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VonDBKelly/Updated Jan 31, 2023 5:28 PM m. ITS T
There's ice cream, and then there's McDonald's ice cream. It's the stuff of childhood memories and exciting car rides, and let's face it, growing up is hard sometimes and a soft-serve McD's is just what you need...assuming youMcDonald's Ice Cream Machinework that day.
It's been a staple on the McDonald's menu for a long, long time, like decades. We found out that there was some type of ice cream on their menu as far back as the 1940s, but those iconic sundaes we all know and love didn't appear until much later, 1978 to be exact.
Today, McDonald's ice cream is used in more than60 percentfrom themdessert menu. And no wonder: It's delicious, sure, but it's also incredibly versatile. Almost any sweet flavor pairs well with soft serve, so you'll probably think it can't get any better... until you try the following combination. After eating it dozens and dozens of times, you might want to ask yourself, what's not to know about McDonald's ice cream?
McDonald's made big changes to its recipes and no one noticed
When you stop by the drive-thru for ice cream or a sundae and think you're going to get the same thing you got on a hot sunny afternoon in the summers of your childhood, well, we hate to say it, but that's not exactly the case.
In 2017, the fast food giant made a really cool admission:McDonald's changed its ice cream recipesix months before the announcement and no one had noticed. OKCNBC, the changes came as part of a major menu revamp aimed at getting rid of artificial ingredients. Although the soft serve is said to have been free of preservatives and artificial colors, the recipe change removed the artificial flavors. Darci Forrest, Senior Director of Menu Innovation, said she did not take this change lightly: "We worked closely with our culinary team to ensure flavor was not compromised."
And it worked: By the time they made the announcement, the new ice cream rollout was nearly complete and available in nearly 14,000 restaurants.
Maybe soon you will be able to eat ice cream much easier and more often.
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Good news, ice cream lovers! McDonald's ice cream machines may well be much more reliable in the future, and no, they're not replacing them.
OKfood and wine, which is about to happen, is actually much cooler. A company called Kytch has developed a kind of remote brain that can connect to machines. Once synchronized, the machines, and all their aspects, can be controlled from the smartphone.
And here's the rub: it's super smart and can alert human workers when there's a problem (for example, if it's overcrowded or not very busy). It is also equipped with AI that can predict when things are going to go wrong. This allows franchisees to fix the machines before something breaks, and this will keep them running much more regularly. Early tests have been overwhelmingly positive, so we hope they roll out to all McDonald's.
McFlurry's international flavors are amazing.
Quick, what's your favorite McFlurry flavor? No matter how much you love your favorite, there are some international flavors that will make your choice seem super boring. Let's go to Malta first, where the McFlurry flavors are so good, you may need to add it to your holiday plans. Stop by McD's in this island nation and you can choose from Baci (Italian chocolate), Snickers, a cookie and caramel creation, a cookie and strawberry dessert, or a cookie and chocolate McFlurry. Sounds amazing, right?
Well, let's talk about that.Singapore. They have McDonald's dessert kiosks and offer all kinds of fun things that change regularly. For the summer of 2020 they chose a banana theme. A Banana McFlurry? Yes please! If that's not your thing, you can also buy a Mudpie or a Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry. Meanwhile, Germany has gone the decadent McFlurry route, and fans can get a brownie and caramel, Toblerone, chocolate raspberry, or a Kit Kat McFlurry with raspberry sauce.
Now that you're hungry, there's good news: Some of these creations may very well make an appearance in the US. In 2019, the Netherlands' Stroopwafel McFlurry made the leap across the Atlantic (viabrand food).
He was the subject of a surprisingly long legal battle.
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In 1991, things finally came down to whatChicago Tribunehe said, was one of the oldest court cases in the city. City center? McDonald's, ice cream and millions of dollars.
When fans first flocked to theaters in 1977star Warsfilm, a legal battle with McDonald's took shape. There's a lot of legalese in the story, but basically a company called Central Ice Cream accused McDonald's of breaching a verbal contract in which they agreed to sell the ice cream company's Triple Ripple hats. When it went to court, it included allegations that McDonald's had launched "a campaign of harassment" against the ice cream company, and in 1984, Central Ice Cream, then bankrupt, won a $52 million jury verdict and a $15 settlement. .5 million.
The settlement went to Central Ice Cream's creditors, but McDonald's rejected the settlement in a bankruptcy hearing. So he went back to court, and it wasn't until 1991 that the owners of the then-defunct ice cream company were awarded another $4 million. Anywhere in Triple Ripple.
McDonald's accused of using fake vanilla
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Going all-natural is certainly a good thing, but what happens when there's only a limited amount of all-natural stuff available?
OKthe truth in advertising, revising recipes to get rid of artificial ingredients, as McDonald's did with its ice cream, has led to a series of class action lawsuits alleging that the products do not use real vanilla. Things started in February 2019, and dozens of lawsuits have been filed.
