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''Vitamalt'' is a brand of non-alcoholic malt beverages manufactured and originated in Denmark and its taste might be described as sweet, unfermented
beer
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High on nutrients and vitamins, Vitamalt is a drink designed as an energy supplement. It is available in about 70 countries, but it is most widely known in the West Indies, where over time it has attained the status of a cultural symbol.
The manufacturers have sponsored sporting events and clubs throughout the Caribbean. Cycling, running, basketball, football and amateur sports are activities that Vitamalt is usually associated with.
Because of high nutritional value and vitamin, mineral, protein and antioxidant content, the malt drink is sometimes consumed as an alternative to sports drinks or
energy drinks. Containing no alcohol makes it
halal
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The Vitamalt product range includes Vitamalt Plus, which contains acai, guarana and aloe vera, Vitamalt Ginger and Vitamalt Light, which has lower nutritional value.
The official tagline is "Vitamalt takes care of you".
See also
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Malt beer
Malt is germinated cereal grain that has been dried in a process known as " malting". The grain is made to germinate by soaking in water and is then halted from germinating further by drying with hot air.
Malted grain is used to make beer, ...
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Malta (drink)
Malta is a lightly carbonated, non-alcoholic malt beverage, brewed from barley, hops, and water; corn and caramel color may also be added.
Distribution
Most Malta is brewed in the Caribbean and can be purchased in areas with substantial Caribb ...
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Supermalt
References
{{more footnotes, date=June 2013
* http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130206/sports/sports7.html
* http://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/jan/14/vitamalt-official-malt-beverage-marathon-bahamas/
* http://www.royalunibrew.com/Default.aspx?ID=1830
* http://dominicavibes.dm/content/semi-finals-of-kubulivita-malt-1st-division-basketball-league-off-to-an-exciting-start#
External links
Vitamalt, The world´s favourite malt drink, home(official Vitamalt website)
Drink brands
Non-alcoholic drinks