麥當勞麥旋風勺之謎終於解開

專家揭開了每隻 McFlurry 隨附的獨特塑膠勺子背後的真相

Since its introduction to McDonald's menu in 1998, the McFlurry has become a staple frozen dessert.

自 1998 年引入麥當勞菜單以來，McFlurry 已成為主打冷凍甜點。

Over the years, it's seen several packaging redesigns and limited-edition flavours, thanks to partnerships with Cadbury, Nestle, and Mars.

多年來，由於與吉百利、雀巢和瑪氏的合作，該公司多次重新設計包裝並推出限量版口味。

But something that might have slipped under the radar for many is the distinctive plastic spoon that accompanies every McFlurry.

但對許多人來說，可能沒有註意到的是每杯 McFlurry 都配有的獨特的塑膠湯匙。

A picture of one of the treats with its accompanying spoon was shared on Instagram recently, leaving some fans scratching their heads.

最近，Instagram 上分享了其中一款零食及其隨附湯匙的照片，讓一些粉絲摸不著頭腦。

The caption reads: "Is this a straw or some kind of eating device?" Experts chimed in when the post surfaced on X, with one user revealing the mystery: "It's a drill bit spoon."

標題寫道：“這是一根吸管還是某種進食裝置？”當該帖子出現在 X 上時，專家們也插話了，一位用戶揭開了謎底：“這是一把鑽頭勺子。”

They explained: "They attach that spoon to a machine via that hole, which then stirs the McFlurry to achieve an ideal mix.

他們解釋說：「他們透過那個孔將湯匙連接到機器上，然後攪拌麥旋風以實現理想的混合。

"By doing so, they avoid the need to clean a stirrer after each use and also prevent waste caused by ice cream adhering to the tool."

“通過這樣做，他們可以避免每次使用後清潔攪拌器，也可以防止冰淇淋粘附在工具上造成浪費。”

This notion received further support from another participant, who expressed: "We all wondered thus at some point. Its cool design because the spoon becomes the mixer as well."

這一想法得到了另一位參與者的進一步支持，他說：“我們在某個時候都想知道這一點。它的設計很酷，因為湯匙也變成了攪拌機。”

Opinions remained divided over the gadget, however, with some customers of the Golden Arches claiming it was simply a spoon and straw.

然而，人們對這個小玩意的看法仍然存在分歧，金拱門的一些顧客聲稱它只是一個湯匙和吸管。

Outlining the instrument's practicality further, one individual noted in response: "Spoon made for use as the blender attachment used for mixing. Saves on time, labor steps, and machine cost. It is not in fact designed to be used as a straw."

一位人士在進一步概述該儀器的實用性時指出：“勺子是用來作為攪拌機附件進行混合的。節省時間、勞動步驟和機器成本。事實上，它並不是設計用作吸管的。”

And another commentator clarified its function, adding: "If you've ever seen them make one that thing clicks onto the machine and that's how they blend stuff into the ice cream. It's like that to attach to the spindle piece."

另一位評論員澄清了它的功能，並補充說：「如果你見過他們製作過一個東西，它會點擊到機器上，這就是他們將東西混合到冰淇淋中的方式。就像附著在主軸件上一樣。

Meanwhile, McDonald's UK recently shook up its menu by discontinuing the Milkybar Raspberry Ripple and Munchies Cookie Dough McFlurry and Mini McFlurry desserts.

同時，英國麥當勞最近調整了菜單，停止提供 Milkybar Raspberry Ripple 和 Munchies Cookie Dough McFlurry 和 Mini McFlurry 甜點。

They've been replaced by the Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry and the Twix Chocolate McFlurry, priced at £2.19 and £1.59 respectively for the full size and mini versions.

它們已被 Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry 和 Twix Chocolate McFlurry 取代，全尺寸和迷你版本的售價分別為 2.19 英鎊和 1.59 英鎊。

The duo join the regular Maltesers, Oreo, and Smarties McFlurry options, which are priced slightly lower at £1.69 and £1.19.

這兩款產品加入了常規麥提莎、奧利奧和 Smarties McFlurry 的行列，價格略低，分別為 1.69 英鎊和 1.19 英鎊。