McDonald's received its lawsuit in March 2020, it saysfirst class stock. That's when Emelina Webber filed a lawsuit, alleging that the vanilla in her ice cream did not come from vanilla beans, but from a synthetic flavored product called vanillin. The awesome weapon, she says, is that her ingredient list says it contains "natural flavor," but she doesn't specify where that flavor comes from.
A few things are also worth noting: McDonald's isn't the only target for its ice cream, as lawsuits have also been filed against Turkey Hill, Edy's, and Breyers. and accscientific american, companies are fighting an uphill battle. Demand for all-natural vanilla is increasing while production is declining. So where is Mickey D's?
McDonald's ice cream was made with pork fat.
Pork products, usually in jelly form, can be found in many underground places. Who knew that while eatingmarshmallows and jellyDo you eat products of animal origin? Knowing this, it's not so far-fetched to think that maybe, just maybe, McDonald's ice cream also contains some pork products.
it's a rumorcomes out a lot: McD's ice cream is made with pork fat.
But that's all it is - a rumor. McDonald's has officially addressed this, and more thanonce, and says it's just one of those myths that keeps spreading... and around. McDonald's New Zealand even went so far as to film a video in hopes of reassuring the public that the only animal products in ice cream are dairy ingredients. This should be something we can all agree on when it comes to soft serve.
In Germany there is a vegan version of McDonald's ice cream
With more and more people choosing foods that arevegetarian or vegan, it's no wonder McDonald's is finding new ways to offer these options. OKthey, your current product is considered lacto-vegetarian, which basically means it contains milk, but no other non-dairy animal products.
However, in Germany, vegan customers have a dessert option that honestly looks really tasty even if you're not vegan. OKCompletely Vegan Buzz, McDonald's launched a vegan ice cream and therefore a vegan McFlurry.
It's essentially strawberry ice cream. In its McFlurry form, it's mixed with Oreo chunks and we know that, right? A Chocolate Strawberry McFlurry Oreo? You don't have to be vegan for this. Given that the new product launched in only a few stores in March 2020 and planned to release it in all German locations by the end of the month, it could be a while before it hits the US. Let's hope this sweet European creation is over. also in all American McD's.
Yes, ice machines break frequently, but there's a good reason
Seriously, is there a more disappointing way to end a Monday than going to McD's for a little "Made the Day" treat only to find the ice machines again? What gives?
OKwall street newspaper, it happens so often that there are conspiracy theories about why machines always fail. And it's not just in the US: Customers at McD's international locations have the same complaints. One of the most popular theories is that employees just don't feel like cleaning the machines, so they just say they're discouraged. But that's not true, although cleanliness is part of the problem.
McDonald's spokespersons say the problem is that the machines are turned off and cleaned at the same time of day that late-night cravings occur, and it's a daunting task. Just preparing the machines for cleaning is an 11-step process, remove various parts, rinse and sanitize, and then run an automated process that takes time. Some McDonald's locations may be open 24/7, but the ice machines are not, which means someone is going to be disappointed.
However, that's only part of the problem, and franchisees report that the machines are very demanding, with around 25% of the company's ice cream machines broken at some point.
McDonald's ice cream has been the subject of some hilarious rumors on the Internet.
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As I'm sure you know, if you spend any time on the internet, it's a super weird place. Conspiracy theories abound, and even McDonald's ice cream hasn't escaped the subject of some very bizarre rumors.
Remember those chain emails you would inevitably send yourself from relatives of a certain age? OKSnoutRumors have been circulating since at least 1997 that McDonald's is including some non-food ingredients in its bland dishes. That's when it was first claimed that there was no real dairy in any of their dairy products, and the email author knows this because a friend of a friend had a sister who knew a man who was married to someone who was intolerant. to lactose. . , but he could just as easily eat a waffle cone. (And here we say: if you are lactose intolerant, please do not do this). Of course, that is not true.
Other rumors include the weird McFlurries containing bird feathers and adding little styrofoam balls to the ice cream for filling. One particularly nasty rumor even accused McDonald's of using cow's eyes as a thickening agent in their milkshakes. None of these things are true, but we give the rumor points for being creative.
There are some awesome menu hacks for McDonald's ice cream
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McDonald's ice cream can be used in most desserts, but would you like even more options? here someMcDonald's menu tricksbe very useful.
and aeditorasked about McFlurry's tricks, the Internet did not disappoint. Some of the suggestions looked absolutely delicious, like the ones with very important information about the clover smoothie. The shake is made with a mint flavor and if you ask nicely you can mix it into your Oreo McFlurry.
Others suggest that you should definitely order a plate of pancakes and then order a cookie and their ice cream cone to make a cookie based sundae. (Or order two cookies and put the ice cream in the middle for an ice cream sandwich.)
Other ideas? Order a piece of bacon and crumble it into your sundae or McFlurry. When breakfast arrives, be sure to order pancakes and a make-your-own ice cream cone to start your day. Go ahead and order a bag of apples to add to your caramel ice cream, or go with the sugar and add some donut sticks to your sundae dessert.
You are welcome! (And don't forget to dip your fries, too!)