Science October 2009 PMID 19833970

The taste of carbonation.

Jayaram Chandrashekar, David Yarmolinsky, Lars von Buchholtz, Yuki Oka, William Sly, Nicholas J P Ryba, Charles S Zuker

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Peak: 3 in Nov 2020
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group primarily discusses how carbonation tastes unpleasant, with examples like someone comparing it to battery acid or mentioning how it causes stomach discomfort, which underscores their negative perception. Conversely, a few posts express enjoyment or curiosity, highlighting the diverse reactions, driven by tone and personal experience.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions reveal disagreement or dislike toward the taste of carbonation, with many expressing strong negative opinions.

InterestModerate interest

While many posts dislike carbonation, some show curiosity or partial appreciation, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts go into detailed reasons for their preferences, referencing taste, health, and scientific aspects, showing deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions mostly reflect personal taste and health implications, suggesting moderate impact on perceptions and behaviors.

Abstract in brief

  • Carbonated beverages activate taste neurons through somatosensory and chemosensory responses, but the exact cellular mechanisms were unclear.
  • Researchers identified that sour-sensing taste cells serve as the primary sensors for carbonation, with carbonic anhydrase 4 acting as the key CO2 receptor.
  • These findings explain how the taste of carbonation is perceived at a cellular level and highlight the role of specific taste cells in detecting CO2 in the mouth.]

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Fuse
@Fuse_is_HARD · X

It’s legit a blessing to hate the taste of carbonation in drinks

Dec 12, 2019 · 16 likes · 3,623 followers View post →
Vipin Varghese
@vipvargh · X

Whenever I see a patient on acetazolamide, I remember that they can’t taste the fizz in sodas. Acetazolamide may alter or eliminate the taste of carbonation. Every soda pop, beer, or champagne is flat to them. What a cruel world. https://t.co/aJUK0iui1G

Sep 3, 2019 · 11 likes · 1,398 followers View post →
human 7368
@B_Ball_Johnny · X

@hodgetwins Seems fake. They deliberately ignore the cap? And can't seem to figure out that you have to tip it up to drink?That's not a difficult concept. If you gather water of any kind, you would know how to drink liquid. Also they don't seem to be shocked at the taste of carbonation?

Feb 6, 2025 · 11 likes · 584 followers View post →
Snek
@Snekism · X

@OldMemeClown I think the taste of carbonation is the best part actually. https://t.co/xFpX9YjX2j

Jun 7, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 11 followers View post →
Kresten Lindorff-Larsen
@LindorffLarsen · X

@IrinaBezsonova @PDBeurope @buildmodels For SPARKLE, I suggest carbonic anhydrase because it turns out that the sparkling feeling when you drink a fizzy drink with CO2 is dependent on sour-sensing cells that depend on this enzyme

Oct 29, 2023 · 6 likes · 14,691 followers View post →
Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri
@DrSCaligiuri · X

A Bubbly Episode - The Taste of Carbonation https://t.co/V3wGdQtpmr

Jan 24, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 672 followers View post →

All mentions

Yaya @ Hikaru/ no. 1 Kim Dokja enjoyer
@PotatoTada · X

RT @decaf__6: i dont like the taste of carbonation...it kinda hurts sometimes. and i dont rlly like the taste of battery acid either. its a…

Oct 25, 2025 · 1 share · 183 followers View post →
decaf is very tired
@decaf__6 · X

i dont like the taste of carbonation...it kinda hurts sometimes. and i dont rlly like the taste of battery acid either. its a bit too sweet and artificial and stuff https://t.co/IRAC1VlGHt

Oct 25, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 71 followers View post →
Sav ☿
@kvvltfvvck · X

I love the taste of root beer on its own but the taste of carbonation is so disgusting and not to mention it just makes my stomach hurt like a bitch

Oct 7, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,867 followers View post →
Tori Migaku
@Tori_Migaku · X

Forgot to post picture, also high ball is kinda ass, i think its made from soda water which i hate, slight hint of apple does not cover the taste of carbonation. Also its jim beam which doesn't help. https://t.co/qIt62pP0kS

Aug 5, 2025 · 1 like · 243 followers View post →
Sammy Cat
@sammybeckett.bsky.social · Bluesky

