SECTION 1.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Date shakes are a type of milkshake made with dates and originated in the Coachella Valley in California.
(b) One particular method of making date shakes was invented in Indio, California in 1936. The method involves the use of date crystals, which are dried “nubbins” of dates that are sweetened with date sugar. The crystals are then mixed with water to create a paste before being blended with other ingredients.
(c) Throughout the Coachella Valley, there are numerous date shake shops, especially along Highway 111.
(d) Many small desert towns in the Coachella Valley rely on the date shakes for tourism and jobs.
(e) Date shakes are often referred to as the “unofficial drink of the Coachella Valley” and are a very popular drink at numerous fairs and festivals that take place within the County of Riverside.
(f) Date shakes are high in fiber, iron, potassium, and niacin.