What is the end of a McDonald's spoon for?

So why exactly would the spoon be hollow if not to be used as a straw? The hollowness of the spoon is actually used in the process of blending the McFlurry. The spoon is designed to fit snugly into the machine that blends in the toppings.

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What is the clip on the end of a McFlurry spoon?

Rather than being a straw, the opening at the top of the spoon is actually meant for mixing. After the ice cream and topping is in the cup, workers insert the spoon in the cup and the utensil hooks into a machine that mixes the McFlurry together.

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What is the story behind the McFlurry spoon?

The TikTok creator explained: "You see, McDonalds didn't want to clean their beaters after every McFlurry, so instead they designed a spoon that would also work as the mixer.

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What are McDonald's spoons made of?

McDonald's McFlurry loses plastic spoon as branches switch to cutlery made from paper. McDonald's is ditching the iconic McFlurry spoon as it replaces all its plastic cutlery with items made from paper.

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What is the history of the McFlurry?

The McFlurry was created by Canadian McDonald's franchisee Ron McLellan in Bathurst, New Brunswick, in 1995. In the U.S., the McFlurry was test-marketed in select regions in 1997. By March of 1998 the product was available to all U.S. and Canada locations and has been gradually introduced in other locations since then.

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Why is it called McFlurry?

The name comes from the process in which the spoon is attached to the McFlurry® mixer which is used to 'flurry' the ice cream and inclusions (and sauce if applicable) together, before being given to the customer.

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Who invented the McFlurry spoon?

"The McFlurry spoon was invented by an employee at one of McDonald's suppliers, Flurry International, in 1995," McDonald's explains. "Since then, the McFlurry spoon design has been an iconic part of the dessert's experience!"

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What are KFC spoons made of?

KFC has made the switch to FSC™ certified paper BioStraws and FSC™ certified birchwood spoons and forks sourced from sustainably-managed forests. They are 100% paper/wood and can be home composted together with food scraps. For a quick service restaurant like KFC, straws and cutlery are both convenient and necessary.

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What do McDonald's coat their fries in?

In addition to frying and seasoning the fries, McDonald's coats them in dextrose, a form a sugar.

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What does McDonald's fry their fries in?

Once in our kitchens, we cook them in our canola-blend oil so you can have them crispy and hot—just the way you like them. Want to hear more about our fry ingredients? Get the down low on how we flavor our fries.

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Can you drink through the McFlurry spoon?

It turns out they're not for drinking at all. A supposed McDonald's employee posted a video on social media showing exactly what the spoons – that certainly look like straws as well – are really for, and the internet is blown away.

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Why do McFlurry cups fold?

Dobrik reveals the chain's signature McFlurry dessert cups are designed to fit securely on top of a standard drink cup, allowing customers to "lock" the two items together. The design feature makes it easier to transport both items at once.

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What was the first McFlurry flavor?

The McFlurry was first introduced in 1997. It was invented in 1995 by Ron McLellan, a McDonalds franchisee. A McFlurry consists of whipped soft serve vanilla ice cream and a sweet topping. The original flavours for a McFlurry were Oreo, Heath, Nestle Crunch, M&M's and Butterfinger.

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What are the doughnut balls in a McFlurry?

Now, McDonald's has outdone themselves with the newest doughnut ball Mcflurry! Made with creamy vanilla soft serve, this McFlurry is topped with hot fudge sauce and Oreo cookie crumbles—and no, we're not talking about the Oreo fudge McFlurry. The kicker? There are four cinnamon doughnut balls on top of the ice cream.

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What is a McFlurry Lotus?

Lotus Biscoff McFlurry

The sweet and creamy soft-serve is swirled with delicious Biscoff crumble that add an extra crunch. The McFlurry with the unique taste of Biscoff is currently on the menu in McDonald's Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, France and Czech Republic.

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What is the ice cream spoon called?

In common usage, a scoop is any specialized spoon used to serve food.

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Why aren't McDonald's fries vegan?

Unfortunately for vegan American McDonald's fans, the fries there aren't plant-based. This is because one of the ingredients is “natural beef flavoring,” which contains milk. “When our suppliers partially fry our cut potatoes, they use an oil blend that contains beef flavoring,” the McDonald's website states.

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Why do McDonald's fries taste different?

"It's because McDonald's cooks their fries with beef flavoring mixed within their vegetable oil," divulged the content creator.

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Can vegans eat McDonald's fries?

The fries are not coated in any fats or substances from an animal. Once at the restaurant, our fries are simply cooked in dedicated frying vats in a non-hydrogenated blend of sunflower and rapeseed oil which is 100 percent suitable for vegans.

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Why does KFC use sporks?

This specially designed spork helps to optimize the consumption of KFC sides, including mashed potatoes, dips and more. Speaking about the unique utensil, Nick Chavez, CMO at KFC USA explains, "KFC Finger Sporks are taking sides off the sidelines and putting them in the spotlight.

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Does KFC still use sporks?

But now, the versatile plastic utensil is getting a fun tweak with the new KFC Finger Sporks. KFC, the company that helped put sporks on the map in the 1970s when Colonel Harland Sanders adopted them as the utensil of choice for all of his Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants, is remixing the three-pronged utensils.

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Why are McDonald's spoons hollow?

The hollowness of the spoon is actually used in the process of blending the McFlurry. The spoon is designed to fit snugly into the machine that blends in the toppings. After the employee uses the soft-serve McDonald's ice cream machine to fill the cup, they scoop the topping of your choice onto the ice cream.

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Is McDonald's Oreo McFlurry Halal?

No, we don't. McDonald's does not offer Halal-certified food.

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What is McDonald's sundae made of?

Our classic Hot Fudge Sundae is made with creamy vanilla soft serve and smothered in chocolatey hot fudge topping. It's a perfectly sweet addition to any of your favorite McDonald's items. There are 330 calories in a McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae. *Mobile Order & Pay at participating McDonald's.

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