Milo Dinosaur

Milo Dinosaur or Milo Tabur is a Malaysian and Singaporean beverage, composed of a cup of iced Milo (a chocolate malt beverage) with undissolved Milo powder added on top of it.

Milo Dinosaur
TypeCold chocolate beverage
FlavourSweet chocolate beverage
Ingredients

Etymology

According to a reporter for 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

Also known as "milo-godzilla" and "ta-chiu",[2] The drink is made by adding a generous amount of undissolved Milo powder to a cup of iced Milo.[3] The amount of powder added can be excessive[4][5] or as little as a spoonful.[6] The drink is common in Malaysia and Singapore.

Cultural impact

Typically sold at Mamak stalls,[7] Milo Dinosaur can be accompanied with roti prata.[8][9] The beverage is considered to be inexpensive in Singapore; As of 2013 its pricing ranges from S$3[10] to S$3.50.[11] The name of the beverage is one of the terms to be guessed in the Singaporean version of the popular board game, Taboo.[12] Milo Dinosaur inspired the creation of "Godzilla Milo", a cupcake sold at a Singapore-based pastry store.[13] According to one Taiwan-based beverage store offering the drink, it is a "super popular" crowd-pleaser for the younger generation.[14] Milo Dinosaur is also prominent in Malaysia, and in fact, originated from Malaysian Indian food stalls .[15][16]

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. 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.
  3. Kaur, Balli (18 November 2009). "Singapore's 5 best breakfast sets". CNN. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  4. Travel Singapore: Illustrated Travel Guide, Phrasebook, and Maps. MobileReference. 2007. pp. 332–. ISBN 9781605010151.
  5. Choudhary, P.S. (2009). Encyclopaedia Of Southeast Asia And Its Tribes. Anmol. pp. 197–. ISBN 9788126138371.
  6. Leo, Francis (2012). Migration and Diversity in Asian Contexts. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. pp. 218–. ISBN 9789814380478.
  7. 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.
  8. "Prata charms locals and foreigners alike". AsiaOne. 13 August 2011. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013.
  9. "Expat kids give top votes to local book". AsiaOne. 27 March 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  10. Sim, Walter (22 December 2012). "Under $7 eats at Orchard Road". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  11. "Cold Milo Dinosaur". Casuarina Curry. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  12. "Card game plays on S'poreans' favourite expressions". AsiaOne. 8 November 2011. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. "Nestle charting an incredible journey". The Star. 26 March 2012. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013.
  16. "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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