Frequently Asked Questions

Pro-Cal shot is a Food for Special Medical Purposes that provides milk protein, fat and carbohydrate. It is a low volume, high energy liquid supplement that is available in neutral, strawberry and banana flavours.

Pro-Cal powder is a Food for Special Medical Purposes. 

Pro-Cal powder is a powdered, neutral-tasting oral nutritional supplement that can be added to a variety of foods and drinks to increase the energy and protein content with minimal effect on taste, volume and texture. It is a blend of fat, carbohydrate and protein. 

All flavours of Pro-Cal shot are suitable from 3 years of age.

Pro-Cal powder is suitable from 3 years of age.

Yes, Pro-Cal shot contains milk (milk protein, lactose) and soya (soya, lecithin).

Yes, Pro-Cal powder contains Milk (milk protein, skimmed milk powder) 

Refer to Allergen, Halal and Kosher Matrices on website: https://www.nestlehealthscience.com/vitaflo 

Yes, based on EU regulations (<20 ppm), Pro-Cal shot is gluten free.

Yes, based on EU regulations (<20 ppm), Pro-Cal powder is gluten free.

Yes, Pro-Cal shot contains lactose.

No, as Pro-Cal powder contains milk. The lactose content is approximately 12.5% or 12.5g per 100g of Pro-Cal powder.  

Pro-Cal shot neutral and banana flavours are suitable for vegetarians who include milk in their diet. Pro-Cal shot strawberry contains an additional animal-derived ingredient, carmine (a red colouring, commonly used in the food industry which is derived from beetles).

Yes, Pro-Cal powder is suitable for vegetarians who include milk in their diet.

No, as Pro-Cal shot contains ingredients derived from milk.

No, as it contains milk.

Pro-Cal shot neutral is Halal certified and strawberry is suitable for a Halal diet, although it has not got Halal certification. Pro-Cal shot banana is not suitable for a Halal diet.

Yes, Pro-Cal powder sachets and tubs are Halal-certified by a recognised body in the country of manufacture (Germany).

Pro-Cal shot neutral is Kosher certified. Pro-Cal shot strawberry and banana are not suitable for a Kosher diet.

No, Pro-Cal powder is not suitable for a Kosher diet.

The packaging for Pro-Cal shot (including the bottle, the bottle’s label/sleeve and cap, and the carton) are all designed to be recyclable.*

*Check with your local authority for details on whether this item can be recycled in your area or for further information on how to dispose of this packaging correctly. The foil seal is not currently recyclable, please dispose through your normal household waste stream.