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Brand founded in Switzerland, 1866 · about the brand

Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder

Scored for ages 12–35 months — the pack says "2-6 years".

Veg Jain baby
7.3 Moderate

Decode Label Safety Score

Nutrition · 40% 8.0/10
Ingredient safety · 30% 9.8/10
Processing · 20% 2.0/10
Marketing · 10% 7.6/10
How we got 7.3 Show
Weighted score 7.3/10
Final score 7.3/10 · Moderate

One axis (Processing) scores low — a strong overall average can mask a single weak area. See the lanes above.

Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed

This milk drink powder is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of growing children, providing essential milk solids, fats, vitamins, and minerals. The inclusion of a probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis) is a positive for gut health. However, the presence of "Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances" without specific disclosure of the compounds used raises transparency concerns, especially for a product intended for children who may ingest these daily. While the fat blend is standard for infant formulas, the unspecified nature-identical flavoring is a notable drawback for a product targeting a vulnerable population.

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

What’s favorable

  • Milk Solids
  • Demineralised whey
  • Minerals
  • High oleic sunflower oil
  • Low erucic rapeseed oil
  • +5 more →

Declared allergens: Milk and Soy

Milk· Milk Solids, Demineralised whey Soy· Soybean oil

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.

Nutritious milk drink with undisclosed nature-identical flavoring.

This milk drink powder provides essential nutrients for children, including milk solids, a blend of beneficial oils, and a probiotic. This lack of transparency is a concern for a product intended for daily consumption by children.

Okay for: Healthy children without allergies
Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How 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.

Unhealthy Fats (Trans & Saturated) Significant concern · 3.0/10

Saturated fat 11.2 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml

Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs Significant concern · 3.0/10
Preservatives & Additives Minor concern · 7.0/10
Protein & Fibre Content Minor concern · 7.5/10
Artificial Colours & Dyes No concern identified · 8.0/10
Flavour Enhancers & MSG No concern identified · 8.0/10
Artificial Sweeteners No concern identified · 8.0/10
Overall Nutritional Value No concern identified · 8.0/10
Excess Sodium & Salt No concern identified · 10.0/10
Added & Hidden Sugar Not assessed

1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.

Toddlers & young children (1–5)

Limit
Toddlers (12–35 months)

WHO does not recommend follow-up formula for children aged 12–23 months, and the American Academy of Pediatrics says most toddlers gain no benefit from toddler milk over cow's milk and a varied diet. That is a view on the whole category, not a finding about this product. The nutrition panel declares 14.6 g of added sugars per 100 g, but the ingredient list names no added sugar. The brand may be counting an ingredient such as maltodextrin, or the panel may be wrong, so we have not scored on that figure. WHO advises against adding free sugars to foods for children under 2.

What's good

Rich in milk solids and demineralised whey, providing essential protein and calcium.

Contains a blend of vegetable oils designed to mimic breast milk's fatty acid profile, supporting healthy development.

Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals crucial for children's growth.

Includes a beneficial probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis) for gut health and immunity.

Watch out for

The presence of "Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances" without specific disclosure raises transparency concerns for parents.

The emulsifier and acidity regulators are listed generically, without specific compound identification.

Decode Label Analysis

The product contains "Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances" without specific disclosure of the compounds. For a product intended for children, this lack of transparency can be a concern for parents monitoring for specific allergens or sensitivities.

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.

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"FREE DINOSAUR ACTIVITY BOOK" Can't verify

The presence of a free activity book is a promotional offer that cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition label.

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"Nutritious Milk Drink For Growing Children" Growth / development claim

A growth, brain, immunity or "clinically proven" claim on food for babies and toddlers needs clinical evidence that a label cannot show. WHO Europe's model treats such claims on baby food as inappropriate, so this is weighed like a professional-endorsement claim.

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"with nutrients to help support 7 SIGNS OF GROWTH" Growth / development claim

A growth, brain, immunity or "clinically proven" claim on food for babies and toddlers needs clinical evidence that a label cannot show. WHO Europe's model treats such claims on baby food as inappropriate, so this is weighed like a professional-endorsement claim.

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"Turn to Learn" Can't verify

The phrase 'Turn to Learn' is an instruction or call to action, not a nutritional or ingredient claim that can be verified from the label.

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"2-6 YEARS" Regulatory designation

This is the maker’s regulatory age/stage designation for the product — an ingredient list can’t confirm or deny it, so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.

✓
"CREAMY VANILLA FLAVOUR" Checks out

The ingredient list includes 'Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances', which supports the claim of creamy vanilla flavour.

Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances
✓
"DHA" Checks out

The ingredient list includes 'Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from Schizochytrium sp. oil' and the nutrition information states 'Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 40 mg'.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from Schizochytrium sp. oil Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 40 mg
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"PROBIOTIC B. lactis" Checks out

The ingredient list includes 'Probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis) (CNCM I-3446))'.

Probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis) (CNCM I-3446))
✓
"WHEY PROTEIN" Checks out

The ingredient list includes 'Demineralised whey', which is a source of whey protein.

Demineralised whey

Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.

17 entries as printed on the label · 16 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).

  • 1.
    Milk solids 55.5%
    Milk solids (55.5%)
  • 2.
    Demineralised whey 13.8%
    Demineralised whey (13.8%)
  • 3.
    Maltodextrin
  • 4.
    Soybean oil
    Soyabean oil
  • 5.
    Minerals
  • 6.
    High oleic sunflower oil
  • 7.
    Emulsifier
    Emulsifier (Soya lecithin)
  • 8.
    Low erucic rapeseed oil
  • 9.
    Coconut oil
  • 10.
    Sunflower oil
  • 11.
    Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances
  • 12.
    Choline bitartrate
  • 13.
    Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from Schizochytrium sp. oil trace amount
  • 14.
    Vitamins
  • 15.
    Acidity regulators
    Citric acid (INS 330)
    Acidity regulators (330 and 525)
  • 16.
    Probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis) (CNCM I-3446)) listed twice
  • 17.
    Probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis) (CNCM I-3446)) 100000000cfu/day listed twice
    Probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis) (CNCM I-3446)) = 10⁸ cfu/day based on recommended serve.

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.

Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.

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.

Milk Allergen on the label: Milk Solids, Demineralised whey, Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances
Allergen
Soy Allergen on the label: Soybean oil
Allergen
Trace trans fat
Nutrition (per 100 g)
Energy 467 kcal
Protein 15.2 g
Carbohydrate 58.8 g
Total Sugars 30 g
Added Sugars 14.6 g
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 11.2 g
Trans Fat 0.09 g
Sodium 3 mg
Cholesterol 165 mg
Vitamin E 18 µg
Vitamin K 0.58 mg
Thiamine 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 1.1 mg
Vitamin B6 1 µg
Vitamin B12 0.28 mg
Iron 6.9 mg
Iodine 60 µg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 40 mg
Phosphorus 285 mg
Vitamin D 13.5 µg
Vitamin A 360 µg RE
Calcium 536 mg
Vitamin C 44 mg
Zinc 4.1 mg
Folic Acid 90 µg
Selenium 19 µg

Nutrient colours use adult dietary reference values, which don't apply to infant formula — so the regulation-mandated breast-milk composition (sugar/lactose and fat) is shown neutral here rather than flagged as a concern. Sodium and trans fat keep their normal colour banding. The "added sugars" line on a formula panel normally counts lactose, so read it with that in mind.

What are the ingredients in Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder?

The label of Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder lists 16 ingredients, in label order: Milk Solids, Demineralised whey, Maltodextrin, Soybean oil, Minerals, High oleic sunflower oil, Emulsifier, Low erucic rapeseed oil, Coconut oil, Sunflower oil, Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances, Choline bitartrate, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from Schizochytrium sp. oil, Vitamins, Acidity regulators, Probiotic (Bifidobacterium lactis (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis) (CNCM I-3446)). Flagged by the analysis: Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances.

Is Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder safe to eat?

Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder scores 7.3/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This milk drink powder provides essential nutrients for children, including milk solids, a blend of beneficial oils, and a probiotic. This lack of transparency is a concern for a product intended for daily consumption by children.

Why does Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder score 7.3/10?

Flagged in the score: The presence of "Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances" without specific disclosure raises transparency concerns for parents. Also noted: The emulsifier and acidity regulators are listed generically, without specific compound identification.

Who should avoid Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Milk allergy; Soy allergy; Sensitivity to undisclosed flavorings.

Is Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder suitable for babies or young children?

Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.

Does Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder contain allergens?

Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids, Demineralised whey and Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances) and soy (Soybean oil). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.

Does Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder contain milk?

Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids, Demineralised whey and Nature identical (Vanilla Cream) flavouring substances. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.

Does Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder contain soy?

Yes — the ingredient list names Soybean oil. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.

Are the claims on the Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 9 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "FREE DINOSAUR ACTIVITY BOOK" — can't be verified from the label. "Nutritious Milk Drink For Growing Children" — can't be verified from the label. "with nutrients to help support 7 SIGNS OF GROWTH" — can't be verified from the label.

Is Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder vegetarian?

Nangrow Nutritious Milk Drink Powder 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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