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Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink
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This malt beverage, marketed for children, contains a significant amount of added sugar, which is a primary concern for its intended audience. While fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, the high sugar content means it should be consumed with caution, especially for young children, to avoid excessive sugar intake. The presence of vegetable oil also contributes to the overall fat content, which should be considered within a child's daily dietary limits.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Calcium
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
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Declared allergens: Milk, Soy and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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.
High Added Sugar in Children's Malt Drink, Fortified with Vitamins
This malt-based drink, aimed at children, contains a notable amount of added sugar, which the WHO advises limiting, especially for young children. While it provides essential vitamins and minerals, parents should be mindful of the sugar content when incorporating it into a child's diet. The product also contains vegetable oil, contributing to its fat profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 20.6 g per 100 g.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for beverage. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains added sugar, which should be limited in young children's diets to prevent excessive intake and promote healthy eating habits.
What's good
Fortified with a range of essential vitamins (C, B3, B6, B2, D, B12) and minerals (Calcium, Iron)
Contains milk solids, providing protein and calcium
Watch out for
High content of added sugar, which is a primary concern for children's diets
Contains vegetable oil, contributing to overall fat content
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains added sugar, which the World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting to less than 10% of total energy intake, ideally below 5%, especially for children.
Claim check
Front-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.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This is part of the product name and not a marketing claim.
This is a general benefit statement and not a specific, verifiable marketing claim.
This is a general benefit statement and not a specific, verifiable marketing claim.
The label declares 20.1g of protein when served with milk — at least the 15g claimed. A beneficial nutrient the pack UNDERSTATES is not a contradiction, so the claim holds.
The label declares 20.1g of repair protein — at least the 15g claimed. A beneficial nutrient the pack UNDERSTATES is not a contradiction, so the claim holds.
The nutrition information states 105 mg of Magnesium per 100g, supporting the claim of containing magnesium for rebalancing.
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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Malt ExtractEXTRACT OF MALT BARLEY
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Malt BarleyMALT BARLEY
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Rice 38%RICE (TOTAL EXTRACT 38%)
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Milk SolidsMILK SOLIDS
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CocoaCOCOA#
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SugarSUGAR
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Vegetable OilVEGETABLE OIL
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Choc Malt BlendCHOC MALT BLEND (SOY)
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MineralsMINERALS (CALCIUM, IRON)
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Calcium within MineralsCALCIUM
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Iron within MineralsIRON
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VitaminsVITAMINS (C, B3, B6, B2, D, B12)
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Vitamin C within VitaminsC
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Vitamin B3 within VitaminsB3
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Vitamin B6 within VitaminsB6
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Vitamin B2 within VitaminsB2
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Vitamin D within VitaminsD
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Vitamin B12 within VitaminsB12
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.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 373 kcal |
| Protein | 20.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 70.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 20.6 g |
| Total Fat | 7.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 4.1 g |
| Sodium | 140 mg |
| RIBOFLAVIN (B2) | 2.14 mg |
| NIACIN (B3) | 13.7 mg |
| VITAMIN B6 | 2.2 mg |
| VITAMIN B12 | 2.6 µg |
| VITAMIN C | 42 mg |
| VITAMIN D | 10 µg |
| CALCIUM | 310 mg |
| IRON | 18.2 mg |
| MAGNESIUM | 105 mg |
| PHOSPHORUS | 700 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink?
The label of Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink lists 18 ingredients, in label order: Malt Extract, Malt Barley, Rice, Milk Solids, Cocoa, Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Choc Malt Blend, Minerals, Calcium, Iron, Vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink safe to eat?
Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This malt-based drink, aimed at children, contains a notable amount of added sugar, which the WHO advises limiting, especially for young children. While it provides essential vitamins and minerals, parents should be mindful of the sugar content when incorporating it into a child's diet. The product also contains vegetable oil, contributing to its fat profile.
Why does Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High content of added sugar, which is a primary concern for children's diets. Contains vegetable oil, contributing to overall fat content.
Who should avoid Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Limiting added sugar intake; Managing overall fat consumption; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids), soy (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Malt Extract and Malt Barley). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Malt Extract and Malt Barley. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink high in sugar?
Yes — 35.7 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 20.6 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "MILO PRO" — can't be verified from the label. "NOURISHING ENERGY DRINK" — can't be verified from the label. "REFUEL ENERGY" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink vegetarian?
Nestle MILO PRO Nourishing Energy Drink 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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