What if your favorite dessert could double as medicine? A peculiar claim about paracetamol-infused ice cream from the Netherlands had social media abuzz. The idea of combining a fever remedy with the joy of eating ice cream captured the imagination of many, but is there any truth to it?
Viral Claims Spark Curiosity
A Facebook post resurfaced in 2018 claiming, “Ice cream containing paracetamol (500 mg) was invented in the Netherlands. Instead of heading to the pharmacy for a headache, grab a bowl of ice cream.” This intriguing concept gained traction, amassing over 66,000 shares. Fact-checkers traced the origin of the viral image to a Dutch patisserie named Maddy in Nagelkerke.
HAVE A LOOK AT THE VIRAL POST:
Es krim yang dibutuhkan banyak orang saat pandemi 😆
In Holland, they invented ice cream with paracetamol (500mg). When you’ve a headache, you don’t need to go to a pharmacy, instead just take a bowl of ice cream 😍😋.
(Source: FB Dr Sohail Khan) pic.twitter.com/nap5JGV7ib
— Iim Fahima Jachja (@iimfahima) September 30, 2021
Reports suggest this unusual creation was first showcased at a funfair in Holland in 2016. The ice cream was not designed for mass consumption but as an exhibition piece. Its unique “flavor” was a one-time experiment and never intended to hit the market. Due to health concerns raised by authorities, the exhibit was discontinued.
Debunking the Myth
Though the story captivated many, further scrutiny revealed gaps in the narrative. Some sources speculated that the ice cream was marketed as a potential hangover cure, but the lack of compliance with dosage regulations rendered it unsuitable for commercial use.
Adding to the skepticism, some online sleuths suggested the paracetamol ice cream was nothing more than an elaborate April Fool’s prank by the Dutch. To date, there’s no evidence that anyone has ever consumed this medicinal dessert.
A Fun Idea, But Not Feasible
While the concept of combining medicine with ice cream may sound appealing, it raises practical concerns about dosage control and safety. As fun as the idea may be, it’s best to rely on conventional methods for treating headaches and fevers.
So, before you book a flight to the Netherlands hoping for a scoop of this elusive ice cream, remember—it’s more myth than reality!