ZZoopZeZoop replylemmy.worldUsed to love them as a kid. Eventually decided I didn't like them enough to justify the sticky fingers.9Reply
EEphera replylemmy.ml1Hide 1 replyOriginally, they were made from the marshmallow plant, by the way: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshmallow#History But yeah, the modern-day formula is quite different and rather highly processed...9Reply
aanomnom replysh.itjust.works2Hide 2 repliesSugar and gelatin, which is made from Pig bones and hooves mostly. So depends on your definition of natural.4Reply
ffartographer replylemmy.worldThank you for inviting me into your home, it seemed lovely. I gotta go home now and see if I can beat a thought from my own brain.2Reply
SSkybreakerEngineer replylemmy.worldAre you friends with an asshole beer can who takes you on interstellar adventures?2Reply
nn0respect replylemmy.worldIt's basically whipped corn syrup, so yes. It has the texture of a mousse, and a little bit oozy.3Reply
mojofrododojo replylemmy.worldyup. I drink root beer three times a year maybe, and it's IBC because it's consistent and crisp not cloying.4Reply
MMrQuallzin replylemmy.world1Hide 1 replyA&W for root beer floats, Mug preferably over Barqs, but almost no fast food place around here have Mug. Barqs does have caffeine as well which is a nice pick-me-up7Reply
SSiethron replylemmy.world1Hide 1 replyI don't know if they've gone national but I'm a Fit'z guy myself.4Reply
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...and a fluffer nutter.
The idea certainly intrigues me.
Used to love them as a kid. Eventually decided I didn't like them enough to justify the sticky fingers.
Originally, they were made from the marshmallow plant, by the way: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshmallow#History
But yeah, the modern-day formula is quite different and rather highly processed...
Marshmallow is basically cooked and whipped sugar.
Mallowed marsh dude. Basic science
Sugar and gelatin, which is made from Pig bones and hooves mostly.
So depends on your definition of natural.
So we’re looking at a ham sandwich
Thank you for inviting me into your home, it seemed lovely. I gotta go home now and see if I can beat a thought from my own brain.
Are you friends with an asshole beer can who takes you on interstellar adventures?
I've tried that. Enjoy having your mouth glued shut.
I've never tried this. Is it sweet?
It's basically whipped corn syrup, so yes. It has the texture of a mousse, and a little bit oozy.
More of an A&W person myself
Partial to IBC.
yup. I drink root beer three times a year maybe, and it's IBC because it's consistent and crisp not cloying.
pshaw, if we're talking bottles then it's Henry's or Virgil's.
Barqs has that bite
A&W for root beer floats, Mug preferably over Barqs, but almost no fast food place around here have Mug. Barqs does have caffeine as well which is a nice pick-me-up
I’d rather have Dr. Pepper or cherry cola for the caffeine.
I don't know if they've gone national but I'm a Fit'z guy myself.
Intrigued. Looks like high quality RB
Bundaberg makes a solid one, too.
Hell yeah brother
... and also a porn addiction
More of a Sioux City Sasparilla kinda guy
Best there is right there. I only can seem to find it at BevMo though.
Memes fucking hilarious tonight
How much sugar is in one of those?
yes.
Mug Moment
Root beer nooo! No rootbeer nooo 😭
Sprecher is my favorite. It's made with honey!