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Protinex Adults Drink Mix (Creamy Vanilla Flavour)

Red flags

Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin

Green flags

Green flag: High protein (34g per 100g)
Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

8 listed

Skimmed milk powder
Maltodextrin
Soy protein isolate
Minerals (Di calcium phosphate, Ferric pyrophosphate, Zinc sulphate, Potassium iodide)
Nature identical flavouring substances
Stabilizer (Guar gum)
Vitamins (Choline bitartrate, Ascorbic acid, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, Nicotinamide, Retinyl acetate, Ergocalciferol, Thiamine hydrochloride, Calcium pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Folic acid, d-Biotin)
Sweetener (Sucralose)

ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

FFortifiedNutrition per 100 g

BNutritionBIngredients2Risk

Energy370 kcal

Protein34 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Total sugars13 g

Added sugars0 g

Total fat1.3 g

Saturated fat0.7 g

Trans fat0.1 g

Cholesterol5 mg

Sodium360 mg

Vitamin B12 mg

Vitamin B22.2 mg

Vitamin B323 mg

Vitamin B52.2 mg

Calcium1300 mg

Vitamin D6.6 µg

Phosphorus1175 mg

Magnesium60 mg

Vitamin A1143 µg

Vitamin E12 mg

Vitamin C60 mg

Copper400 µg

Zinc2.7 mg

Potassium780 mg

Iron20 mg

Vitamin B61.1 mg

Folic acid150 µg

Vitamin B120.35 µg

Choline107 mg

Iodine55 µg

Vitamin B724 µg

Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Protein drink mix built on milk powder and sucralose

Protinex Adults Drink Mix (Creamy Vanilla Flavour) lists skimmed milk powder, maltodextrin, soy protein isolate, minerals, nature-identical flavouring, guar gum, vitamins and sucralose. The pack is 400 g and the panel is printed per 100 g of powder, with a 35 g serve in 200 ml of milk.

CleanPlate scores it [F]BB2. The B for nutrition reflects 34 g protein per 100 g. The [F] marks that added calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C lift the grade; without them it would be C. The B for ingredients reflects mostly refined or industrial ingredients (led by skimmed milk powder, maltodextrin and soy protein isolate), with additives that cost points: sucralose, flavouring and guar gum. The 2 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest as made (sodium 89.9 mg, free sugar 0 g, saturated fat 1.81 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

On the pack
“Zero Added Sugar*”
Holds
Added sugar is 0 g; the 13 g of sugar per 100 g is lactose from the milk powder, as the footnote says.
On the pack
“25 Vital Nutrients to support Strength*, Immunity#, Active Life^”
Be careful
The panel declares 21 added vitamins and minerals; the support wording is the maker's.
On the pack
“Protein Rich Nutritional Beverage Mix”
Holds
34 g of protein per 100 g of powder, 12 g per 35 g serve.
On the pack
“This contains sucralose”
Holds
Sucralose (INS 955) is listed and costs 4 additive points.

How BB2 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →

01 Nutritional valueA to E

Good nutrient density

Protein: 34 g
Fibre: Not declared
Vitamins and minerals: 21 declared
Energy: 370 kcal

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.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E

Good, few concerning additives

Base: Skimmed milk powder
Sweeteners: Maltodextrin, Sweetener
Additives: 1
Flagged: Maltodextrin

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5

Low risk

Per 100 g as made

Free sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 89.9 mg
Saturated fat: 1.8 g
Trans fat: 0.08 g

Scored on the drink as made: 35 g in 200 ml of toned milk, from the pack's directions. As sold, the powder has 360 mg sodium and 0 g added sugar per 100 g.

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.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Skimmed milk powder, maltodextrin, soy protein isolate, minerals, nature-identical flavouring, guar gum, vitamins and sucralose; the list carries no percentages.

Per 100 g: 370 kcal, 1.3 g fat of which 0.7 g saturated, 13 g sugar of which 0 g added, 34 g protein, 360 mg sodium. The panel is for the dry powder only; the pack has no as-prepared panel. The risk score uses 35 g of powder in 200 ml of milk (no milk type is named, so toned milk is used): 105 kcal, 1.81 g of saturated fat and 89.9 mg of sodium per 100 g as made. Protein, carbohydrate and fat add to 90.3 g per 100 g of powder.

Ingredients to watch

SweetenerWorth watching
Sucralose (INS 955) is a non-sugar sweetener and costs 4 additive points.
Refined baseWorth watching
Maltodextrin and soy protein isolate follow the milk powder and set the ingredient score.
ProteinFine
34 g per 100 g of powder, 12 g per 35 g serve.
Risk nutrientsFine
0 g added sugar and 1.8 g saturated fat per 100 g as made with toned milk.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Zero added sugar means no sugar"

The powder has 13 g of sugar per 100 g, all lactose from the milk powder; none is added.

Myth: "25 vital nutrients means a complete food"

The vitamins and minerals are added to a milk-protein and maltodextrin base.

How often, and how

Healthy adultsA serve a day at most
ChildrenNot made for children
Diabetes or prediabetesFine in moderation

Smarter ways to eat it

Mind the milk

The milk adds its own calories and saturated fat; toned or skimmed keeps both lower.

Skip the extra sugar

The pack says you may add sugar to taste; each teaspoon adds about 4 g of free sugar the score does not include.

Common questions

Is Protinex Adults Drink Mix (Creamy Vanilla Flavour) healthy?

Protinex Adults Drink Mix (Creamy Vanilla Flavour) scores BB2 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: Contains Maltodextrin. On the plus side: High protein (34g per 100g); No added sugar.

What does the BB2 score mean?

The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk. The [F] means added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift the nutrition grade.

Which ingredients in Protinex Adults Drink Mix (Creamy Vanilla Flavour) should I watch?

Maltodextrin (Maltodextrin).

Last reviewed October 13, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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