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There are 100 questions about “Milkshakes” in the “What's in the food?” topic.
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- 61. Is it true that you use rats milk for your Milkshakes
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Absolutely not. A full list of milkshake ingredients - in fact a breakdown of the ingredients for every McDonald's food product - is available for download in the 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk in the 'Ingredients list' section.
(August 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 62. This cochineal in your milkshakes... is it crushed beetles? One of your staff told me it was crushed beetles and beetles blood, which doesnt quite sound as pleasant as "natural animal colouring"
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Cochineal is a colour derived from animal sources but McDonald's no longer uses this colouring in their Strawberry Milkshakes, therefore the Strawberry Milkshakes are now suitable for vegetarians.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 63. I heard that McDonalds shakes contain chicken fat. Any truth in this rumour?
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There is no chicken fat in the Milkshakes. You'll be amazed how many questions there have been about milkshakes. Each milkshake will have slightly different ingredients depending on its flavour but all milkshakes are made up of around 75 percent of milk, which comes from the British Isles. The full ingredients of the milkshake base (before specific flavouring) are: Milk, skimmed milk, cream, sugar, skimmed milk powder, glucose. Stabilisers: E412 guar gum, E452 sodium phosphate, E407 carrageenan, E466 carboxymethylcellulose. Vanilla flavour. If you would like any further details on the milkshakes or indeed any item on the McDonald's menu, all food, ingredients and nutritional information are available online in 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk under the 'Nutrition Counter' section.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 64. Is it true that the recipe for your oh so yummy milkshakes was actually found on a pirate ship in the Bahamas? I love pirates. Neil.
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Lovely as it would be to say that this is the case, unfortunately, the recipe was not found in the Bahamas and had nothing to do with pirates but is the result of research, quality ingredients and careful preparation. McDonald's is very pleased to hear that you love the taste though. The full ingredients for the Milkshakes, and all other McDonald's food items, are available online at www.mcdonalds.co.uk in the 'Eat Smart' section.
(June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 65. Are your milkshakes served in UK branches suitable for vegetarians?
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Yes, all the milkshakes at McDonald's are suitable for vegetarians, as McDonald's no longer uses E120 cochineal in the Strawberry Milkshake. The new colouring is beetroot juice concentrate E162. (June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 66. I drank a milkshake only to find it had a peculiar taste. Now I'm ill. What could be the problem?
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Sorry to hear this – but there really isn't any ingredient in a Milkshake that would make a healthy person feel unwell. It may be worth taking a look at the ingredients in case you are allergic to any of them. You can find them at www.mcdonalds.co.uk in the `Eat Smart` section.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 67. im drinking a strawberry milkshake right now in the US, is there any real fruit in these shakes? if not what are those chunks in my shake... and its NOT ice cream chunks
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This website has been set-up to deal primarily with questions regarding McDonald's in the UK and therefore cannot comment on McDonald's restaurants in other countries. Please visit www.mcdonalds.com or speak to your local restaurant manager for more information. (July 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 68. Is it true your strawberry milkshakes contain beet root juices? Someone just told me they did after I drank one and I'm worried because I am highly allergic to beet root juice.
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It is true. McDonald's had previously used E120 in its Strawberry Milkshakes which is derived from the cochineal beetle. However, the new colouring agent is a beetroot juice concentrate E162 which is a natural extract of beetroot. It would be wise to immediately stop consuming the Strawberry Milkshake and consult your GP or physician for medical advice.
(July 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 69. Is there any salt in a McDonald's strawberry shake?
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There is approximately 0.2g of salt in a small Strawberry Milkshake, 0.4g in a medium shake and 0.6g in a large Strawberry Milkshake. If you would like any further details on the milkshakes or indeed any item on the McDonald's menu, all food, ingredients and nutritional information are available online in 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk under the 'Nutrition Counter' section.
(June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 70. I just wondered how you can sell a chocolate milkshake that doesnt taste remotely like chocolate. I know, I just purchased one and it honestly tasted of nothing, but by this time I was in my car, on the M60 motorway going to my next appointment. Very disappointing.
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McDonald’s is sorry you’re not a fan of its Chocolate Milkshake. Made up from around 75 percent milk from the British Isles, many of the millions of customers that visit McDonald’s maybe inclined to disagree with you – they believe them to be very tasty indeed.
(June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 71. Why aren't Milkshakes listed as a vegetarian option? what is their meat content?
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You might be interested to know that McDonald’s no longer uses E120 cochineal in their Strawberry Milkshakes. The new colouring is a beetroot juice concentrate which is a natural extract of beetroot which make all the milkshakes available for vegetarians.
(June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 72. What makes McDonald's milkshakes so thick?
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McDonald’s milkshakes contain milk as the largest ingredient. When milk and sugar are refrigerated to a certain temperature, the combination of sugar and ice particles naturally thickens the mixture. The milkshake machines keep this mixture constantly moving so that air can also thicken the consistency. A stabilizing agent, E412 guar gum, is also added, as it is to many ice creams you can buy in the supermarkets.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 73. Why do you say the pink food colouring comes from an animal instead of the cochineal beetle (or just say it's from an insect)? It is not an animal.
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You might be interested to know that McDonald’s no longer uses E120 cochineal in their Strawberry Milkshakes. The new colouring is a beetroot juice concentrate which is a natural extract of beetroot which make all the milkshakes available for vegetarians.
(June 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 74. do u thicken your milkshakes with lard?
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No. McDonald’s does not thicken the milkshakes with lard. Each milkshake will have slightly different ingredients depending on its flavour but all milkshakes are made up of around 75 percent of milk, which comes from the British isles. The full ingredients of the milkshake base (before specific flavouring) are: Milk, skimmed milk, cream, sugar, skimmed milk powder, glucose. Stabilisers: E412 guar gum, E452 sodium phosphate, E407 carrageenan, E466 carboxymethylcellulose. Vanilla flavour. If you would like any further details on the milkshakes or indeed any item on the McDonald’s menu, all food, ingredients and nutritional information are available online in 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk under the 'Nutrition Counter' section.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 75. I heard that Milkshakes are made from Pig's fat, is it true?
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No pig fat. No chicken fat. No lard. And definitely no feathers. You’ll be amazed how many questions there have been about milkshakes. Each milkshake will have slightly different ingredients depending on its flavour but all milkshakes are made up of around 75 percent of milk, which comes from the British isles. The full ingredients of the milkshake base (before specific flavouring) are: Milk, skimmed milk, cream, sugar, skimmed milk powder, glucose. Stabilisers: E412 guar gum, E452 sodium phosphate, E407 carrageenan, E466 carboxymethylcellulose. Vanilla flavour. If you would like any further details on the milkshakes or indeed any item on the McDonald’s menu, all food, ingredients and nutritional information are available online in 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk under the 'Nutrition Counter' section.
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