Nutritional supplement for people with diabetes, liquid

In the kitchen this is less an ingredient than a ready-to-drink formula, sold in a 227 g can and meant to be poured over ice or chilled thoroughly before sipping. People treat it much like a bottled shake: shaken well, drunk straight as a between-meal snack, or split across a morning and afternoon. Because it is smooth and pourable, some blend it with a handful of frozen berries or a spoon of nut butter to change the texture, or stir it into overnight oats and chia puddings so it sets into something spoonable. The flavor is mild and dairy-forward, which lets it stand in for milk in a quick smoothie without dominating the other ingredients.

Store unopened cans in a cool cupboard and refrigerate once opened, using the contents within the window the label suggests once the seal is broken. Each 100 g carries 88 calories, 4.4 g protein and 2.2 g fiber, with sugar kept low at 2.64 g, so it reads as a light, savory-leaning drink rather than a sweet one. It also supplies 29% of the Daily Value for vitamin C and 18% for vitamin A per 100 g, which is why it works as a convenient stand-in when a full meal is not practical. Chill it well, keep a can in a bag for travel, and pair it with a piece of fruit or crackers when you want something more substantial.