McDonald’s new Minecraft-inspired Nether Flame Sauce is dividing customers —some love it, others may never touch it again.
Released as part of the Minecraft Movie Meal, the semi-sweet sauce blends red peppers, cayenne, and hints of garlic for a fiery kick.
It’s included in the meal, but can also be purchased separately for under $0.50.
Since its debut, the zesty sauce has received mixed reviews which have ranged from ‘yummy’ to ‘what did I just eat?’
‘Nether Flame Sauce tastes good, but F*** does it leave a hell of a burn,’ an X user wrote.
‘Yeah it’s Nether Flame sauce alright. For all the wrong reasons,’ another person responded.
Food critics echoed the intensity.
‘I came in with full health hearts and left needing a mouth bath,’ wrote food reviewer Michael Palan, advising fans to have soda, milk, or ranch dip on hand.
McDonald’s has received mixed reviews over its new limited-time Nether Flame Sauce
He went on to praise the sauce and advise fans to have soda, milk, or ranch dip to ‘counterbalance’ the back-draft.
Another food critic said felt like his tongue was on fire, even after drinking soda.
‘This is the type of sauce that will result in some of the best social media content featuring friends daring each other to try it,’ critic Rob Carroll claimed.
‘But it is NOT a sauce for kids. And maybe its not a sauce for someone in their 40s either.’
McDonald’s sauces have become just as iconic as its burgers and fries, with classics like Sweet N’ Sour and Tangy Barbecue remaining fan favorites.
Other staples include Honey and Spicy Buffalo, while limited-time offerings like Szechuan, Sweet & Spicy Jam, and Mambo have kept sauce enthusiasts on their toes.
Sauces that were key ingredients in discontinued favorites like the beloved Snack Wraps, with Creamy Ranch and Honey Mustard are also top picks.
Customers get free sauces cup with chicken nuggets , but extras can be purchased for 15 to 50 cents each
Social media users either loved or hated the limited-time sauce due to the taste
The Nether Flame Sauce became available at US locations following the release of the Minecraft Movie Meal
Toys that come with the Minecraft meal were inspired by the popular video game
Meanwhile, there are fears the fast-food chain will hike menu prices due to the allf out from Trump’s new tax levies.
The Minecraft Movie Meal includes one Big Mac with medium fries and a soft drink.
It also comes with one of six available toys of McDonald’s characters and menu items inspired by the video game.
The meal cost varies based on location, but a Reddit user claimed they purchased it for $12.49.
Besides the Minecraft meal, customers can run to their nearest McDonald’s and take advantage of ‘McValue’ platform offerings, including the $5 Meal Deal and Buy One, Add One for $1.
