Horlicks is not a 'health drink' any more - BEWARE!
The minister of Commerce and industry requested that drinks and beverages be taken out of the "healthy drinks" category on e-commerce platforms, which is why this action was taken. Ritesh Tiwari, Chief Financial Officer of HUL, made this news at a press conference on april 24. He emphasised that the move will give a more open and accurate representation of the category.
FND is any non-alcoholic beverage that contains a bioactive ingredient derived from a plant, animal, marine, or microbial source that offers extra health benefits.
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition defines functional nutrition as an all-encompassing approach to eating. It considers lifestyle factors that may influence an individual's dietary choices.
Concerns over the excessive sugar content of drinks like Bournvita and Horlicks prompted the improvements.
This occurred when Food Pharmer, a social media influencer, brought attention to Cadbury's Bournvita, a popular malted drink in the nation that is similar to Horlicks, due to its high sugar content.