Supermalt facts for kids
Supermalt is a non-alcoholic (meaning it has no alcohol) and caffeine-free drink. It's a type of malt drink that was first made in 1972 for the Nigerian Army.
This dark brown drink is sweet and packed with good stuff! It has lots of B vitamins, minerals, and other helpful nutrients. It also has a good mix of carbohydrates that your body can use quickly for energy.
You can buy Supermalt in 330ml glass bottles or cans. They are sold on their own or in packs of six. Today, Supermalt is made by a company called Royal Unibrew A/S in Denmark. It's very popular, especially among people from African and African-Caribbean backgrounds.
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How Supermalt is Made
Non-alcoholic malt drinks can be made in two main ways. One way is the traditional brewing method. This is where barley grains are soaked and then brewed. This process makes a rich, creamy drink. The other way is simpler, like making a soft drink, using malt extract.
Supermalt uses the traditional brewing method for all its non-alcoholic drinks. This helps give it its special taste and texture.
The main difference between non-alcoholic malt drinks and non-alcoholic beers is that malt drinks are usually sweet and always dark. The sweet taste comes from natural sugars like glucose, fructose, saccharose, maltose, and maltotriose.
Where Supermalt is Sold
Supermalt products are sold all over the world in more than 70 countries! They are most popular with African and African-Caribbean communities, especially in the UK.
The biggest group of people who buy malt drinks in the UK are from the African-Caribbean community. There are more than 1 million people from this group in the UK. London is the largest single market in Europe for malt drinks.
What's Inside Supermalt?
Supermalt is made mostly from plant-based ingredients. The only parts that aren't from plants are the B-vitamins, which are made to be exactly like the natural ones. No animal products are used in Supermalt. This means it's a great drink for both vegetarians and vegans!
Here's how Supermalt's nutritional values compare to other common drinks:
| Per 100 ml* | Supermalt® | Milk (semi-skimmed) | Orange Juice | Cola | Beer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories (kJ/kcal) | 270/67 | 204/49 | 182/43 | 168/40 | 162/39 |
| Fat (g) | 0.00 | 1.60 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 15.00 | 4.90 | 9.90 | 10.10 | 2.70 |
| Proteins (g) | 0.80 | 3.50 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Vitamin B1 (mg) | 1.40 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vitamin B2 (mg) | 0.80 | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Vitamin B3 (mg) | 7.40 | 0.10 | 0.30 | - | 0.30 |
| Vitamin B5 (mg) | 1.50 | - | - | - | - |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.70 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 5.00 | 1.00 | 39.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Calcium (mg) | 8.00 | 123.00 | 10.00 | 20.00 | 7.00 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
*The exact amounts might be a little different in each product.
Different Kinds of Supermalt
Supermalt comes in a few different versions:
- Powermalt – This version has more antioxidants and a higher malt content. It's made with four different types of barley malts. It was created to give you more energy or help you perform better.
- Supermalt Plus – This is like the original Supermalt but has extra ingredients: ginseng and aloe vera.
- Supermalt Fusion – This is a lighter, fruity option compared to the classic Supermalt. It comes in apple, mango, or pineapple flavors.
- Supermalt Less Sugar – This version was launched in 2018 and has 30% less sugar than the original.
- Vitamalt – This is a similar malt drink, but it's a less specialized version of the original Supermalt.
Ingredients in Supermalt
The main ingredients in Supermalt are:
- Water
- Barley malt (7.6% of the total liquid)
- Barley
- Sugar
- Colour (E150c)
- Carbon dioxide
- Liquorice
- Vitamins (Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1), Pantothenic acid (B5), Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin (B6))