I prefer the taste of carbonation too

Aug 4, 2025 View post →
The least gay Pepsi man
@Damndaneal · X

@monk13384 FOR REALLL everyone in my family enjoys carbonated beverages and I just can't stand the taste of carbonation and give me looks whenever I say no to a soda

Aug 3, 2025 · 1 like · 19 followers View post →
Adelaide: Gay Point & Click Protagonist
@clownwhisper.bsky.social · Bluesky

I don't like the taste of carbonation at allllll and like Seltzers don't hide that taste like sodas do

Apr 3, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
human 7368
@B_Ball_Johnny · X

@hodgetwins Seems fake. They deliberately ignore the cap? And can't seem to figure out that you have to tip it up to drink?That's not a difficult concept. If you gather water of any kind, you would know how to drink liquid. Also they don't seem to be shocked at the taste of carbonation?

Feb 6, 2025 · 11 likes · 584 followers View post →
Rachel Amber Bloom
@dramadork884 · X

@leather_butch @AndyPeacock999 @pbAstronaut @JennyENicholson Yes but then you have to taste sparking water. (I drink a lot of still water I just don’t like the taste of carbonation with no flavor)

Jan 25, 2025 · 2,738 followers View post →
Jai Subramanian
@Neuro_Jai · X

@andyhersh @gunsnrosesgirl3 https://t.co/47QkNTTFcE

Dec 31, 2024 · 1 like · 60 followers View post →
JustineGSwaab
@JustineGSwaab · X

@GourlaySyd @tmprowell @CDCgov I think you may be confused with the taste of carbonation (CO2).

Nov 25, 2024 · 2,086 followers View post →
Ashley Eppley
@tvmoviesparks88 · X

@Jayecane Sometimes I think the difference is the taste of carbonation and sugar

Nov 20, 2024 · 2,893 followers View post →
Crylo, the Alien Life Form
@greenprocyon.bsky.social · Bluesky

STRAWBERRY Smooth and delicious. Since it was mellow, the taste of carbonation was a bit apparent, but it wasn't a huge issue. 8/10

Sep 15, 2024 View post →
crylo is starting over
@legacyprocyon.bsky.social · Bluesky

STRAWBERRY Smooth and delicious. Since it was mellow, the taste of carbonation was a bit apparent, but it wasn't a huge issue. 8/10

Sep 15, 2024 View post →
Bloop
@TheIrishViolin · X

@DelysidOfficial I carry mio everywhere, every type of water tastes like I’m licking a penny’s. I also hate the taste of carbonation and gag if something is carbonated . Idk maybe it’s some kind of mutation.

Aug 27, 2024 · 2 likes · 413 followers View post →
Draft Watch 3.0... (White Ave Johnny)
@Josephk90 · X

@JenMN72 Same. Well I can drink water but I do like the taste of carbonation once an awhile.

Mar 2, 2024 · 1 like · 287 followers View post →
logan
@pumpkincannibal · X

@racketyfence losing carbonation makes them taste better imo, both bc I hate the taste of carbonation and once it’s flat you taste the actual drink. Some drinks are better flat than others so it really just depends lol

Feb 18, 2024 · 1,026 followers View post →
Kresten Lindorff-Larsen
@LindorffLarsen · X

@Caroline_Bartma Works for champagne too

Jan 18, 2024 · 1 like · 14,691 followers View post →
Kresten Lindorff-Larsen
@LindorffLarsen · X

@IrinaBezsonova @PDBeurope @buildmodels For SPARKLE, I suggest carbonic anhydrase because it turns out that the sparkling feeling when you drink a fizzy drink with CO2 is dependent on sour-sensing cells that depend on this enzyme

Oct 29, 2023 · 6 likes · 14,691 followers View post →
THE APPLEBAUM INCIDENT
@AppIncident · X

I attribute a lot of my good health to the fact that I have not had more than the equivalent of One Soda in my entire life. Luckily, God didn’t let me enjoy the taste. In fact, he really made me despise the taste of carbonation. Thankful

Aug 6, 2023 · 55 followers View post →
Hannah
@JoshsGoldEye · X

I love the taste of carbonation

Jul 9, 2023 · 345 followers View post →
N/A
@offlinemind123 · X

@MattWalshBlog I disagree here @MattWalshBlog . Sparkling water is disgusting, I HATE the the taste of carbonation.

