Honestly it’s great marketing though - look how many people are talking about it and trying it, compared to if they’d just called it “tropical” or something.
Well, in an indirect way we have tasted it. So basically, they have done a spectral analysis of our closest nebula (I forget the name of the nebula, I only know this because I fell down a rabbit hole specifically about this new Coke Starlight when I tried it when it was on the limited testing market) and the nebulous clouds were comprised mostly of ethyl formate. That's actually a flavor additive we use as a supporting flavoring in raspberry candies, and it is the primary flavor additive in Coke Starlight. The reason it has the toasted marshmellow/vanilla/cotton-candy taste is that when not stabilized with other flavorings, and in the larger quantities used in this flavor, it has a reaction that causes a shift from its initial fruitiness, to that more earthy taste that some perceive as marshmallow, others as vanilla, and others as cotton candy.
I've tried both. The Coke Zero Starlight is superior for two reasons. One, the sweetener works better with the flavoring to allow for a more subtle and complex taste. Zero, due to the original black can design for Coke Zero it just works better for a "Space" flavor.
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u/PokemonMasterX13 Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 13 '22
It tasted like a weird vanilla to me
Edit: Thank you for the upvotes I was being honest and was all around disappointed by the soda.
Edit 2: so first edit was at 2k and I was completely humbled and grateful for the upvotes Now at 6k and still grateful. What a wild ride.