Milo dinosaur

A Milo dinosaur is a Singaporean chocolate malt–based beverage most commonly found in hawker centres, composed of a cup of iced Milo (a chocolate malt beverage) with undissolved Milo powder added on top of it. It is usually served cold to prevent the powder from immediately dissolving in the drink.[3]

Milo dinosaur
Milo dinosaur in Singapore
TypeCold chocolate malt beverage/dessert
CourseDrink
Place of originSingapore[1][2]
Region or stateSingapore
Associated national cuisineSingapore[1][3]
Serving temperatureCold
Main ingredientsMilo

Etymology

According to a reporter for Singaporean newspaper The New Paper, the "dinosaur" in the beverage's name on its own means "[a] heap of Milo or Horlicks powder on the iced drink".[4]

History and preparation

Also known as "ta-chiu" by some Singaporeans,[1] The drink is made by adding a generous amount of undissolved Milo powder to a cup of iced Milo.[5] The amount of powder added can be excessive or as little as a spoonful.[6][7][8]

A variant similar to an ice cream float, which is called "Milo Godzilla", comprises a cup or glass of milo dinosaur augmented with a scoop of frozen vanilla flavored milk ice-cream and/or a twist of cream finely whipped with sugar to the point of emulsification. This however is not as commonly sold as the common variant as it is more classified as a dessert instead of a beverage.

Cultural impact

It is typically sold at Hawker centres.[9][10][11] The beverage is considered to be inexpensive in Singapore; As of 2020, its pricing ranges from S$4.50 to S$5.[12][13] The name of the beverage is one of the terms to be guessed in the Singaporean version of the popular board game, Taboo.[14] Milo Dinosaur inspired the creation of "Godzilla Milo", a cupcake sold at a Singapore-based pastry store.[15] According to one Taiwan-based beverage store offering the drink, it is a "super popular" crowd-pleaser for the younger generation.[16] The drink is also prominent in Malaysia, influenced by the drink from Singaporean stalls.

See also

References
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  2. Bonny Tan (2013). "Milo dinosaur". National Library Board. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. Denise Chia (2014). "Milo Dinosaur: Uniquely Singapore". The Smart Local. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  4. "Kopi kia gave me winning 4-D numbers". The New Paper. 2 April 2013. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  5. Kaur, Balli (18 November 2009). "Singapore's 5 best breakfast sets". CNN. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
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  7. Travel Singapore: Illustrated Travel Guide, Phrasebook, and Maps. MobileReference. 2007. pp. 332–. ISBN 9781605010151.
  8. Choudhary, P.S. (2009). Encyclopaedia Of Southeast Asia And Its Tribes. Anmol. pp. 197–. ISBN 9788126138371.
  9. Chen, Jingwen (2 March 2012). "Tea and coffee worth the long wait at award-winning Mr Teh Tarik". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  10. "Prata charms locals and foreigners alike". AsiaOne. 13 August 2011. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013.
  11. "Expat kids give top votes to local book". AsiaOne. 27 March 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  12. Sim, Walter (22 December 2012). "Under $7 eats at Orchard Road". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  13. "Cold Milo Dinosaur". Casuarina Curry. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  14. "Card game plays on S'poreans' favourite expressions". AsiaOne. 8 November 2011. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  15. Yeoh, Wee Teck (10 August 2012). "Continue celebrating National Day at restaurants and hotels". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  16. Chien, Leanne (17 March 2011). "The Ultra-popular Beverages in Singapore – Milo Dinosaur and OREO Smoothie". TraNews. Taiwan. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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