It is a powder which is consumed with milk.thi type of drinks were taken for two purposes.one is for health wise(nutrition)and the other is about those who doesnt like the taste of milk or to get rid of the smell of milk.horlicks doesnt have any nutritional value but it will help in improving the taste of the milk when added, though its a leading brand in beverage sector.i ve been using thi since 16 months and I dont see any vhange in me.