What are milkshakes?
A milkshake is a cold, thick drink or semifrozen dessert made from milk, ice cream or a frozen dairy mix. There is no federal FDA definition we found, but state rules such as Georgia's define it as a semifrozen food made by freezing a pasteurized mix, with at least 3.25 percent milkfat. USDA lists a thick vanilla shake at 112 kcal per 100 g.
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What is a milkshake?
Georgia rule 40-2-12-.01 defines a milk shake as a semifrozen food made by freezing a pasteurized mix while stirring. Before flavoring, the mix must have at least 3.25 percent milkfat, 10 percent milk solids not fat and 23 percent total solids. We found no federal FDA definition for the word, so rules differ by state.
Is a milkshake a drink?
It is served cold and is often drunk through a straw, but legally it is a frozen dairy product under state rules. We found no official source that classes it as a beverage or a dessert, so both uses are common.
What is in a milkshake?
The state rule only requires a pasteurized milk-based mix. Shops typically blend milk, ice cream and flavoring, but we found no official source that lists a standard recipe.
How many calories are in a milkshake?
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) gives these values for fast-food thick shakes:
| Item | Per 100 g | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Thick vanilla shake | 112 kcal, 3.03 g fat, 17.75 g carbs | 11 oz (313 g): about 351 kcal |
| Thick chocolate shake | 119 kcal, 2.7 g fat, 21.15 g carbs | 10.6 oz (300 g): about 357 kcal |
Container calories are our calculation from the per-100 g values. Shops vary widely, so check the posted nutrition facts.
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What is a milkshake made of?
State rules require a pasteurized milk-based mix with at least 3.25 percent milkfat (Georgia); recipes vary.
Is a milkshake a beverage?
It is drunk, but Georgia law defines it as a semifrozen food. We found no official beverage classification.
How many calories are in a milkshake?
USDA lists a thick vanilla shake at 112 kcal per 100 g, about 351 kcal for an 11 oz container (our calculation).
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