Made From Malted Barley

Since 1934

MILO is made from malted barley and combined with other ingredients to provide a source of energy for active bodies.

The energy from the barley grain is extracted after malting and added to MILO. This forms part of the Nourishing Energy of MILO.

The energy in malted barley (and MILO) comes from both simple and complex carbohydrates.

Did you know?

Carbohydrates (which include sugars) are the preferred energy source for the body. The brain, nervous system and working muscles have a strong preference for energy from carbohydrates. The thinking brain needs a steady supply of carbohydrates to stay working at its best. Growing brains require a higher proportion of carbohydrates than adults.

The majority of the ‘sugar’ in a glass of MILO with milk comes from the lactose, naturally present in milk; over half in fact. The other sugars in MILO include maltose from malted barley, sucrose (table sugar) and galactose. In total, there is only about 3.8g of table sugar in a serving of MILO, which is less than one teaspoon.