Jun 30, 2023 · 153 followers View post →
Snek
@Snekism · X

@OldMemeClown I think the taste of carbonation is the best part actually. https://t.co/xFpX9YjX2j

Jun 7, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 11 followers View post →
Adelaide: Fail-Ojou Queen
@clownwhisper · X

@Chesuchesuto @GaoRush I need sugar to mask the taste of carbonation

May 21, 2023 · 365 followers View post →
David Warner, MD, MS (he/him)
@david_warner_2 · X

Sources: 1. https://t.co/mT2ZwNaHf4 2. https://t.co/6d9AJiSQf8 3. https://t.co/LinA5XqJjs 4. https://t.co/xIwZpY5tVJ 5. https://t.co/EYGbEy2ntt

Mar 10, 2023 · 1 like · 459 followers View post →
BeePax
@BPaxton12 · X

@abu_Casey Haha jokes on them I loathe the taste of carbonation

Feb 4, 2023 · 1 like · 58 followers View post →
PanNessMain
@NessIsBest420 · X

@Alora_Anophis Everytime I see any discourse I have the urge to drink…but I can’t because USA and also I hate the taste of carbonation

Feb 4, 2023 · 216 followers View post →
Renegade Roo @MFF
@renegade_roo · X

@snow_derg Same! I've cut out all sugary soft drinks and just drink carbonated water. Lost so much weight from doing that too! I just love the taste of carbonation haha

Aug 6, 2022 · 1 like · 40,314 followers View post →
♡simone♡
@simone_416 · X

@_Scorpihoe yeah i legit don’t drink soda never have

Jul 28, 2022 · 1 like · 2,571 followers View post →
Lev Mirov (semi-hiatus)
@thelionmachine · X

@CrankyOtter Technically fermentation and carbonating water are both carbonation in a scientific sense but one of those tastes really bad and one is fine when flat, which, for sure there is a thing where I prefer the taste of carbonation levels that are almost impossible without fermentation.

Jul 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 3,486 followers View post →
c0deface42
@c0deface42 · X

@CosmonautMarcus I hate the taste of carbonation, so my body protects me against them.

Jun 1, 2022 · 13 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

@pavsmith carbonisation = acid = sour taste receptor activation https://t.co/waa8WynX8V (in rodents, but most likely similar in humans too)

Nov 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 8,806 followers View post →
David Musser
@DavidM_Tweets_ · X

To give a silly & trivial example of category three, if one does not prefer the taste of carbonation, they can safely remain agnostic regarding the health effects of soda (as so far as it concerns themselves), because they would not drink it, regardless of health concerns.

Oct 11, 2021 · 83 followers View post →
Walter Fischler-Ruiz
@LabeledLines · X

@Elles8belles @BarryJDickson @janelia @GuignardLab Not a member of that working group. I was just a young grad student presenting a poster about the taste of carbonation in flies. I miss those snake-like taste peg neurons! https://t.co/RH9rpe931k

Sep 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,424 followers View post →
Lemon Facts
@Lemonfacts2 · X

@PenisShitFac The taste of normal sparkling water is gross. But the ice sparkling water is good due to it having flavor and not the taste of carbonation

Aug 8, 2021 · 423 followers View post →
Bozo Dubbed Over
@ershinhavok · X

I just realized that the reason soda tastes so weird when it's flat is because the whole package hinges on the TASTE of carbonation. They had to orchestrate the entire taste of their beverage around a weird gas that they all add. Is that weird?

