Does Mentos explode in coke or Diet Coke 0?

The explosive reaction between Mentos and regular Coke is due to the presence of gelatin, Arabic gum, and sugar in regular Coke. When Mentos are dropped into regular Coke, the tiny nucleation sites on the surface of the candies act as catalysts for the release of carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the soda, resulting in a sudden and explosive release of gas. However, Diet Coke 0 does not contain these ingredients, so the reaction does not occur and there is no explosion.