Dehydrated beverages
Nestlé Original malted milk
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 75
Nestlé Original malted milk scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Sugars 12 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soy lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original malted milk
Ingredients
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 12 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 90 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 3 tbsp (30 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Wheat Flour and Malted Barley Extracts, Milk, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Nestlé
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org