Strawberry milkshake flavoring
Strawberry milkshake flavoring is a sweet, concentrated syrup or powder designed to replicate the taste of strawberries in milk-based drinks. It typically contains sugar, artificial or natural strawberry flavoring, and sometimes food coloring or stabilizers. While it originated as a commercial product for diners and soda fountains, it's now a common pantry item for homemade treats.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This flavoring is extremely high in carbohydrates, primarily from added sugars, and provides minimal protein or fat. It offers little nutritional value beyond quick energy from calories, which can range from 50 to 100 kcal per tablespoon depending on the brand.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, strawberry milkshake flavoring is an icon of American diner nostalgia and mid-century convenience food. Nutritionally, it highlights how flavor enhancers can be calorie-dense yet nutrient-poor, often using vibrant colors to create a sensory experience that masks the absence of real fruit.
