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Boost Health & Drink Mix

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Boost Health & Drink Mix is a malt-based powder stirred into a drink, built mainly on cereal extract and malted barley. It scores [F]CA4: nutrition is a C only because of added vitamins and minerals, ingredients are short and mostly grain-based, and risk is high because of sugar. Best as an occasional drink in a small serve.

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Boost Health & Drink Mix

Boost Health & Drink Mix scores [F]CA4 on CleanPlate: nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 4.

The [F] flag means added vitamins or minerals lift its nutrition grade.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 7.5 g per 100 g, 8% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 43 g per 100 g, 47% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 35 g per 100 g, 38% of the calories, of which 9.5 g is added.
  • Fat: 2.5 g per 100 g, 6% of the calories, of which 2.2 g is saturated.
  • Fibre: 2 g per 100 g, 1% of the calories (fibre counts at 2 kcal per gram).
Added sugar9.5 g
Saturated fat2.2 g
Sodium450 mg

The tick is the “high” line

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High sugar (35g per 100g)
On the pack
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care

Last reviewed October 29, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

14 listed
  • Cereal Extract (50%)
    • Barley
    • Wheat
    • Millet
  • Malted Barley (21%)
  • Sugar
  • Wheat Flour (Atta)
  • Milk Solids (6%)
  • Minerals
  • Natural Colour (INS 150c)
  • Wheat Gluten
  • Acidity Regulators [INS 501(ii), INS 500(ii)]
  • Edible Iodised Salt
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Vitamins
  • Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
  • Soy Protein Isolate
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Boost Health & Drink Mix pack, front view

7 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 35 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

FFortifiedHigh sugarNutrition per 100 g
CNutrition densityAIngredient integrity4Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy369 kcal
Protein7.5 g
Carbohydrates80 g
Total sugars35 g
Added sugars9.5 g
Dietary fibre2 g
Total fat2.5 g
Saturated fat2.2 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Cholesterol5 mg
Sodium450 mg
Iron44.5 mg
Zinc4.6 mg
Calcium577 mg
Copper875 µg
Iodine198 µg
Magnesium82.5 mg
Vitamin C188 mg
Vitamin A625 µg
Vitamin B12.8 mg
Vitamin B22.8 mg
Vitamin B330 mg
Vitamin B55 mg
Vitamin B63.1 mg
Vitamin D3.1 µg
Folic acid562 µg
Vitamin B725 µg
Vitamin B125.7 µg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

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What to know about Boost Health & Drink Mix

Fortified malt drink mix with a sugary base

Boost Health & Drink Mix is a 200 g jar of malt-based powder for stirring into a drink. It is built from cereal extract (50%) made from barley, wheat and millet, malted barley (21%), sugar, wheat flour (atta), milk solids (6%), cocoa powder and soy protein isolate, with added minerals and vitamins. It is bought as a family drink that adds vitamins and minerals to a glass.

One 20 g serve, with ten in the jar, gives 74 kcal, 1.5 g protein and 7 g total sugar. Per 100 g the powder has 369 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 80 g carbohydrate, 2.0 g fibre and 450 mg sodium. It is fortified: iron is 44.5 mg per 100 g (8.9 mg per serve) and calcium is 577 mg per 100 g (115 mg per serve).

The front says 3X More Stamina and Clinically Proven, and the pack gives nothing to show what the three times is measured against. The vitamins and minerals are real and printed on the panel, but they sit on a base that is mostly carbohydrate and sugars from malt extract. CleanPlate scores it [F]CA4.

Why Boost Health & Drink Mix scores [F]CA4

Nutrition is a C only because of the added vitamins and minerals, and would be an E without them. Ingredients are an A, and risk is a 4 on 31.2 g of free sugar per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
7.5 g
Fibre
2 g
Vitamins and minerals
17 declared
Energy
369 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why C

The core nutrition score is zero: protein is 7.5 g per 100 g and fibre is 2.0 g, and most of the protein comes from barley and other grain. Protein earns little credit here.

The C comes from the added micronutrients, which are iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins A, C, D, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and folate. Without that fortification the grade would be an E.

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Cereal Extract
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
2
Flagged
None

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is short and grain-led: cereal extract (50%), malted barley (21%), sugar, wheat flour and milk solids (6%). Only those three carry percentages, so the rest of the list has no share declared.

Ammonia caramel colour (INS 150c) and nature-identical flavouring substances cost ingredient points. The acidity regulators (INS 501(ii) and 500(ii)) cost none. No hydrogenated fat is listed and there is no hollow label promise, so the grade stays an A.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
9.5 g
Sodium
450 mg
Saturated fat
2.2 g
Trans fat
0.1 g

03 Load risk: why 4

Sugar drives the risk number. The cereal extract's sugar counts, so free sugar is 31.2 g per 100 g, well above the 9.5 g the panel prints as added sugar. Sodium of 450 mg per 100 g comes next.

Saturated fat (2.2 g per 100 g) and trans fat (0.1 g per 100 g) are small. Energy is 369 kcal per 100 g. In a 20 g serve that is 74 kcal, 6.2 g free sugar and 90 mg sodium.

