Description

🍫 Product Overview

  • Brand: Nestlé Milo

  • Form: Powdered chocolate-malt drink mix (packet form)

  • Typical Use: Mix with milk or water, hot or cold, to make a beverage


🔍 Key Features

  • Malt & Cocoa Base: Combines malt extract (often from barley), cocoa, sugar, and milk components to deliver the classic Milo flavor.

  • Fortified with Vitamins & Minerals: Includes several essential nutrients such as iron, calcium, B-vitamins (B2, B6, B12), vitamin C, and sometimes vitamin D.

  • Versatile Preparation: Can be prepared with hot or cold milk (sometimes water), depending on preference.


📊 Nutritional Information (Typical / Representative Values)

Below are approximate values based on standard Milo formulations when mixed with milk. Actual values may vary by country, packet size and whether using skim, whole, or plant-based milk.

Component Amount per serving* Approx. % Daily Value**
Energy / Calories ~ 120 kcal per packet (30 g)
Fat ~ 2-3 g Small portion
   of which Saturated Fat ~ 1-1.5 g
Carbohydrates ~ 20-25 g
   of which Sugars ~ 12-14 g
Protein ~ 2-3 g
Sodium ~ 40-70 mg
Vitamins & Minerals Includes iron, calcium, Vitamins B2, B6, B12, Vitamin C, often Vitamin D Significant % for iron, calcium, etc.

*Serving based on ~ 30 g powder mixed with milk
**Depends on regional guidelines and individual diet requirements


⚠️ Allergens & Ingredients

  • Contains: Milk (milk solids, whey), barley (gluten), soy (often as lecithin)

  • Other ingredients: Sugar, malt extract, cocoa (processed with alkali in some versions), palm oil / vegetable oil in some variants, flavorings, and added vitamins & minerals.


✅ Benefits & Uses

  • Energy Boost: High in carbohydrates and sugar, which offer quick energy—useful in the morning, before sports, or as a treat.

  • Nutritional Support: The added micronutrients help supplement daily nutrition, especially for children.

  • Flexible Beverage Option: Can be served hot (comforting) or cold (refreshing), with milk or water.


⚡ Possible Considerations

  • High Sugar Content: The sweetness is significant; those monitoring sugar intake may want to adjust the amount or opt for “reduced sugar” variants.

  • Caloric Intake: Because of its energy-dense nature, it can add up in calories when consumed frequently.

  • Allergen Presence: Milk, soy, gluten — relevant for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.

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