Description
If you are looking for the real deal, look no further. Malted cocoa powders have been available all around the world for over a century now, but no recipe taste quite like this one. Bring Switzerland to your breakfast table with Ovomaltine Original!
What does Ovomaltine Powder taste like?
This classic Swiss malted flavoured chocolate drink with its inimitable taste has been a go-to source of energy for many over the past century. Unlike malted chocolate powders available in your local supermarkets, Ovomaltine contains no added sugar and, in addition to being delicious, is an incredible source of nutrients. Many say the the taste of Ovomaltine is impossible to describe, you just have to try it for yourself!
History of Ovomaltine Original Powder:
The malt drink’s roots are in Berne, Switzerland, where in 1904, the pharmacist Albert Wander invented Ovomaltine. What was started by his father as a nutritious and fortifying powder for children and people with delicate condition, quickly became athletes favourite drink.
Enriched with 13 vitamins, calcium, magnesium and iron, the legendary chocolate powder is packed with healthy nutrients.
Where is Ovomaltine made?
The Bern factory, no longer able to keep with the demand moved in 1927. To this day Ovomaltine Original and other Ovo products (only the ones with a Swiss flag) are made in Neuenegg, Switzerland.
When to enjoy Ovomaltine Cocoa Powder?
With Ovomaltine and its energizing properties, ‘it’s not going better, but for longer’. So whether you need to sip your cup in the morning ahead of a long day, or are looking for extra energy throughout the day, this malt drink has your back.
Ovo can also help with:
- Preventing zinc deficiency (note that zinc supports over 300 enzymes in the human body and about 15% of people don’t consume enough)
- Slowing aging thanks to vitamins A, C and E
- Barley malt stimulates the production of prolactin (the breastfeeding hormone)
- Maintaining healthy bones with calcium and vitamin D
How to prepare my Ovo drink?
The preparation of this chocolate malt flavored beverage takes just a few seconds, and can be enjoyed hot or cold — it’s delicious either way!
Direction:
- Prepare 2dl of hot or cold milk in a cup
- Add 2-3 teaspoons (or 15g) of Ovomaltine Original powder
- Stir well to dissolve the powder and enjoy a sweet cup of a typical Swiss drink!
Notes:
- If it is more to your taste, you can add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of white chocolate powder for additional pleasure
- Milk can be replaced with milk alternatives such as soy, oat or almond milk. The powder can also be dissolved in water
- This product is suitable for a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, but isn’t vegan
- Contains no added sugar
Pro tip: Can’t decide between a hot Ovomaltine or a coffee? Try an Ovo Macchiato!
Nutritional Values (100g):
Energy…………………….1577 kJ (372 kcal)
Fat………………………….2 g
of which saturates…….1 g
Carbohydrates………….74 g
of which sugars…………40 g
Dietary fiber……………..3.9 g
Proteins…………………..12 g
Salt…………………………0.12 g
Ingredients:
Barley malt extract 65%, condensed skimmed milk, highly defatted cocoa powder, mineral salts (dicalcium orthophosphate, magnesium carbonate, iron pyrophosphate), rapeseed oil, 13 vitamins (A, D, E, K, C , thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, folic acid, B12, biotin, pantothenic acid), cooking salt, flavoring vanillin.
Allergens:
Ovomaltine original powder contains lactose and gluten.
Dietary notes: Product suitable for a vegetarian diet, but is not vegan.
Storage: Leave in a cool and dry place.
Freshness guarantee: Keep for at least 4 weeks after reception.
Physical data: 500g
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