McFlurry

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A McFlurry is a brand of flavored ice cream distributed by McDonald's restaurants. Developed and first sold in Canada, McFlurry debuted in October, 1997.^[1]

1 Preparation
2 Environmental Controversy
3 Around the World
4 References
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Preparation

McFlurry consists of whipped, soft-serve McDonald's vanilla-flavored ice cream product in a cup. The McFlurry has a specially designed spoon with a hole in the handle which is attached to a blender. Sprinkles or various types of candy are added to the cup which is then blended using the spoon.

The ice cream product in a McFlurry is the same product McDonald's uses for its cones and Sundaes. The ice cream product is made from UHT milk, extended with methylcellulose. Flavours vary from market to market, and new flavours are introduced regularly.

[edit] Environmental Controversy

Prior to September, 2006, McFlurry container lids were of a size that caused animals to become trapped with their heads inside the container, similar to the Yoplait Yogurt container controversy a few years earlier. A small outcry, particularly to protect hedgehogs and skunks, caused a redesign in the container shape. After "significant research and design testing," the size of the opening was reduced to prevent entry of these animals. ^[2]

[edit] Around the World

The McFlurry is available with many different toppings and variations, including:

Austria: Smarties, Kit Kat, Milka Cherry
Australia: Oreo, M&M's and Crunchie. (previous flavours: Nestlé Milo, Wonka Nerds, Cadbury Creme Egg, Peter's Drumstick, Berry Blast (Oreo and berry topping))
Argentina: (Originally titled McSwing^{[citation needed]}) Oreo, Rocklets, Cadbury's chocolate, Cadbury chocolate and yoghurt.
Brazil: Oreo and M&M's
Canada: Oreo, Smarties, and strawberry shortcake varieties. In the past a Rolo McFlurry was available, and the Caramilk flavor, launched in Summer 2006, is now always available due to popularity.
Chile: (Originally titled McSwing) Oreo, Rocklets (originally M&M's, and later Smarties), Cadbury's chocolate, Cadbury chocolate and yoghurt. New McSwing features bits of Mantecol bar
Colombia: M &M´s, Oreos, both with simple, chocolate, dulce de leche, or strawberry topping.
Czech Republic: Kit Kat, Bounty, Lentilky, strawberry
Denmark: M&M's, Daim
Finland: Daim, Smarties, Liquorice. Additional toppings are available seasonally, including Solero-sorbet, a mix of fresh strawberries and chocolate and gingerbread-chocolate.
France: M&M's Peanuts, Kit Kat, Daim, and Crunch Almond varieties
Germany: Smarties, Kit Kat, Milka Cherry
Greece: Nestle Crunch, Nesquick, Smarties
Guatemala: Oreo, M&M's, Hershey's Kisses with caramel, Snickers and Crunch.
Hong Kong: Oreo, Smarties, and Cappucino are available.
Israel : M&M's, Caramel, Oreo.
Italy: Caramel, Smarties, Kit Kat, Bacio
Japan: Oreo, Nestlé Crunch
Malaysia: Oreo, M&M's (previous flavours: Nestlé Milo)
Malta: Cadbury Flake Deluxe (available since summer 2006), Daim, Kit Kat, M&M's and Smarties
Mexico: M&M's, Oreo, Butterfinger, Hershey's Kisses, and Crunch
Netherlands: M&M's (peanut), Nestle Crunch, Rolo
New Zealand: (no longer on menu) M&M's, Oreo, Milo. McFlurry Swirls introduced later; sundae sauce was added before mixing.
Norway: Non Stop, Daim and Oboy available
Pakistan: Buttercrunch and Oreo.
Portugal: M&M's (peanut) and Kit Kat replacing Nestlé Crunch.
The Philippines: Cappuccino and Oreo.
Singapore: Oreos and Cappuccino are the two flavours available
South Africa : Astros, Caramel, Oreo.
Spain: M&M's and Nestlé Crunch and Smarties.
Sweden :Smarties, Daim
Taiwan :Oreo, M&M's, and Smarties
The United Kingdom: Smarties, Crunchie pieces & Dairy Milk pieces. At Easter, a Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry is sold (also available in Canada), which has chocolate pieces with yellow fondant icing. In 2005, other variations include Dream (white chocolate and strawberry sauce), Lion bar (toffee and wafer) Yorkie (milk chocolate and chocolate sauce), Flake Deluxe (milk chocolate and chocolate sauce), and currently Orange Matchmaker (chocolate sauce and orange chocolate pieces).
The United States: M&M's are used in place of Smarties, and Strawberry Shortcake is now unavailable though it was sold in various markets. Crushed Oreo and Butterfinger pieces are also used at many places and some locations also carry Snickers and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Uruguay: (Originally titled McSwing^{[citation needed]}) Oreo, M&M's, and Dulce de leche (Caramel)
Venezuela: Oreo, Mix Choco Shock and Mix Fresa Cool.

[edit] References

^ McFlurry USPTO trademark information. United States Patent and Trademark Office (1997-12-19). Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
^ "Hedgehogs humble McDonald's", news.yahoo.com, 2006-09-01. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.

[edit] See also

McDonald's menu items
Wendy's Frosty, a product similar to the McFlurry and the product to which the McFlurry can be seen as a response.
Dairy Queen Blizzard, the original fast food franchise Ice Cream and Candy Mixture
Hungry Jack's Storm