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Big M is a popular brand of flavoured milk
Flavoured milk
Flavored milk is a sweetened dairy drink made with milk, sugar, colorings and artificial or natural flavorings. Flavored milk is often pasteurized using ultra-high-temperature treatment, which gives it a longer shelf-life than plain milk. Pre-mixed flavored milk is sold in the refrigerated dairy...

 that was established in Melton, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....

 in 1978. Its distribution has expanded to include the states of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...

 and Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...

 as well as its state of origin. The brand has gained popularity through television ad campaigns such as 'Think Big, but not too big'. It is sold in
cartons, plastic bottles and Tetra Briks, in both fresh and UHT varieties. The Big M brand is currently owned by National Foods
National Foods
National Foods is an Australian company and subsidiary of holding company Lion Nathan National Foods , wholly owned by the Japanese Kirin Holdings Company Limited, and consequently the Mitsubishi Group....

.

Big M is also available in a low fat "Light" chocolate variety (0.9% fat vs 3.3% for the normal product).

Flavours

Big M is available in 7 flavours:
  • Chocolate
  • Strawberry
  • Iced Coffee
  • Banana
  • Double Strength Iced Coffee
  • Mocha
  • Choc Berry (limited edition)


Previous flavours included:
  • Lime
  • Choc Berry
  • Choc Orange-Jaffa
  • Vanilla
  • Pine Lime-Splice
  • Egg Flip
  • Honeycomb
  • Choc-Malt
  • Blueberry-Blue Heaven
  • Choc Mint
  • Creme Caramel
  • Choc Pineapple
  • Choc Licorice-Bullet
  • Toffee Whip


The flavours in bold were advertised as part of a Big M 'Flavour Flashback' promotion in 2010, with one to be voted back into regular sale. The winner was announced on 5 July 2010 as Big Egg Flip. It was retired in early 2011 and replaced with Honeycomb as another limited edition. Honeycomb was subsequently replaced by a limited edition Choc Berry in mid 2011.

See also

  • Flavored milk
    Flavoured milk
    Flavored milk is a sweetened dairy drink made with milk, sugar, colorings and artificial or natural flavorings. Flavored milk is often pasteurized using ultra-high-temperature treatment, which gives it a longer shelf-life than plain milk. Pre-mixed flavored milk is sold in the refrigerated dairy...

  • Chocolate milk
    Chocolate milk
    Chocolate milk is a sweetened, usually cold, cocoa-flavored milk drink. It is created when chocolate syrup is mixed with milk . It can be purchased pre-mixed or made at home with either cocoa powder and a sweetener , or with melted chocolate, chocolate syrup, or chocolate milk mix...

  • Coffee milk
    Coffee milk
    Coffee milk is a drink similar to chocolate milk; however, instead of chocolate syrup, coffee syrup is used. It is the official state drink of Rhode Island in the United States of America.-History:...

  • Milk
    Milk
    Milk is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother's antibodies to the baby and can reduce the risk of many...

  • Big M Official Website
  • Nutrition information
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