Horlicks
Horlicks Malt Based Food
About Horlicks Malt Based Food
Horlicks Malt Based Food is made by Horlicks and sits in the Milk Based Drinks category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8909106040168. 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 vitamins, 501(ii), 500(ii).
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 20 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 Malt Based Food
- Brand
- Horlicks
- Category
- Milk Based Drinks
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8909106040168
- TIRS rating
- 2.7 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 5
Ingredients (5)
vitamins, 501(ii), 500(ii), minerals, soy protein isolate
Compare with similar milk based drinks
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horlicks Malt Based Food (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 Malt Based Food healthy?
Horlicks Malt Based Food 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 Malt Based Food ultra-processed?
Yes. Horlicks Malt Based Food is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Horlicks Malt Based Food?
Horlicks Malt Based Food lists 5 ingredients: vitamins, 501(ii), 500(ii), minerals, soy protein isolate.
Does Horlicks Malt Based Food contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 5 listed ingredients.
Does Horlicks Malt Based Food contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 5 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Horlicks Malt Based Food?
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 Malt Based Food (2.7).
Horlicks Malt Based Food vs Divya Earth Wellness Everyday: which is healthier?
Horlicks Malt Based Food scores 2.7 on TIRS and Divya Earth Wellness Everyday scores 4.3, so Divya Earth Wellness Everyday rates higher. Horlicks Malt Based Food lists 5 ingredients and Divya Earth Wellness Everyday lists 0.
What is the barcode of Horlicks Malt Based Food?
The barcode (GTIN) of Horlicks Malt Based Food is 8909106040168.
What is in the TruthIn report for Horlicks Malt Based Food?
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.