Wheat Flavoured Milk Drink - Viju - Viju
Low score due to added sugars, acesulfame-K, and multiple additives despite milk-derived nutrients.
Contains milk allergen. May contain gluten from malt extract. Artificial additives present; avoid if sensitive to sweeteners or with lactose intolerance.
What's the verdict?
This dairy-based drink delivers some protein and calcium from milk powder but is ultra-processed with added sugar, artificial sweetener, stabilizers, and flavor enhancers, making it more of an occasional treat than a nutritious staple.
Ingredients
11 listed · 4 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Water (Base/Solvent)
No direct nutritional value but serves as the carrier for all other components; essential for proper hydration and product consistency.
- Full cream milk powder (Dairy Ingredient)Beneficial
Rich in protein, calcium, and healthy fats that support muscle growth, bone density, and satiety; however, it is a common allergen and high in saturated fat.
- Sugar (Added Sweetener)Caution
Contributes to pleasant taste but increases glycemic load leading to potential blood sugar fluctuations, weight gain, and higher risk of metabolic issues with frequent use.
- Malt extract (Flavor/Sweetener)Caution
Offers some minerals and malty flavor from sprouted barley; adds to total sugars and may pose gluten-related risks for intolerant consumers.
- E473 (Emulsifier/Stabilizer)
Sucrose esters of fatty acids help blend and stabilize the emulsion; generally safe at used levels with no major nutritional impact but is a processed additive.
- E466 (Thickener/Stabilizer)
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose improves texture and prevents separation; safe for most but may cause mild digestive issues in high amounts for sensitive people.
- Wheat milk flavour (Flavoring Agent)Caution
Creates the distinctive wheat-milk profile; provides no nutrients and may include synthetic compounds or traces that trigger allergies or sensitivities.
- Acesulfame-K (Artificial Sweetener)Caution
Delivers intense sweetness with zero calories to partially replace sugar; subject to safety debates over potential long-term metabolic effects despite regulatory approval.
- Milk flavour (Flavoring Agent)
Boosts milky aroma and taste; artificial with no real nutritional contribution from dairy and potential for minor irritant effects in sensitive individuals.
- Sodium bicarbonate (Acidity Regulator)
Balances pH for stability and shelf life; contributes minor sodium but has negligible health effects at the low levels used in this beverage.
- Ethyl maltol (Flavor Enhancer)
Intensifies sweet and creamy flavors; safe in small quantities but synthetic and may cause headaches or allergic reactions in hypersensitive consumers.
Nutrition
| calories | 75 |
|---|---|
| total fat | 2.8 |
| saturated fat | 1.7 |
| cholesterol | 8 |
| sodium | 50 |
| total carbohydrate | 11 |
| sugars | 9 |
| protein | 3 |
| calcium | 105 |
| potassium | 120 |
None: trans fat, dietary fiber, vitamin d, iron.
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