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CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ POWDER

CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ POWDER

Complete Nutritional Drink

The CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST® you find at your local grocery store is now CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™, a fresh new look with the same great taste.

When mixed with fat-free milk, CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ POWDER provides a well-balanced nutritional supplement, and its fresh, wholesome flavor enhances compliance.

  • Mix with milk for a great-tasting drink
  • Mix with soy or lactose-reduced milk for lower lactose content
  • 13 grams of protein
  • Excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals as prepared
  • Rich source of calcium as prepared
  • Provides 21 vitamins & minerals


For more information, visit CarnationInstantBreakfastEssentials.com.

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Features At-A-Glance:

kcal/mL 0.8
Caloric Distribution (% of kcal)
     Protein 25%
     Carbohydrate 73%
     Fat 2%
Protein Source nonfat milk
Meets 100% RDI for 21 key micronutrients 4 servings

Appropriate for these diets:*
low-residue, kosher, low-sodium, fat-modified, low-cholesterol


* All of these dietary restrictions would be met if prepared with fat free milk

Ordering Information:

Packets Case UPC Packaging
Rich Milk Chocolate 10050000530325 6 boxes; 10 envelopes/box
Classic French Vanilla 10050000530622 6 boxes; 10 envelopes/box
Dark Chocolate 00050000722006 6 boxes; 10 envelopes/box
Classic Chocolate Malt   10050000530424     6 boxes; 10 envelopes/box
Strawberry Sensation 00050000486502 6 boxes; 10 envelopes/box
Variety Pack* 10050000530523 6 boxes; 10 envelopes/box


* Variety Pack: 2 each Rich Milk Chocolate, Classic French Vanilla, Strawberry Sensation, Dark Chocolate and Classic Chocolate Malt

For the Nutritional Management of:

Other Product Applications:

  • Anorexia
  • Cachexia
  • Weight management
  • Osteoporosis

NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE