Delicious Kosher-Dairy/Halal Medical Nutrition Product
Sometimes people who have medical problems (physical illness/injury/surgery/depression) lose interest in eating or must avoid solid foods temporarily or permanently, so there are medical nutrition products out there meant to provide flavor, fluid, and nutritional value.  One of the 8-ounce reclosable cartons (the size of one standard glass of water) has 240 calories, so it is not meant to be a low-calorie diet drink.  It is a partial meal substitute.<br /><br />The apple taste is very refreshing, and might be most appealing in hot weather.  It is suitable for vegetarians, but not vegans.  It will taste better if refrigerated before use, but must be refrigerated after opening if not finished in one go.  It contains a small amount of solids, so it has to be shaken before opening.  A sick or injured person might need help with this.<br /><br />One of the ingredients is whey protein isolate, which is why it is a kosher-dairy product, instead of parve.  One carton provides 8 grams of protein, carbohydrate in the form of sugar and corn syrup solids, and vitamins and minerals--but not calcium and potassium. It is obviously not meant to be complete nutrition, but part of nutritional program to help patients recover.  The packaging says, "For supplemental use only."<br /><br />Although it is apple-flavored, it is not vitamiinized apple juice.  It is a nutrient-in-water product, with the flavoing meant to make it appealing enough to drink.<br /><br />Because of the sugar content, I don't know how well this product would work for people with diabetes.  They would have to ask a medical professional if it would work well for them.
Rating: 5 stars