Milo dinosaur
TypeCold chocolate beverage
FlavourSweet chocolate beverage
Ingredients

Milo dinosaur is a beverage popular in Malaysia and Singapore, composed of a cup of iced Milo (an Australian chocolate malt beverage) with undissolved Milo powder added on top of it.

Etymology

According to a reporter for the 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".[1]

History and preparation

The origin of Milo dinosaur is disputed and uncertain. A drink, known as Milo shake, was being served in roadside stalls in the mid-1990s. However, vendors has stated that this specific shake is not as chocolatey and creamy as the Milo dinosaur. Initially, the Milo with its origins in Australia was marketed in British Malaya (modern-day Malaysia and Singapore) from the mid-1930s as a convenient "fortified tonic food" for middle-class individuals. At present, the region has the world's highest per capita consumption of Milo.[2][3] Milo Dinosaur is considered Malaysia's and Singapore's joint colonial legacy.

Milo dinosaur is also known by some as "ta-chiu" in Singapore,[4] 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[6][7] or as little as a spoonful.[8] A variant, "Milo Godzilla", comprises a cup of milo dinosaur augmented with a scoop of ice-cream and/or whipped cream.[9][10]

Cultural impact

In Hong Kong, Milo Dinosaur is often served as a overseas speciality while in Australia, the land where Milo originated from, it is known as either as a Singaporean-style beverage.[2]

Typically sold at Mamak stalls,[11] Milo dinosaur in Singapore are often accompanied with roti prata.[12][13] The beverage is considered to be inexpensive in Singapore; As of 2013, its pricing ranges from S$3[14] to S$3.50.[15]

The name of the beverage is one of the terms to be guessed in the Singaporean version of the popular board game, Taboo.[16] Milo Dinosaur inspired the creation of "Godzilla Milo", a cupcake sold at a Singapore-based pastry store.[17] According to one Taiwan-based beverage store offering the drink, it is a "super popular" crowd-pleaser for the younger generation.[18][19][20]

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. 1 2 "Milo Dinosaur: When Southeast Asia's Cultural Heritage Meets Nestlé" (PDF). Yusof Issak Institute. 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "FAR FROM EXTINCT? A HISTORY OF THE "MILO DINOSAUR" IN SINGAPORE" (PDF). Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  4. ↑ Luo, Serene (21 August 2006). "RACK YOUR BRAINS". The Straits Times. [...] milo-dinosaur, milo-godzilla, ta-chiu, and I have drunk and loved them all.
  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.
  6. ↑ Travel Singapore: Illustrated Travel Guide, Phrasebook, and Maps. MobileReference. 2007. pp. 332–. ISBN 9781605010151.
  7. ↑ Choudhary, P.S. (2009). Encyclopaedia Of Southeast Asia And Its Tribes. Anmol. pp. 197–. ISBN 9788126138371.
  8. ↑ Leo, Francis (2012). Migration and Diversity in Asian Contexts. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. pp. 218–. ISBN 9789814380478.
  9. ↑ Abu Baker, Jalelah (16 March 2015). "Milo under the spotlight after fake products seized in Malaysia: 10 facts about Milo | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  10. ↑ Khor, Samantha (31 March 2016). "'Milo Tower' Needs To Be A Thing At Our Local Mamaks RIGHT NOW". SAYS. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "Prata charms locals and foreigners alike". AsiaOne. 13 August 2011. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013.
  13. ↑ "Expat kids give top votes to local book". AsiaOne. 27 March 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  14. ↑ Sim, Walter (22 December 2012). "Under $7 eats at Orchard Road". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  15. ↑ "Cold Milo Dinosaur". Casuarina Curry. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  16. ↑ "Card game plays on S'poreans' favourite expressions". AsiaOne. 8 November 2011. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ "Nestle charting an incredible journey". The Star. 26 March 2012. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013.
  20. ↑ "Pretty Murni Draws The Crowds". Free Malaysia Today. 17 June 2011. Archived from the original on 25 August 2011. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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