Why is Chocolate Malt classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, malted barley, dried skimmed milk, cocoa powder and several industrial ingredients; the presence of anti‑caking agent E551, stabilisers E340ii and E452i, and emulsifier E471 classifies it as an ultra‑processed food under the NOVA system.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Chocolate Malt affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 48 g of sugar per 100 g, the mix can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while 1.2 g of salt per 100 g may raise blood pressure, making it unsuitable for a hypertension‑friendly diet.

Is the wheat in Chocolate Malt a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes. Wheat accounts for 20 % of the formulation and is listed as an allergen, meaning the product contains gluten and should be avoided by anyone with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.

Horlicks

Chocolate Malt

Hot Drink Powder

Product Insights

Chocolate Malt is a hot drink powder made by Horlicks and belongs to the beverage category. It carries a Nutri-Score of E (score 26) and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with additives such as anti‑caking agent E551, stabilisers E340ii and E452i, and emulsifier E471. Nutritionally it provides 9.5 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g but is also high in sugar (48.2 g), saturated fat (4.4 g) and salt (1.2 g), making it a calorie‑dense sweet drink mix.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal371 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates70.1 g

Sugars48.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical hot drink powders, this chocolate malt mix contains roughly double the sugar (48 g vs about 20 g per 100 g) while offering a higher protein content of 9.5 g.

Ingredients

wheat 20% (wheat flour and malted wheat), Sugar, Malted Barley 18%, Dried Skimmed Milk, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder 6.6%, Dried Whey (Milk), Vegatable Oil (Coconut oil, Palm Oil), Calcium Carbonate, Dried Glucose Strup, Anti-Caking Agen (E551), Salt, Milk Proteins, Stabilisers (E340ii, E452i), Vitamin Mix (Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin E, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12), Emulsifier (E471), Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Oxide.

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