Frequently asked questions

Ovaltine Sleep is specially formulated to support sleep. In addition to the 8 vitamins and minerals found in all Ovaltine products, Ovaltine Sleep is enriched with magnesium to support restful sleep, and comes in two flavours: 'dreamy' vanilla and 'calming' choc flavours. 

Ovaltine Lasting Energy is a different choc malt formula that also contains 8 vitamins and minerals but has the added benefit of being low GI to support your active lifestyle.

Ovaltine Sleep is designed to be served with milk. In addition to the 8 vitamins and minerals found in all Ovaltine products, Ovaltine Sleep is enriched with magnesium to support restful sleep, and comes in two flavours: 'dreamy' vanilla and 'calming' choc flavours.

Ovaltine Light Break's choc malt formula is designed to be served with water to give you a refreshing, 99% fat free treat.

Magnesium has many benefits including contributing to normal growth and development in children, contributes to normal energy metabolism, it is necessary for normal nerve and muscle function and necessary for teeth and bone structure.

The Glycaemic Index (GI) is the scientifically proven way of ranking carbohydrates, like breads, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, fruit, starchy vegetables, legumes, milk and yoghurt according to how they affect your blood glucose (sugar) levels. Carbohydrates with a low GI (55 or less) will make your blood glucose rise slowly and fall gently over a longer time. For more information on GI please refer to the GI Symbol website https://www.gisymbol.com/.

Ovaltine is manufactured locally in Melbourne Australia with imported and local ingredients.

Having one 200mL glass/mug of Ovaltine and milk helps meet the daily requirements as set out in the nutritional information panel, and supports a balanced diet.

Ovaltine Sleep calming choc has 16.8g per serve including skim milk

Ovaltine Sleep dreamy vanilla has 16.8g per serve including skim milk

Ovaltine Lasting Energy has 18.8g per serve including skim milk

Ovaltine Light Break has 8.9g per serve when prepared with water

Sugar is naturally occurring in milk (lactose) and malt extract (maltose) which are both ingredients of Ovaltine. There is a small amount of sugar provided by the maltodextrin. Lasting Energy and Light Break each contain added sugar from cane sugar.

Ovaltine Lasting Energy package design has been updated, but the recipe is unchanged. Ovaltine Lasting Energy is still the same choc malt drink you know and love, specially formulated with 8 vitamins & minerals and is low GI for lasting energy.

Yes! Your favourite nostalgic treats are still available from Woolworths and Big W, and are still packed with that chocolate malt goodness.

Malt is make by soaking barley seeds until they begin to germinate, and then drying to create the malt powder. This process is called "malting" and it gives us the sweet, caramel flavour we know and love in malted milk. 

While malted milk and chocolate milk are similarly sweet, malt is made from barley seeds, which gives it a uniquely smooth caramel flavour. On the other hand, chocolate is made from cocoa beans and offers a more bold, roasted flavour. 

Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports muscle and nerve function, as well as bone health and blood sugar levels. Foods high in magnesium include green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, and in whole grains. For drinks high in magnesium, look no further than Ovaltine Sleep, available in two delicious flavours, Calming Choc and Dreamy Vanilla.

Yes! You can drink Ovaltine Sleep at any time of the day. Drinks high in magnesium help support good sleep, but you don't have to limit your magnesium intake to evenings.