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• Powders rarely contain any useful vitamins or minerals, either. When made with milk they often acquire a bit of calcium; water-based mixes typically have little to no vitamins unless they are specifically labeled “enriched.” This is in contrast to egg-based custards, which often have a lot of protein, Vitamin B12, and iron, among other things.
• People who suffer from certain food allergies often turn to powdered custard when they find they cannot eat the original version. Most powders are free of gluten and wheat-based ingredients, and the majority are also completely egg-free. People with serious allergies would be wise to check the labels of specific products before consuming them, but powdered custards are usually safer.