Bournvita has been a popular drink in Indian homes and has been an integral part of many people’s childhoods. Recently, the drink was reintroduced in a new form with a reduced-sugar formula. But what exactly changed, and what benefits does this drink offer? Discover more in this blog.
What to Expect from the New Bournvita?
14% Sugar Reduction
One of the first things to expect from the new Bournvita is a 14% reduction in its overall sugar content. In other words, for every 100 grams of Bournvita powder that you consume, you get 14% less sugar.
Moreover, the quantity of reduced sugar in Bournvita also aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended sugar limits for children. Take a look at the short table below for a better idea.
| WHO Recommended Daily Sugar Limit For Children | Up to 43 grams (approximate value) |
| Sugar quantity Per Serving of Bournvita | 6.5 grams (approximate value) |
This shows that Bournvita takes its commitment to your health very seriously.
Same Taste Even with Reduced Sugar Intake
The reduced sugar content of Bournvita has had no impact on its taste. Your little ones can still enjoy the familiar, rich taste of malt chocolate extract, whether they consume it hot or cold. You can also choose different variants, like 5 Star Bournvita and others.
No Added Sugar in Bournvita Zero
Some products, like Bournvita Zero Added Sugar, have no added sugars. This means that apart from the natural sugar present in the ingredients when it was manufactured, no additional sugar has been added.
More Nutrition
You can expect increased nutritional servings from the new form of Bournvita, especially when you have it with warm milk. Take a look at the table below to understand better.
| Nutrients | Quantity Present in 2 Cups of Milk (400 ml) (values in mcg) | Quantity Present in 2 Cups of Milk (400 ml) + 2 Servings of Bournvita (40g) (values in mcg) |
| Vitamin A | 232 | 548 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Vitamin C | 8 | 46 |
| Vitamin D | 0.48 | 8 |
| (values in mg) | (values in mg) | |
| Iron | 0.6 | 9.8 |
| Zinc | 1.2 | 4.1 |
Benefits of Bournvita’s Reduced Sugar Formula
Cognitive Improvement
Bournvita’s reduced sugar variant may boost your children’s cognitive or mental development. This is due to nutrients like Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B12. For example, Iron helps carry oxygen throughout the body by supporting the growth of red blood cells. More oxygen helps your children stay alert and prevents fatigue.
Better Immunity
When combined with a balanced diet, this nutritional drink might help improve your children’s immunity because of the presence of Zinc, Iron, Vitamins A, B12, C and D. For example, Vitamin C supports your little ones’ bodies by increasing their defense against sicknesses and protecting cells from damage.
Growth in Physical Strength
The presence of Vitamin D and Zinc in Bournvita, along with a glass of whole milk, may help improve physical strength. Vitamin D helps bones absorb calcium present in milk better, improving overall bone strength. Zinc, on the other hand, protects muscles from excessive physical stress, which might help improve physical performance.
Conclusion
Bournvita recently reduced its per-serving sugar content by 14% without any noticeable difference in its taste. This version has increased nutritional servings, in the form of Vitamins A, B12, C and D and minerals like Iron and Zinc.
Moreover, when your children consume it with whole milk and maintain an active lifestyle, they can enjoy many benefits. These include increased mental development, immunity and physical strength.