Ovaltine, Malted Drink

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Ovaltine, Malted Drink scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder Process With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 30% of the 4,985 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Ovaltine, Malted Drink's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Tapioca Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil (Palm).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin Mix (Vitamin C, Iron Orthophosphate, Vitamin E, Niacin, Manganese, Vitamin A, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12), Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Magnesium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.