Description
🍫 Product Overview
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Brand: Nestlé Milo
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Form: Powdered chocolate-malt drink mix (packet form)
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Typical Use: Mix with milk or water, hot or cold, to make a beverage
🔍 Key Features
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Malt & Cocoa Base: Combines malt extract (often from barley), cocoa, sugar, and milk components to deliver the classic Milo flavor.
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Fortified with Vitamins & Minerals: Includes several essential nutrients such as iron, calcium, B-vitamins (B2, B6, B12), vitamin C, and sometimes vitamin D.
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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** |
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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
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Contains: Milk (milk solids, whey), barley (gluten), soy (often as lecithin)
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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
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Energy Boost: High in carbohydrates and sugar, which offer quick energy—useful in the morning, before sports, or as a treat.
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Nutritional Support: The added micronutrients help supplement daily nutrition, especially for children.
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Flexible Beverage Option: Can be served hot (comforting) or cold (refreshing), with milk or water.
⚡ Possible Considerations
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High Sugar Content: The sweetness is significant; those monitoring sugar intake may want to adjust the amount or opt for “reduced sugar” variants.
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Caloric Intake: Because of its energy-dense nature, it can add up in calories when consumed frequently.
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Allergen Presence: Milk, soy, gluten — relevant for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.