People are only just realising hidden feature on McDonald's McFlurry spoons

Since its introduction to the menu in 1998, McDonald's iconic frozen dessert, the McFlurry, has delighted our taste buds.

Over the years, its design has undergone several changes, including alterations to the packaging and numerous variations, some of which were collaborations with confectionery giants such as Cadbury, Nestle, and Mars. However, one aspect of the product that seems to have slipped under the radar is the unique plastic spoon which accompanies each frozen treat.

A photo of a McFlurry, complete with spoon, was recently posted on Instagram, accompanied by a caption asking: "Is this a straw or some kind of eating device?" The puzzled McDonald's customer's post eventually found its way to X, where fast food enthusiasts were ready to provide an explanation.

"It's quite literally a drill bit spoon," revealed one X user. "They attach that spoon to a machine through that hole and it stirs the McFlurry to get a perfect mix. That way, they both save on having to clean a stirring tool on every serving and they don't waste the ice cream that would get stuck on it."

This was corroborated by a second person, who added: "We all wondered thus at some point. Its cool design because the spoon becomes the mixer as well."

Scores of people went onto question those comments, however, suggesting there was very little science behind the device, adding it was simply a spoon and/or straw. Further McDonald's experts responded though, backing up the claims of its savviness.

"Spoon made for use as the blender attachment used for mixing," one person wrote. "Saves on time, labour steps, and machine cost. It is not in fact designed to be used as a straw."

And another added: "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."

Last month, McDonald's announced major changes to its UK menu, including the removal of the Milkybar Raspberry Ripple and Munchies Cookie Dough McFlurry and Mini McFlurry options.

In their place, it introduced the temporary Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry and the Twix Chocolate McFlurry, priced at £2.19 and £1.59 for the full size and mini versions, respectively. These new additions join the permanent McFlurry flavours - Maltesers, Oreo, and Smarties - which are cheaper at £1.69 and £1.19.