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Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Powder

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Powder

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix with 1 cup skim milk for a nutrient-packed drink that provides 13 g high-quality protein to help build muscle and 220 nutrient-rich calories with 21 vitamins and minerals including vitamins C & D, key nutrients for immune support. Enjoy at home or on-the-go, for breakfast or between meals!

  • Mix powder with 8 fl oz skim milk for a delicious nutritional drink with 220 calories
  • 13 g protein* to support growth, and help build and maintain muscle
  • 21 vitamins and minerals*, including calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones
  • Excellent source of vitamins C and D, key nutrients for immune support
  • For smoothie ideas and easy breakfast recipes visit www.CarnationBreakfastEssentials.com

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate
kcal/mL 0.8
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 24%
Carbohydrate 72%
Fat 4%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 9
Calcium (mEq) 25
Potassium (mEq) 17
Chloride (mEq)
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Supplemental nutrition

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition.
Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Cocoa Processed With Alkali
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Lactose
NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, LACTOSE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, AND LESS THAN 2% OF SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

Cross Contact:
Wheat

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate 6 x 10 x 1.26 oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate 6 x 17.7 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 10050000530325 10050000356031
Each UPC 00050000530328 00050000356034
Product Code 12495540 12495544
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Classic French Vanilla
kcal/mL 0.8
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 24%
Carbohydrate 76%
Fat 0%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 9
Calcium (mEq) 25
Potassium (mEq) 15
Chloride (mEq)
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Supplemental nutrition

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition.
Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Lactose
NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡,  AND LESS THAN 2% OF LACTOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature:
Milk

Cross Contact:
Wheat, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Classic French Vanilla 6 x 10 x 1.26 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 10050000530622
Each UPC 00050000530625
Product Code 12495546
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Strawberry Sensation
kcal/mL 0.8
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 25%
Carbohydrate 75%
Fat 0%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 10
Calcium (mEq) 25
Potassium (mEq) 15
Chloride (mEq)
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Supplemental nutrition

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition.
Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Lactose
NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, LACTOSE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡,  AND LESS THAN 2% OF CELLULOSE GUM, BEET JUICE (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SALT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature:
Milk

Cross Contact:
Wheat, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Strawberry Sensation 6 x 10 x 1.26 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000486502
Each UPC 00050000504909
Product Code 12495545

Protein Source

  • Nonfat Milk

Fat Source

  • Cocoa Processed With Alkali

Carbohydrate Source

  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Lactose
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Supplemental nutrition

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition. Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher

NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, LACTOSE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, AND LESS THAN 2% OF SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Cross Contact: Wheat

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate 6 x 10 x 1.26 oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate 6 x 17.7 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 10050000530325
Each UPC 00050000530328
Product Code 12495540
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 10050000356031
Each UPC 00050000356034
Product Code 12495544

Protein Source

  • Nonfat Milk

Carbohydrate Source

  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Lactose
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Supplemental nutrition

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition. Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher

NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡,  AND LESS THAN 2% OF LACTOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature: Milk

Cross Contact: Wheat, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Classic French Vanilla 6 x 10 x 1.26 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 10050000530622
Each UPC 00050000530625
Product Code 12495546

Protein Source

  • Nonfat Milk

Carbohydrate Source

  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Sugar
  • Lactose
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Supplemental nutrition

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition. Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher

NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, LACTOSE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡,  AND LESS THAN 2% OF CELLULOSE GUM, BEET JUICE (COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SALT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature: Milk

Cross Contact: Wheat, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Strawberry Sensation 6 x 10 x 1.26 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000486502
Each UPC 00050000504909
Product Code 12495545

Notes & Disclaimers for Key Benefits (Healthcare Professionals)

  • *When prepared as directed with 1 cup skim milk.