Horlicks
Horlicks Junior
About Horlicks Junior
Horlicks Junior is made by Horlicks and sits in the Milk Based Drinks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8909106043923. 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 2.9 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 10 ingredients, starting with millet extract, barley extract, soy protein isolate.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 19 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 Junior
- Brand
- Horlicks
- Category
- Milk Based Drinks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8909106043923
- TIRS rating
- 2.9 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
millet extract, barley extract, soy protein isolate, 501(ii), minerals, wheat extract, dha, vitamins, artificial flavors, malted barley extract
Compare with similar milk based drinks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horlicks Junior (this product) | 2.9 | 4 | 10 |
| 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 Junior healthy?
Horlicks Junior has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.9 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Horlicks Junior ultra-processed?
Yes. Horlicks Junior is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Horlicks Junior?
Horlicks Junior lists 10 ingredients: millet extract, barley extract, soy protein isolate, 501(ii), minerals, wheat extract, dha, vitamins, artificial flavors, malted barley extract.
Does Horlicks Junior contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does Horlicks Junior contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Horlicks Junior?
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 Junior (2.9).
Horlicks Junior vs Divya Earth Wellness Everyday: which is healthier?
Horlicks Junior scores 2.9 on TIRS and Divya Earth Wellness Everyday scores 4.3, so Divya Earth Wellness Everyday rates higher. Horlicks Junior lists 10 ingredients and Divya Earth Wellness Everyday lists 0.
What is the barcode of Horlicks Junior?
The barcode (GTIN) of Horlicks Junior is 8909106043923.
What is in the TruthIn report for Horlicks Junior?
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.