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ORIGINAL hot malty goodness
ORIGINAL hot malty goodness by Horlicks provides 91 kcal per 100 g, with 9.6 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. That is 33% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sweetened beverages category and comes in a 400 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 25 g + 200 ml
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | 23 kcal | 69 +32% | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 0.5 +272% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 0.3 +294% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.4 g | 3.6 g | 1% | 15.3 −6% |
| Total sugars | 9.6 g | 2.4 g | 14.3 −33% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 0.5 −49% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 1.2 g | 2% | 0.7 +598% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 +101% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11653 Sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria. Values are for the prepared product.
Compared with other sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat 41% (Wheat Flour and Malted Wheat), Malted Barley 31%, Dried Whey Milk), Calcium Carbonate, Dried Skimmed Milk, Sugar, Palm Oil, Salt, Anti-Caking agent (E551), Vitamin Mix (Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin E, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12), Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Oxide.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400 g
- Serving size
- 25 g + 200 ml
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5060113919359
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ORIGINAL hot malty goodness?
ORIGINAL hot malty goodness contains 91 kcal per 100 g and about 23 kcal per serving (25 g + 200 ml).
How much sugar is in ORIGINAL hot malty goodness?
ORIGINAL hot malty goodness has 9.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is ORIGINAL hot malty goodness healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is ORIGINAL hot malty goodness vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does ORIGINAL hot malty goodness contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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