Horlicks Growth Plus
Horlicks Horlicks Growth Plus is a kids' milk protein protein powder with 6 g of protein per 24 g (approx. 2 heaped spoonfuls). It scores 24/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. We found no third-party testing certification.
Nutrition per serving
Vanilla flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 24 g (approx. 2 heaped spoonfuls) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Calories | 96 |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugar | Not verified |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 38 mg |
| Protein by weight | 25% |
| Leucine | Not verified |
| BCAAs | Not verified |
How it scored
24 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 6 / 30 | 25% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25 | No verified independent testing program |
| Label transparency | 10 / 20 | adds free amino acids that inflate the protein number |
| Sugar | 0 / 10 | Sugar not verified |
| Ingredient simplicity | 4 / 10 | Artificial flavors or sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 4 / 5 | 6 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Milk Protein |
|---|---|
| Made for | Kids (no age range on the label) |
| Protein sources | Milk Solids, Sodium Caseinate |
| Third-party testing | None found |
| Sweeteners | Sugar |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | Yes |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Allergens | Milk |
| Made by | Horlicks (Hindustan Unilever (Unilever)) · India |
| Sold at | Horlicks (direct), Amazon India, Tata 1mg |
Price
We could not verify a current U.S. price.
Sizes: 400 g
Flavors (1)
- Vanilla
Buying for a child
The brand does not print an age range. Most kids get enough protein from food, and our score is built for adult protein powders, so a kids' nutrition shake scores lower on protein density by design. Check with your pediatrician before adding a shake. What to look for in a kids' protein shake
Sources
- https://www.horlicks.in/pages/growth-plus
- https://www.horlicks.in/products/horlicks-growth-plus-vanilla-flavour
- https://www.horlicks.in/products.json?limit=250
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0773/7924/0225/files/87056_S2.jpg
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0773/7924/0225/files/87056_S7.jpg
Indian-market product (Hindustan Unilever); price fields null. Brand-store nutrition image (87056_S7) lists per 100 g: 400 kcal, 25 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate of which 11 g added sugar, 11 g fat, 3 g fibre, 158 mg sodium, 740 mg arginine; total sugars not stated (sugar_g null). Per-serving values here are those x 0.24 for the labeled 24 g serving (front of pack shows 96 kcal per 24 g serve); added sugar about 2.6 g per serving. Values are powder only; the brand says to mix with 200 ml warm milk or water, twice a day. Ingredients (back-of-pack image 87056_S2, 400 g): milk solids (39%), maltodextrin, edible fat powder (high-oleic sunflower oil, corn solids, sodium caseinate), sugar, inulin, minerals, nature-identical flavouring, MCT oil (palm kernel), iodised salt, amino acid (arginine), INS 415, natural colour, vitamins. Allergens: contains milk; may contain wheat, barley and soy. Label: 'for healthy lean & short pre-pubertal children who may be fussy eaters... to be taken as part of regular daily diet' (not a complete-nutrition or meal-replacement formula). No numeric age range printed on the label images seen (brand-store tag says 'Toddler Food for Kids 2-6 year', not used). Price on horlicks.in: Rs 575 for 400 g.
Good to know
Last checked 2026-10-14. Labels change, so check the package before buying if you have allergies. If you are pregnant, nursing or buying for a child, ask your doctor before adding a supplement.