麦当劳麦旋风勺之谜终于解开

专家揭开了每只 McFlurry 随附的独特塑料勺子背后的真相

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

自 1998 年引入麦当劳菜单以来，McFlurry 已成为主打冷冻甜点。

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

多年来，由于与吉百利、雀巢和玛氏的合作，该公司多次重新设计包装并推出限量版口味。

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

但对于许多人来说，可能没有注意到的是每杯 McFlurry 都配有的独特的塑料勺子。

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随附勺子的照片，让一些粉丝摸不着头脑。

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."

标题写道：“这是一根吸管还是某种进食装置？”当该帖子出现在 X 上时，专家们也插话了，一位用户揭开了谜底：“这是一把钻头勺子。”

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

他们解释说：“他们通过那个孔将勺子连接到机器上，然后搅拌麦旋风以实现理想的混合。

"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."

“通过这样做，他们可以避免每次使用后清洁搅拌器，也可以防止冰淇淋粘附在工具上造成浪费。”

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."

这一想法得到了另一位参与者的进一步支持，他表示：“我们在某个时候都想知道这一点。它的设计很酷，因为勺子也变成了搅拌机。”

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

然而，人们对这个小玩意的看法仍然存在分歧，金拱门的一些顾客声称它只是一个勺子和吸管。

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."

一位人士在进一步概述该仪器的实用性时指出：“勺子是用来作为搅拌机附件进行混合的。节省时间、劳动步骤和机器成本。事实上，它并不是设计用作吸管的。”

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."

另一位评论员澄清了它的功能，并补充道：“如果你见过他们制作过一个东西，它会点击到机器上，这就是他们将东西混合到冰淇淋中的方式。就像附着在主轴件上一样。”

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

与此同时，英国麦当劳最近调整了菜单，停止提供 Milkybar Raspberry Ripple 和 Munchies Cookie Dough McFlurry 和 Mini McFlurry 甜点。

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.

它们已被 Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry 和 Twix Chocolate McFlurry 取代，全尺寸和迷你版本的售价分别为 2.19 英镑和 1.59 英镑。

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

这两款产品加入了常规麦提莎、奥利奥和 Smarties McFlurry 的行列，价格略低，分别为 1.69 英镑和 1.19 英镑。