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MILO^® is made from the natural goodness of malt, milk, and cocoa. These ingredients make MILO nutritious as well as tasty. MILO^® Activ-Go contains 6 essential vitamins (vitamin B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D) and 3 minerals (calcium, iron, phosphorus) that play a vital role in children's growth and development and provides nourishing energy to help kids to win the day.

Malt is produced from the barley/sorghum cereal grains through a process of mixing and evaporating.

MILO® is a beverage specially designed to contribute to the nutritional needs of children from 6 years and older.

To make the delicious, champion MILO® mix: 
Add 4 teaspoons of MILO® powder into a cup
Add hot water and stir briskly to dissolve the powder
Add 2 teaspoons of powdered milk or 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk, stir well and enjoy your wholesome cup of MILO®. We recommend that you do not add sugar to your MILO®, as it already contains some 

Your child can drink MILO® every day as part of a balanced diet including other nutritious foods and beverages. MILO® is also a good source of daily energy and nutrients for kids. The 6 vitamins and 3 minerals that MILO® is fortified with support children's growth and development.

MILO® is a beverage made from the natural goodness of malt, milk and cocoa and is enriched with vitamins and minerals. We recommend that pregnant women should always consult their doctor for  recommendations on food and drinks that will suit their nutritional needs.

Activ-Go™ is a combination of a special type of malt extract that provides nourishing energy to the body, 6 vitamins (vitamin B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D) and 3 minerals (calcium, iron, phosphorus) which are essential for conversion of food into energy. This process supports the efficient release of energy in the body and overall growth and development

Drinking a MILO® a day, as part of a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, meat etc., should not cause health problems. Moderation is however key, as eating too much of any food can cause problems .

Eating well and exercising regularly will contribute to a healthier life. We advise you to consult your Nutritionist for more advice on healthy, balanced diets.So go ahead and drink your MILO®, but don't forget to be active.

Yes, MILO® in Ghana may contain traces of gluten, but MILO® in Nigeria is gluten-free

MILO® only contains minute amounts of caffeine from cocoa. MILO® is made from the natural goodness of Milk, Malt, and Cocoa and is enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Yes, adults can drink MILO® and also reap nutritional benefits. 

MILO® was invented in Australia and first launched in 1934. In Central and West Africa, MILO® was launched in Nigeria in the 1960s.Nestle started manufacturing the brand at our Tema factory in Ghana in the 1970s. Since the 80s, MILO® has also been manufactured at the Agbara factory in Nigeria.

MILO® is formulated to contribute to the nutritional needs and taste preference of consumers in the different countries it is sold in. Additionally, the malt extract for MILO® in Nigeria is sourced locally from sorghum, while in Ghana, it is from barley. Be assured though that both products have the signature MILO® taste and meet the highest quality standards.

The taste of MILO® may vary from one country to another because they are formulated to cater to the local taste preference.

We assure you that the quality and safety of our products is a non-negotiable priority for Nestlé. Our consumers can buy MILO® products manufactured according to our high-quality standards from authorized distribution channels. Counterfeiting is an illegal activity to mislead consumers that we take very seriously. When we are made aware of the existence of counterfeit MILO® products, we work closely with relevant national authorities like food authorities and customs services to ensure their removal from the market. Report any Nestlé product you suspect to be fake to the consumer services team (insert link & number)

One cup of MILO® contains about one and half to two teaspoons of sugar from the malt and added table sugar. For the perfect cup of MILO, please follow the mixing instructions on the package.

In Nigeria, MILO® contains milk and sorghum malt which have naturally occurring sugars which make up 40% of the sugar contained in the product. The added sugar in a cup of MILO® is about 1.5 teaspoons

Driven by our purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, and responding to evolving consumer demands, Nestlé has set clear commitments and meaningful objectives to reduce the sugar content in our foods and beverages.

We have reduced the amount of sugar we use in our products by 39,000 tons between 2014-2016. We are on course to reduce added sugars in our products by 5% by 2020, to help people live healthier lives.

We are working hard to develop new technology and recipes that reduce sugar in our products, but still have them as tasty and nourishing.

MILO® gets its “unique taste” from the combination of the 3 core wholesome ingredients - Malt, Milk and Cocoa. 
A specific manufacturing process that Nestlé has perfected over time further enhances flavor. MILO® does not contain any additional flavors and colors (natural or artificial).

We’re sorry to hear that we’ve disappointed you.  All of our product formulations regularly undergo rigorous consumer preference testing to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our consumers. Please be assured of our commitment in ensuring the best quality and taste is offered to our esteemed consumers.  
Don't worry, it is same tasty and nutritous MILO® you have been enjoying from ages.