefully
    Dave: Is utterly Dave 🤣🤣

  • @lilyberosh5528
    @lilyberosh5528 2 года назад +194

    nothing like snuggling in bed on a friday night enjoying Ann's content. Her voice is so soothing - we need a podcast! :D

  • @BabyGoth69
    @BabyGoth69 2 года назад +1

    I always love how Dave is so childish and funny ♡ also how james is always so serious and commited hahaha xD

  • @Kaylzand
    @Kaylzand 2 года назад +1

    Love this idea! The family teamwork is so funny. Thanks for amazing content as usual!

  • @gnatscrafts
    @gnatscrafts 2 года назад +177

    Listening to your recipe after James said his, I was amazed how similar they were! You two must have very refined and distinguishing pallets!

    • @trishoconnor2169
      @trishoconnor2169 2 года назад +3

      I thought the same thing!

    • @mariawelych4294
      @mariawelych4294 2 года назад +3

      @@trishoconnor2169 Me, too! James should follow his mother’s career!

  • @spencerferguson2185
    @spencerferguson2185 2 года назад +12

    I love how much your content differs from the sea of family friendly content out. That is to say it has no obnoxious screaming, constant merch plugs and thousands of mid roll ads. Its truly always a joy to see you and Dave on camera. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @notreyaa
    @notreyaa 2 года назад +1

    Dave is just throwing stuff in the pot and then theres Ann and James looking carefully at each ingredient lmao

  • @chloeward3673
    @chloeward3673 2 года назад

    This is one of the only videos where I haven’t skipped forward through the ad because I love this channel so much!

  • @WaffleThief
    @WaffleThief 2 года назад +39

    The list of patrons is getting longer and longer. It's nice to see so many people supporting honest content creators. 😄

  • @liv97497
    @liv97497 2 года назад +210

    This reminds me of gourmet makes - all we need is a read-through of the ingredients haha. Also, I now desperately need a Claire Saffitz and Ann Reardon collab.

    • @catc8927
      @catc8927 2 года назад +12

      OMG yes, Ann would totally crush it at Gourmet Makes!

    • @vinstinct
      @vinstinct 2 года назад +5

      I miss the old BA Kitchen.

    • @drartemisa21
      @drartemisa21 2 года назад +1

      @@vinstinct yeah it sucks what management let happen and perpetuated. No one won :(

  • @laylasmit7261
    @laylasmit7261 2 года назад

    I absolutely love this joint family task video! Please do more

  • @koso0423
    @koso0423 2 года назад

    Man, I really loved the montage you made! Super fitting music and fun editing!

  • @lemonmelon2612
    @lemonmelon2612 2 года назад +125

    I just received your book because my parents were holding it as a birthday present! I love it, it’s my favourite cookbook and I really enjoy reading all the technical stuff about different ingredients and how they affect the ending result.

    • @bosselotiscanon
      @bosselotiscanon 2 года назад +5

      i like your icon :D

    • @lemonmelon2612
      @lemonmelon2612 2 года назад +5

      @@bosselotiscanon
      Tysm. 😊❤️
      It’s my way of meeting Owl House fans without obviously saying “dO YoU WAtch THe oWL HoUse? 🥴” 😉

  • @lesanimaux4416
    @lesanimaux4416 2 года назад +61

    4:38 "whoa!"
    6:21 I love how Dave gives the camera this dirty look as if he didn't make this all by himself
    Ann: So I went out into the garden to collect some lavender and added that
    Dave: adds Pepsi *wink*
    James: wins anyway

    • @ashfresna3223
      @ashfresna3223 2 года назад +2

      Lol can we make a meme of Dave's "YUCK!" 😂😂😂😂
      I love it!!!🥰 So funny!!!

    • @ashfresna3223
      @ashfresna3223 2 года назад +2

      Of all the things Ann has made him try, such a strong reaction was to something that he created himself. Ann had nothing to do with this one. 😂😂😂

  • @laurakenney100
    @laurakenney100 2 года назад

    This video made me so happy. Thanks for sharing your fun, family experiment with all of us. I'd love to see more.

  • @breannap8585
    @breannap8585 2 года назад +1

    It's gotta be so much fun to have a food scientist and a Dave in the family.

  • @nattyyt1784
    @nattyyt1784 2 года назад +59

    I've been watching your content for a long time and you never fail to entertain! Not to mention the amazing effort you put in developing recipes, debunking videos and providing content!

  • @Jennycosmo1
    @Jennycosmo1 2 года назад +73

    I am severely allergic to nutmeg and I can attest that coke definitely has nutmeg in it. I cannot drink it.

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  2 года назад +23

      Do you get an anaphylactic reaction to nutmeg?

    • @Jennycosmo1
      @Jennycosmo1 2 года назад +20

      @@HowToCookThat yes, I ended up in the hospital last time! I had a pesto that had nutmeg in it, I had no idea!

    • @Irulan10
      @Irulan10 2 года назад +15

      Exactly! I wondered why nobody used it. There's absolutely nutmeg in coke, I can smell it.

    • @felicitygee381
      @felicitygee381 2 года назад +33

      @@HowToCookThat with 4m of us loyal followers all with different intolerances, allergies and taste buds think of the wealth of data at your fingertips in terms of ingredient identification! I only ask that you only use this power for good 😁 (we trust you)

    • @felicitygee381
      @felicitygee381 2 года назад +10

      @@Jennycosmo1 wow, I didn't even know it was possible to be allergic to nutmeg, that must be hard to identify safe foods. 💞💞

  • @bunniebie9269
    @bunniebie9269 2 года назад

    this was great, gave me big gourmet makes vibes!
    best of luck with the lockdown from perth! we're rooting for yas!

  • @Lexielouwho
    @Lexielouwho 2 года назад

    Great video as always. I love the combo of interesting, educational and humorous content you put out. Well done.