May 20, 2021 · 21 followers View post →
FUNdusBSN, RNC-MNN
@FUNdusRN · X

Guess who forgot topamax takes away the taste of carbonation in pop

Mar 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 237 followers View post →
Monique Mortise
@mmonique66 · X

RT @DrSCaligiuri: A Bubbly Episode - The Taste of Carbonation https://t.co/V3wGdQtpmr

Jan 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,327 followers View post →
Friedman Brain Institute
@SinaiBrain · X

RT @DrSCaligiuri: A Bubbly Episode - The Taste of Carbonation https://t.co/V3wGdQtpmr

Jan 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 12,319 followers View post →
Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri
@DrSCaligiuri · X

A Bubbly Episode - The Taste of Carbonation https://t.co/V3wGdQtpmr

Jan 24, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 672 followers View post →
Hamburger Freddy
@HamburgerFreddy · X

@lotushoney_ I've never heard anyone say they were craving the taste of carbonation

Nov 16, 2020 · 1 like · 191 followers View post →
hadlie
@cthulhusrose · X

@dumpstxrfire Anyone have options that don't have sparkling water? I don't drink and I despise the taste of carbonation, but I like feeling like I'm drinking something fancy

Nov 14, 2020 · 2,574 followers View post →
cloud
@lierregoeson · X

@amandaoee_ i enjoy the taste of carbonation. that little metal that comes through https://t.co/vxBvJ4GmWo

Nov 4, 2020 · 1 like · 345 followers View post →
Starlight
@its_starlightt · X

after not drinking soda for over six years, having my first bottle out of necessity because the vending machines were sold out of water, i can’t say i miss it. it’s hard to enjoy the taste of carbonation burning my throat lmao

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 like · 51 followers View post →
gordon
@BRlNKY · X

louie is fuckig disgusting. how do u like the taste of carbonation u little green bastard. hate ur ass.

Jun 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,020 followers View post →
Og trick
@Tristen_76 · X

RT @SteveIrwins: “I like the taste of carbonation and pepperoni in my mouth”

May 12, 2020 · 1 share · 224 followers View post →
shreky emogre
@SteveIrwins · X

“I like the taste of carbonation and pepperoni in my mouth”

May 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 41 followers View post →
Dr Sabina Stent
@SabinaStent · X

@amandazubillaga Oh wow, I didn't realise some meds altered the taste of carbonation. I just remember tasting nothing, or a persistent bitter taste. I was so relieved to come off them (I was on them longer than planned anyway).

Mar 22, 2020 · 5,800 followers View post →
Fuse
@Fuse_is_HARD · X

It’s legit a blessing to hate the taste of carbonation in drinks

Dec 12, 2019 · 16 likes · 3,623 followers View post →
Vipin Varghese
@vipvargh · X

Whenever I see a patient on acetazolamide, I remember that they can’t taste the fizz in sodas. Acetazolamide may alter or eliminate the taste of carbonation. Every soda pop, beer, or champagne is flat to them. What a cruel world. https://t.co/aJUK0iui1G

Sep 3, 2019 · 11 likes · 1,398 followers View post →
DasBoomer
@AJBoomer4 · X

@AdamPugh Excuse you, as a deviant who think anything carbonated but not flavored enough to mask the taste of carbonation is undrinkable, I object.

Aug 31, 2019 · 1 like · 201 followers View post →
The Four Top
@The4Top · X

Does carbonation taste like anything? Yes, it does: SOUR! @alexismadrigal fills us in on the science behind the taste of carbonation. @WIRED https://t.co/j8BsH9Ovu8

Aug 26, 2019 · 1 like · 587 followers View post →
EyeOnStalk
@EyeOnStalk · X

@mmmadcccow @TamarHaspel Me too (I say this as someone who hates the taste of carbonation). It's this belief that being thin just magically happens if you have the right tastes and background and other markers of social class. You either have the genes for self control or you're a degenerate.

Jun 24, 2019 · 1,550 followers View post →
Dr. CA
@DrCA_ · X

So if carbonic anhydrase is inhibited, then the channel will not have protons to allow the taste of carbonation on our taste buds (Frost and McKeena 175).

May 10, 2019 · 1 like · 4 followers View post →
Elizabeth Nolan Brown
@ENBrown · X

@petersuderman I sometimes fuck with sparkling Dasani but only b/c Swin's mom gives it to us (somehow just the name Dasani almost takes the taste of carbonation away)

Mar 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 48,051 followers View post →
taylor
@ttaylor_bennett · X

@gnothiseauton18 If I could get past the taste of carbonation

Feb 26, 2019 · 242 followers View post →
hank
@halpal_99 · X

Wow the taste of carbonation first thing in the morning really changes a person

Feb 15, 2019 · 197 followers View post →