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sugar (35g per 100g)

Green flags

Nothing stands out in its favour.

Does Boost Health & Drink Mix live up to its claims?

The nutrient claims match the panel, but 3X More Stamina and Clinically Proven come with no detail on the pack. Iron is 44.5 mg per 100 g.

  • On the pack

    “3X More Stamina”

    Be careful

    The front does not say three times more than what. The panel shows added vitamins and minerals, but also 31.2 g free sugar per 100 g.

  • On the pack

    “Clinically Proven”

    Be careful

    The pack gives no study, result or detail behind the words. Nothing on the panel can confirm it.

  • Retail listing

    “Enriched with Envita nutrients”

    Holds

    The panel prints iron at 44.5 mg per 100 g, about 8.9 mg a serve. Vitamin A, C, B6, B12 and folic acid are printed too.

  • Retail listing

    “Fortified with energy releasing nutrients”

    Holds

    B vitamins are on the panel: B1 2.8 mg, B2 2.8 mg and B6 3.15 mg per 100 g.

What's in Boost Health & Drink Mix?

Cereal extract and malted barley lead the list, then sugar. Watch the sugar from the malt extract, the caramel colour and the flavouring.

The ingredient list, read for you

Cereal extract (50%) from barley, wheat and millet leads, followed by malted barley (21%), which together give the malt flavour and most of the sugars. Sugar, wheat flour (atta) and milk solids (6%) follow. Cocoa, soy protein isolate and wheat gluten add taste and protein, ammonia caramel colour (INS 150c) darkens it, and nature-identical flavouring adds taste. Minerals, vitamins, iodised salt and two acidity regulators round out the list.

Ingredients to watch

  • Sugar from cereal extract and added sugarConcern

    Free sugar is 31.2 g per 100 g, about 6.2 g in a 20 g serve. This is the biggest driver of the risk grade.

  • Caramel colour (INS 150c) and flavouringWorth watching

    Ammonia caramel and nature-identical flavouring substances each cost ingredient points.

  • FortificationWorth watching

    The nutrition grade is a C only because of added vitamins and minerals. Without them it would be an E.

  • SodiumWorth watching

    450 mg per 100 g, about 90 mg in a 20 g serve.

  • FatFine

    Saturated fat is 2.2 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed.

What it doesn’t have

  • Minerals and vitamins are listed as groups, without naming each one.
  • Only cereal extract, malted barley and milk solids have declared percentages.

Who should eat Boost Health & Drink Mix?

An occasional drink for most adults and a rare one for children, since a 20 g serve carries about 6.2 g of free sugar.

  • Most adultsOccasionally

    31.2 g free sugar per 100 g, about 6.2 g in a 20 g serve.

  • ChildrenRarely

    Sugar-led base with caramel colour and flavouring; vitamins come easier from food.

  • Diabetes or prediabetesRarely

    80 g carbohydrate and 35 g total sugar per 100 g.

  • Weight managementOccasionally

    74 kcal a serve is light, but 369 kcal per 100 g adds up with extra spoons.

Boost Health & Drink Mix: common questions

What is the CleanPlate score of Boost Health & Drink Mix?

Boost Health & Drink Mix is a malt-based powder stirred into a drink, built mainly on cereal extract and malted barley. It scores [F]CA4: nutrition is a C only because of added vitamins and minerals, ingredients are short and mostly grain-based, and risk is high because of sugar. Best as an occasional drink in a small serve. Nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.

How many calories and how much protein are in Boost Health & Drink Mix?

Per 100 g, Boost Health & Drink Mix has 369 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 80 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fat and 2.2 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 20 g powder) has 74 kcal and 1.5 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Boost Health & Drink Mix?

14 ingredients, in label order: Cereal Extract (50%) (Barley, Wheat, Millet), Malted Barley (21%), Sugar, Wheat Flour (Atta), Milk Solids (6%), Minerals, Natural Colour (INS 150c), Wheat Gluten, Acidity Regulators [INS 501(ii), INS 500(ii)], Edible Iodised Salt, Cocoa Powder, Vitamins, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances, Soy Protein Isolate.

Does Boost Health & Drink Mix live up to its claims?

4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "3X More Stamina" needs care: The front does not say three times more than what. The panel shows added vitamins and minerals, but also 31.2 g free sugar per 100 g. "Clinically Proven" needs care: The pack gives no study, result or detail behind the words. Nothing on the panel can confirm it.

Who should limit Boost Health & Drink Mix?

Most adults: occasionally. 31.2 g free sugar per 100 g, about 6.2 g in a 20 g serve. Children: rarely. Sugar-led base with caramel colour and flavouring; vitamins come easier from food. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 80 g carbohydrate and 35 g total sugar per 100 g.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Boost Health & Drink Mix have?

Per 100 g, Boost Health & Drink Mix has 9.5 g added sugar, 450 mg sodium (about 1.1 g salt) and 2.2 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar.

Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.

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