Junior Horlicks (2–6 years)
Horlicks Junior Horlicks (2–6 years) is a kids' nutrition shake (2–6 years) with 2.8 g of protein per 3 spoons (23 g). It scores 36/100 on the TBPP Quality Score. We found no third-party testing certification.
Nutrition per serving
Vanilla flavor, from the label.
| Serving size | 3 spoons (23 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Calories | 86 |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Sugar | 9.2 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Sodium | Not verified |
| Protein by weight | 12% |
| Leucine | Not verified |
| BCAAs | Not verified |
How it scored
36 of 100 points. How we score
| Criterion | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density | 6 / 30 | 12% of each scoop is protein |
| Third-party testing | 0 / 25 | No verified independent testing program |
| Label transparency | 20 / 20 | Fully disclosed formula, no amino spiking |
| Sugar | 2 / 10 | 9.2 g sugar per serving |
| Ingredient simplicity | 4 / 10 | Artificial flavors or sweeteners |
| Verified label data | 4 / 5 | 6 of 7 label values verified |
Formula and label
| Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Made for | Kids (2–6 years, per the brand) |
| Protein sources | Wheat Flour, Malted Barley, Milk Solids, Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Isolate |
| Third-party testing | None found |
| Sweeteners | Sugar |
| Proprietary blend | No |
| Added free amino acids | No |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Allergens | Wheat, Barley, Milk, Soy |
| Made by | Horlicks (Hindustan Unilever (Unilever)) · India |
| Sold at | Horlicks (direct), Tata 1mg, Amazon India |
Price
We could not verify a current U.S. price.
Sizes: 450 g, 500 g, 1 kg
Flavors (2)
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
Buying for a child
Age range from the brand: 2–6 years. This label starts below age 4. We don’t tag products for children under 4: please ask your pediatrician about this one. 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/junior
- https://www.horlicks.in/products/horlicks-junior-vanilla-flavour
- https://www.horlicks.in/products.json?limit=250
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0773/7924/0225/files/87025_S4-8901030820014.jpg
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0773/7924/0225/files/87025_S5-8901030820014.jpg
- https://www.1mg.com/otc/junior-horlicks-vanilla-otc627707
Indian-market product (Hindustan Unilever); price fields null. Local price: Rs 305 for the 500 g jar on horlicks.in and Rs 309 for 500 g (MRP Rs 329) on Tata 1mg, 2026-10-14. Brand-store nutrition images (Vanilla) give values per 100 g: 376 kcal, 12 g protein, 74 g carbohydrate, 40 g total sugars, 5 g added sugar (sucrose), 2 g fibre, 4 g fat, sodium '<400 mg'. Sodium is only an upper bound, so it is null. Values here are those x 0.23 for the labeled serve of 3 spoons (23 g) in 200 ml milk, twice a day, and are for the powder only. Added sugar is about 1.2 g per serve. Ingredients (Tata 1mg listing): wheat flour (35%), malted barley extract (25%), milk solids (22%), cereal extract (barley, malted barley, millet, wheat; 8%), sugar, minerals, wheat gluten, vitamins, iodised salt, INS 501(ii), nature-identical flavouring, soy protein isolate. Allergens are inferred from those ingredients (wheat/gluten, barley, milk, soy); the label allergen statement was not seen. This is a cereal/malt-based health drink, not a protein powder: protein is low (about 2.8 g per serve) even though the brand markets 'Protein for height gain'. Category 'other'. Brand says it is for toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 2–6 and to be taken as part of the daily diet (not complete nutrition).
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.