Influenza – The Best Known Safeguard against Infection is Ovaltine

‘Ovaltine’ was developed in Switzerland by Dr. George Wander in 1865 where it is known by its original name Ovomaltine (from ovum, Latin for “egg”, and malt, originally its main ingredients.) In 1900 his son, Albert, took over the business and in 1909 brought it to England where he established the British company A. Wander Ltd. It is believed that a misspelling of the name on the trademark registration application led to the name being shortened to Ovaltine in English-speaking markets. And so, it was sold as Ovaltine for the…