Horlicks The Original Malted Milk Drink Light, 500g

Product Information

Do you want a high protein drink that is dairy-free without as much sugar? I would recommend UFIT High Protein Shake Drink – Iced Latte 310ml In a nutshell, a malted milk drink is made from a powdered mix that can contain malted barley, wheat flour and evaporated whole milk. The powder may also contain eggs, sugar, cocoa, flavors and other additives that are included by the manufacturer. Ovaltine Original includes fat reduced cocoa powder and has a different mix of vitamins and minerals added to the powder. It contains rapeseed oil instead of palm oil and uses barley malt extract, instead of mixed malts.

To make a malt milk drink – simply measure out the recommended quantity of powder into a mug. Add a small amount of milk or water and stir into a paste. Then fill up the mug with milk or water. Using milk makes the drink richer, while using water gives a lighter consistency. Malted drinks can be made with cold milk but the usual option is to drink it as a hot drink.

FAQs

Being a chocoholic, I love the rich chocolate version of Ovaltine! As a Mum, I am happy to let my kids drink both. I would, however, restrict it to a couple of mugs a week due to the high sugar content. I would prefer not to have them drink either of these daily. UFIT High Protein Shake Drink contains 22g of high protein. It is dairy-free and has no added sugar. It contains 100% Arabica coffee, 113mg natural caffeine, vitamins and minerals. I would probably say that Ovaltine wins by a slim margin simply because it has a higher content of Vitamin A and C. Ovaltine also tasted better when mixed with water instead of milk. Being a malted milk drink, the main question is – what type of milk / protein am I drinking? The milk / protein source in Ovaltine comes from dairy whey. Too much sugar puts you at risk for weight gain, heart disease and diabetes. At 14-18 grams of sugar per serving, you are getting a large dose of your daily average and would have to carefully monitor additional sugar intake. A glass of Ovaltine now and again won’t be a problem, but if you tend to be overweight or are worried about diabetes, you should probably look for other alternatives.

On a cold Winter’s evening, nothing beats wrapping up in a warm blanket and sipping a hot drink. It makes for great childhood memories and family bonding. Or, some well-deserved peaceful me-time!

A Rich History

Ovaltine is not Vegan. It contains dairy products which are excluded from a pure Vegan diet. Ease of use Some of this sugar comes from lactose which is a natural sugar found in milk, however, most of the sugar is added. Ovaltine provides a fair amount of the daily nutrients we require to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle. Denmark has very strict food safety laws that restrict foods fortified with vitamins or minerals. In 2011 Denmark banned Ovaltine due to its added ingredients. In particular, the added ingredients that caused the ban were Vitamin D and Folate. To give some context – Vegemite was also banned in Denmark. In 2014, Canada followed Denmark and banned Ovaltine and other products for similar reasons. Is Ovaltine Vegan?

For a real taste of home, browse our Puddings and Desserts section and get tempted by all of the delicious food that you could have delivered to your door. Remember Angel Delight? Nothing could taste more nostalgic than this lovely whipped dessert and we sell so many different flavours! Ambrosia Devon Custard is another family favourite along with Ambrosia Semolina, Ambrosia Creamed Rice, Ambrosia Rice Pudding and Ambrosia Tapioca (remember that from school lunches?!). For that special occasion you will probably do what we do in the UK and go to your higher end supermarket to get that lovely treat to make your day. We recommend the fabulous Marks and Spencer Salted Caramel Sauce to add that special something to your ice cream or their White Chocolate Fudge Sauce - a real favourite of our grandchildren! Waitrose too can offer you those sweet treats - try their Seriously Chocolatey Dipping Sauce which is simply heavenly!Ovaltine contains a very small amount of your daily protein requirement, less than 1%. The original formulation contained protein in the form of eggs, but most variations today no longer include eggs. Ovaltine offers a high level of Vitamin D, which is vital to maintain healthy bones and teeth. It is also high in Vitamin B6, which is needed for proper brain development in children. Vitamin B6 also helps the body cope with stress. That’s why drinking a glass of Ovaltine will make you feel relaxed! Both of these drinks are malted milk products. After reviewing and tasting both drinks I would say that they are very interchangeable! Reading the list of ingredients, one would not see Ovaltine as a bad or harmful drink! However, it was banned in Denmark – which will certainly make you sit up and ask why? It is a dairy product – Being a milk/whey based product, Ovaltine will not be suitable for those people who react negatively to dairy products. Dairy products contain high levels of Lactose. Lactose intolerance affects many people.

Zinc Oxide – approved by the FDA for use in food as an essential trace mineral responsible for metabolic reactions High levels of sugar – The negative that I found with Ovaltine is that it contains a high level of added sugar. The American Heart Association recommends that women and children limit their daily sugar intake to 25 grams. If you are a man, you can increase this to around 36 grams of sugar per day. Ovaltine is sold as a nutrient-rich drink, great for growing kids and adults alike. It also claims to soothe and relax the mind and body. Ovaltine does provide a good mix of daily requirements of vitamins and minerals, which won’t cause any harm. High levels of Sugar When you add a glass of milk of around 8oz to your Ovaltine powder, you will get an additional 8 grams of protein. Vitamins and NutrientsVitamin D is also important for the immune system but it’s also essential for the regulation of calcium in the body. Ovaltine was originally called Ovomaltine, a name that came from the word ‘ovum’ the Latin for egg, followed by malt. Ovomaltine was first developed in Switzerland and is still made in the original village of Neuenegg, near to Bern. Both drinks both have pros and cons, and if you are not convinced, I will also suggest some alternatives for you and your family to try out. Ovaltine is easy to use. Simply open the bottle and spoon out 3-4 teaspoons into a mug. Add a little water or milk and mix into a paste. Then fill up your mug with additional hot milk or water. The manufacturing process of creating whey is to curdle and strain cow’s milk. The liquid that is extracted is known as the whey.