The unexpected fruit ingredient in McDonald’s Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce has left some fans reconsidering their favourite dip

McDonald’s Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce, a popular choice for McNugget lovers, has recently come under the spotlight, leaving fans surprised and somewhat divided. The revelation of its ingredients, particularly the inclusion of apricot flavour, has sparked a range of reactions among the fast-food chain’s patrons.

The disclosure came to light during a TikTok video featuring Melbourne radio hosts Lauren Phillips and Jason Hawkins. As Hawkins indulged in his favourite McNugget and Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce combination, Phillips shared that the sauce actually contains apricot flavouring. The news was a shock to Hawkins, who admitted to disliking apricots and claimed he could now taste the fruit in the sauce.

The revelation has led some McDonald’s fans to express their dismay, with one TikTok user commenting, “You have ruined my favourite sauce.” Others, however, seemed unfazed, with some even suggesting that the apricot flavour was a well-known fact.

Despite the mixed reactions, the official McDonald’s Australia TikTok account chimed in, encouraging customers to try dipping their Soft Serve in Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce for a unique taste experience.

The Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce, which was introduced in 1982 alongside McNuggets, also contains other ingredients such as peach puree, garlic powder, onion powder, and various spices. Whether this recent revelation will impact its popularity remains to be seen, but for now, it has certainly stirred up some interesting conversations among McDonald’s enthusiasts.