How this McDonald’s Nuggets sauce turned fans away

Some McDonald’s fans might be left shocked when they discover a key ingredient for the beloved Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce. 

It all started when radio hosts from the popular Melbourne breakfast show, Jase and Lauren, revealed this on air, which ended up ruining the taste of many fans.

The discovery came in the form of a resurfaced TikTok video where co-host Lauren Phillips had surprised Jase Hawkins with a serving of their iconic nuggets along with his favorite sauce.

However, Jase’s excitement quickly turned into disappointment as he learned that the popular dip contained apricot.

How McDonald’s Nuggets Sauce turned fans away

Expressing his distaste for apricot, Jase threw away the half-eaten nugget, exclaiming, “I hate apricot… I can taste the apricot now.” This unexpected twist left viewers stunned, as they realized the true flavor of the Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce they had been enjoying for years.

The video quickly gained traction and caught the attention, of those who felt just as shocked as Jase. Many commenters reminisced about apricot-flavored dishes they had enjoyed in the past, some mentioning how apricot goes so well with chicken.

Even the official McDonald’s Australia TikTok account joined in on the conversation, suggesting a unique combination to try: dipping Soft Serve ice cream in Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce.

However, some individuals claimed that they had known about the true flavor of the sauce for years, leaving others puzzled as to how they had missed this information.

Indeed, the ingredients list of Sweet ‘n’ Sour sauce contains more than just apricot. Alongside peach puree, salt, xanthan gum, garlic powder, cellulose gum, dried chili peppers, onion powder, caramel color, and extractives of paprika, apricot serves as a key component.