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Why a fast-food shake may contain no ice cream

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Major fast food chains routinely drop the crucial word 'milk' from their icy beverages for deeply legal reasons. These thick synthetic liquids are frequently formulated using vegetable oils, sweet corn syrup, and heavy guar gum stabilizers, perfectly mimicking a dairy treat without using actual cream.

Why a fast-food shake may contain no ice cream
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