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Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix
No age stated on pack — scored for 3–12 years.
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This nutrition drink mix for children offers a good source of protein and whole grains, but parents should be aware of the added sugar from jaggery and the presence of an undisclosed 'Natural Identical Flavour'. While the product provides beneficial nutrients for growing children, the lack of transparency regarding the flavouring agent is a concern for a product aimed at a vulnerable population, as it could mask allergens or other undesirable compounds. The trace amount of vanilla extract means its nutritional or flavour contribution is negligible.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Ragi
- Skim Milk Powder
- Pea Protein Isolate
- Sorghum
- Banana Powder
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Declared allergens: Tree nuts, Milk and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Good protein and whole grains, but contains added sugar and undisclosed flavour.
This baby food provides a blend of whole grains and protein sources like ragi, sorghum, oats, and pea protein. However, it contains added sugar from jaggery and an undisclosed 'Natural Identical Flavour', which raises transparency concerns for a product intended for children. The exact composition of this flavour is unknown, potentially hiding allergens or other compounds.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for baby. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 1.8 g · trans fat 0.1 g per serving
Infants under 1
AvoidContains skim milk powder and whey protein; cow's milk as a main drink is not recommended for infants under 1 year.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains added sugar (jaggery); monitor overall sugar intake to prevent excessive consumption.
Specific sensitivities
Avoid if affectedContains milk, gluten (from oats/barley), and tree nuts (almond). The undisclosed 'Natural Identical Flavour' may also contain hidden allergens.
Why the score is capped
Flavour not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Rich in whole grains (Ragi, Sorghum, Oats, Barley, Brown Rice)
Good source of protein from multiple sources (Skim Milk Powder, Pea Protein Isolate, Whey Protein, Moong Dal, Almond Powder)
Contains natural fruit ingredients (Banana Powder, Dates)
Provides dietary fiber and essential minerals
Watch out for
Contains added sugar from Jaggery, which should be consumed in moderation by children.
The 'Natural Identical Flavour' is undisclosed, raising transparency concerns for potential allergens or other compounds.
Contains common allergens: Milk (Skim Milk Powder, Whey Protein), Gluten (Oats, Barley), Tree Nuts (Almond Powder).
Decode Label Analysis
The product contains 'Natural Identical Flavour' without specific disclosure of its components. For a product intended for children, this lack of transparency is a concern as it could mask potential allergens or other compounds that parents may wish to avoid.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The ingredient list includes jaggery. WHO counts honey, syrups, juice concentrates and similar sweeteners as free sugars and advises none for children under 2, so a "no sugar" or "naturally sweetened" claim on a baby food is misleading.
The claim about pediatrician involvement is a sourcing/certification claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The claim 'Healthy Growth' is a general health benefit claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts alone.
The ingredient list includes Ragi, Sorghum, Oats, Barley, and Brown Rice, which are five different grains.
The nutrition information lists various vitamins and minerals, and the ingredients include natural sources like Ragi, Sorghum, Oats, Barley, Almond Powder, and Dates.
The ingredient list does not contain any common preservatives.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Ragi
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Skim Milk Powder
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Pea Protein Isolate
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Sorghum
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Banana Powder
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Whey Protein
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Jaggery
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Oats
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Barley
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Almond Powder
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Dates
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Moong Dal
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Brown Rice
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Vanilla Extract trace amount
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Guar Gum
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Salt
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Natural Identical Flavour undisclosed fragrance
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 156 kcal |
| Protein | 3.64 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.95 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.72 g |
| Added Sugars | 0.93 g |
| Total Fat | 6.35 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.81 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 3.85 g |
| Sodium | 31.13 mg |
| MUFA | 3.9 gm |
| PUFA | 1.78 gm |
| Cholesterol | 1 g |
| Iron | 31 mg |
| Ca | 168.3 mg |
| Zn | 5.92 mg |
| Magnesium | 34.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 71.9 mg |
| Potassium | 223.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 70.76 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.35 mg |
| Vitamin E | 4.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.82 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 821.26 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.39 mcg |
| Vitamin B2 | 272.76 mcg |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.25 mcg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix?
The label of Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix lists 17 ingredients, in label order: Ragi, Skim Milk Powder, Pea Protein Isolate, Sorghum, Banana Powder, Whey Protein, Jaggery, Oats, Barley, Almond Powder, Dates, Moong Dal, Brown Rice, Vanilla Extract, Guar gum, Salt, Natural Identical Flavour. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix safe to eat?
Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This baby food provides a blend of whole grains and protein sources like ragi, sorghum, oats, and pea protein. However, it contains added sugar from jaggery and an undisclosed 'Natural Identical Flavour', which raises transparency concerns for a product intended for children. The exact composition of this flavour is unknown, potentially hiding allergens or other compounds.
Why does Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix score 5.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains added sugar from Jaggery, which should be consumed in moderation by children. The 'Natural Identical Flavour' is undisclosed, raising transparency concerns for potential allergens or other compounds. Contains common allergens: Milk (Skim Milk Powder, Whey Protein), Gluten (Oats, Barley), Tree Nuts (Almond Powder).
Who should avoid Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Children with specific food allergies (due to undisclosed flavour); Parents monitoring added sugar intake; Tree-nut allergy; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Almond Powder), milk (Skim Milk Powder and Whey Protein) and gluten (Barley). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Almond Powder. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Skim Milk Powder and Whey Protein. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Barley. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix?
12.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 3.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "No Refined Sugar" — misleading. "Co-created by Pediatricians for Little Ones" — can't be verified from the label. "Healthy Growth" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix vegetarian?
Hungry Koala Wholgro SuperKids Vanilla Nutrition Drink Mix is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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