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Original Light
Ovaltine · 1 x 300g
- Barcode
7612100015636- Category
- Instant beverages
- Serving size
- 25g
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
At a glance
Original Light (Ovaltine) is a product in the category “Instant beverages”. It provides 424 kcal (1,776 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 25g contains about 106 kcal, or 5% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 34% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 350% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 726% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 8 additives: E340 - Potassium phosphates, E340i - Monopotassium phosphate, E341 - Calcium phosphates, E341ii - Dicalcium phosphate, E452 - Polyphosphates, and E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. It is sold in France and United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (25g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,776 kJ / 424 kcal | 21% | 444 kJ / 106 kcal |
| Fat | 11 g | 15% | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.8 g | 34% | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g | 27% | 17 g |
| Sugars | 36 g | 40% | 8.9 g |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 0.5 g | |
| Fibre | 2.4 g | 10% | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 26% | 0.39 g |
| Vitamin E | 12 mg | 3 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 80 mg | 20 mg | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 108 mg | |
| Iron | 14 mg | 3.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 30 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 0 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 407 products in the category “Instant beverages”.
Ingredients
Condensed skimmed MILK, BARLEY malt extract 46%, glucose syrup, vegetable oils (coconut, rapeseed), fat-reduced cocoa powder¹ 6%, salt, minerals (dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, ferric pyrophosphate), stabilisers (E452(1), E340(i), MILK protein, vitamins (E, C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, folic acid, B12, biotin, pantothenic acid), emulsifier (E471), sweetener (acesulfame K), anti-caking agent (551). Rainforest Alliance Certified. Find out more: ra.org
Allergens
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Light?
Original Light contains 424 kcal per 100 g, which is about 106 kcal per serving of 25g.
Is Original Light vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Original Light contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Original Light contain palm oil?
Possibly: some ingredients of Original Light may be derived from palm oil.
Which additives does Original Light contain?
Original Light contains E340 - Potassium phosphates, E340i - Monopotassium phosphate, E341 - Calcium phosphates, E341ii - Dicalcium phosphate, E452 - Polyphosphates, E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, E551 - Silicon dioxide, and E950 - Acesulfame k.
Which allergens are in Original Light?
According to Open Food Facts, the label of Original Light lists these allergens: Gluten and Milk. Always check the package.
