Horlicks
Horlicks Classic Malt
About Horlicks Classic Malt
Horlicks Classic Malt is made by Horlicks and sits in the Milk Based Drinks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8909106052185. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.7 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 5 ingredients, starting with minerals, 500(ii), 501(ii).
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 9 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other milk based drinks before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Horlicks Classic Malt
- Brand
- Horlicks
- Category
- Milk Based Drinks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8909106052185
- TIRS rating
- 2.7 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 5
Ingredients (5)
minerals, 500(ii), 501(ii), soy protein isolate, vitamins
Compare with similar milk based drinks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horlicks Classic Malt (this product) | 2.7 | 4 | 5 |
| Divya Earth Wellness Everyday (Divya Earth) | 4.3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tata Soulfull Nutri Drink+ Almonds (Tata Soulfull) | 4.0 | 4 | 5 |
| Tots & Moms Milk Booster Almond & Dates With Jaggery (Tots & Moms) | 3.9 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Horlicks Classic Malt healthy?
Horlicks Classic Malt has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.7 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Horlicks Classic Malt ultra-processed?
Yes. Horlicks Classic Malt is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Horlicks Classic Malt?
Horlicks Classic Malt lists 5 ingredients: minerals, 500(ii), 501(ii), soy protein isolate, vitamins.
Does Horlicks Classic Malt contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 5 listed ingredients.
Does Horlicks Classic Malt contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 5 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Horlicks Classic Malt?
Among milk based drinks rated by TruthIn, Divya Earth Wellness Everyday (4.3), Tata Soulfull Nutri Drink+ Almonds (4.0), Tots & Moms Milk Booster Almond & Dates With Jaggery (3.9) score higher on TIRS than Horlicks Classic Malt (2.7).
Horlicks Classic Malt vs Divya Earth Wellness Everyday: which is healthier?
Horlicks Classic Malt scores 2.7 on TIRS and Divya Earth Wellness Everyday scores 4.3, so Divya Earth Wellness Everyday rates higher. Horlicks Classic Malt lists 5 ingredients and Divya Earth Wellness Everyday lists 0.
What is the barcode of Horlicks Classic Malt?
The barcode (GTIN) of Horlicks Classic Malt is 8909106052185.
What is in the TruthIn report for Horlicks Classic Malt?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.