LiL’Goodness Assorted Prebiotic Break Shake Review: Gut-Friendly Goodness

The one thing we all looked forward to as children- that TALL glass of chilled milkshake. Chug-chug-sluurrrp. This was the ultimate joy when we didn’t understand the concept of calories and ingredients. 

Today, as we’ve become more conscious of what we consume, choosing better, more nutrient-dense, and natural products is the priority. And that’s where brands that provide healthier alternatives, like LiL’Goodness, comes into play. Earlier we reviewed the brand’s Gummies and gave it a green signal. 

LiL’Goodness launched India’s first prebiotic milkshake in two flavors – chocolate and vanilla. The highlight of these shakes is that they contain prebiotics. What is the source of prebiotics used? For our LiL’Goodness Assorted Prebiotic Break Shake review, we tried both the flavors and tested them for their taste, consistency, ingredients, and nutrition label.

Here’s all that you need to know about the prebiotic milkshakes by Lil’ Goodness.

The brand makes certain bold claims like ‘40% less sugar’, ‘power of Zinc’, and the fact that the milkshakes improve gut health. 

In our LiL’Goodness Assorted Prebiotic Break Shake review, we set out to find the ingredient that makes these shakes a source of prebiotics, additives if any, how palatable they are if the sugar content is lower, their consistency and flavor of vanilla/chocolate.  

1. Flavor 

Be it milkshakes, icecreams, or cupcakes, vanilla and chocolate are classic flavors which often end up tasting very artificial. Did the brand get them right? What about the sweetness? Balanced, too low or too high?

They also use oats, which are primarily bland, but have earthy undertones. Was this prominent in the flavor of the milkshakes?  

2. Consistency 

Milkshakes are loved for the creamy, thick consistency they have. This rich consistency is what makes them so satiating and filling.

How did LiL’Goodness fare on this parameter?

3. Nutrition Quotient

Ingredients

Specifics regarding the quality and quantity of ingredients used are always appreciated. Are these details mentioned? We checked for the ingredients added to sweeten it, the source of prebiotics used and if it contains anything undesirable.

How are prebiotics different from probiotics? Do you know how prebiotics benefit our systems?

Prebiotics are fiber-rich foods that act as food for human microflora (gut-friendly bacteria). Probiotics are foods that contain live bacteria and help to maintain/improve the balance of these microorganisms in human bodies.

Calories

A wholesome, nutritious breakfast should offer anywhere between 300-400 Kcal. These shakes provide…

Nutrition label

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommends 600 mg of calcium for children aged 1-9 which increases to 800 mg for those between 10 to 17 years. Adults require 800 to 1000 mg per day. The RDA for Zinc for children is 3 mg. The same for those over 19 years of age and adults is 8 mg (women) and 11 mg (men). The requirement for Vitamin A ranges from 300-900 mcg. ICMR recommends only 10 mcg of Vitamin D for those with a low sunlight exposure.

The brand claims that these have lesser sugar. On an average a regular packaged chocolate and vanilla milkshake contain 19-22 gms of sugar. How much do these contain?

4. Other Parameters

Packaging

The milkshakes are offered in bottles made using BPA-free plastic and are recyclable. 

Shelf Life

They have a six-month shelf life. Once opened consume it within 6 hours. 

Price

A 200-ml bottle is priced at Rs 59/-.

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This section discusses all our findings and reveals the variant we liked better.

1. Vanilla Milkshake

In addition to the reclosable lid, the bottle had an air-tight seal. This not only prevents leakage but also prevents oxygen from entering the beverage, thus keeping it fresh for longer. The label clearly listed out all relevant details, including the ingredient list and nutrition label.

The main ingredients include double toned milk, sugar, fructooligosaccharide, skimmed milk powder, oats, stabilizer (INS 340, INS 452, INS 418), and emulsifier (INS 466, INS 460(I)), vitamins, and minerals.

What is the prebiotic ingredient in this milkshake?

Fructo-oligosaccharide and oats are the primary prebiotics added. Oats contain beta-glucan which is a unique type of fiber. Both beta-glucan and fructooligosaccharides are non-digestible components that support and nourish healthy gut bacteria. 

Here are some details on the nutrition label. As per the pack, a 200-ml serving of LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Vanilla Break Shake offers –

• 154.56 Kcal of energy
• 24.42 g of carbohydrates (9.4 g of which is sugar)
• 7 g of protein
• 3.2 g of fat
• 1.84 mg of Zinc
• 67 mcg of Vitamin A
• 1.38 mcg of Vitamin D
• 201 mg of calcium.

This prebiotic shake fulfils the RDA requirements as follows-

• 10-14% of protein
• 61% for children, 18-20% for adults of Zinc
• 11.1% of Vitamin A
• Vitamin D – 13.8%
• Calcium – 33.5% (children), 22.2% (adults).

We poured the milkshake in a glass to gauge the appearance and consistency. The color resembled that of a light condensed milk and the consistency was smooth, flowy, and overall desirable. It featured a non-industrial vanilla aroma. It felt quite smooth on the palate.

Taste-wise, this felt like sipping on melted vanilla ice-cream- delicious. It was refreshing and sweet. Unlike a lot of vanilla milkshakes in the market, the sweetness isn’t overwhelming.

2. Chocolate Milkshake

Packaging wise, everything is the same as the above variant. The only difference is that the color of the label is brown.

The main ingredients are double toned milk, sugar, cocoa powder, fructooligosaccharide, skimmed milk powder, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, oats, stabilizer (INS 340, INS 452, INS 418, INS 476), emulsifier (INS 466, INS 460, INS 322 (i)), vitamins and minerals. This also contains a nature-identical flavoring substance (chocolate).

The nutrition label – As per the pack a 200-ml bottle offers –

• 164 Kcal of energy
• 26.5 g of carbohydrates (of which 6.6 g are sugar)
• 7 g of protein
• 3.2 g of fat.
• 2.72 mg of Zinc
• 56 mcg of Vitamin A
• 1.44 mcg of Vitamin D
• 205.06 mg of calcium

As per ICMR recommendations, consuming one bottle of LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Chocolate Break Shake would fulfil –

• 91% of the Zinc RDA for children and 28-30% for adults.
• It meets 9.3% of the Vitamin A RDA
• 14.4% of Vitamin D.
• As for calcium, it meets 23-33% of the RDA for adults and children, respectively.
• It meets 10 (adults) – 14 (children)% of the daily protein requirement.

This variant had a flowy, smooth consistency and is thick like most chocolate milkshakes. It features the classic dark-brown chocolate milkshake color with no stale/artificial aroma. 

The flavor of chocolate in the shake is well-rounded and doesn’t taste bitter or overly sweet. For people who like thick chocolate shakes, the one by Lil’ Goodness is a good option.

Here are some interesting FAQs on LiL’Goodness Assorted Prebiotic Break Shake.

Summing up Mishry’s LiL’Goodness Prebiotic Assorted Break Shakes review. With 40% less sugar than other packaged milkshakes, and fairly decent calories, these shakes contain prebiotic ingredients that promote good gut bacteria. They also provide about 7 gms of protein per bottle. The taste and consistency are pretty good too.

Depending on the flavor you prefer, you can chose between vanilla or chocolate. 

Does your diet include balanced proportions of pre and probiotics?