Boost — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Boost by Hindustan Unilever Limited ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

A malt-and-sugar powder dressed up as a stamina builder. The energy it gives you is mostly sugar, then a multivitamin sprinkled on top.

Why this verdict

• Added sugar is a top ingredient, right after the malt base
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed: caramel colour, acidity regulators, nature-identical flavouring
• Refined wheat flour adds more fast carbs on top of the sugar
• Vitamins are sprayed-on fortification, not real food nutrition
• Sold as a stamina/health drink while being sweetened malt powder

Ingredients (14)

• Cereal Extract (Barley, Wheat, Millet) 50% (moderate) — Malted cereal base; processed extract, mostly fast-digesting carbohydrate.
• Malted Barley 21% (moderate) — Malt extract, naturally high in maltose sugar.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added sugar sitting ahead of cocoa; the main flavor driver here.
• Wheat Flour (Atta) (moderate) — Refined flour adds more fast carbs with little fiber.
• Milk Solids (6%) (safe) — Adds a little protein and calcium.
• Minerals (safe) — Added mineral fortification (iron, etc.).
• Caramel Colour (INS 150c) (moderate) — Ammonia-process caramel colour; cosmetic additive, can carry 4-MEI.
• wheat gluten (safe) — Added protein/structure; fine unless you're gluten sensitive.
• Acidity Regulators (INS 501ii, 500ii) (moderate) — Potassium/sodium carbonates for processing; industrial additives.
• Iodised Salt (safe) — Adds sodium and iodine; fine in moderation.
• cocoa powder (safe) — The actual chocolate, but only ~4.5% of the cookie.
• vitamins (safe) — Added vitamin blend (B-complex, C, A); fortification on a processed base.
• Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (moderate) — Lab-synthesized flavour compounds; a hallmark of ultra-processing.
• Soy Protein Isolate (moderate) — Highly refined isolated protein; common allergen.