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Amul

Amul Fruit 'N' Nut Dark Chocolate

Name: Amul Fruit 'N' Nut Dark Chocolate
Brand: Amul

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4high added sugarhigh saturated fatultra-processedcontains real nutsartificial flavourslactose-freegluten-freepregnancy-safeenjoy in moderation

Serving

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Pack

150 g

Ingredients

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

Caution · 3 ingredients shown

Caution3 of 7 ingredients

SugarCaution

Permitted Emulsifiers (E322, E476)Caution

Contains Added Flavours (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Cocoa & Vanilla)Caution

Cleared 4▾

Cocoa SolidsCleared

Cocoa ButterCleared

AlmondsCleared

RaisinsCleared

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

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claims fully supported

“55% Cocoa”true

The product description in the raw label data explicitly states 'With 55% cocoa', corroborating the pack claim. The cocoa fraction is split across cocoa solids and cocoa butter; individual percentages are not disclosed but the combined 55% figure is asserted by the manufacturer.

“Crunchy almonds and handpicked juicy raisins studded in smooth dark chocolate”misleading

Almonds are listed at 8% and raisins at 5% — both genuine whole-food inclusions confirmed in the ingredient declaration. The descriptor 'handpicked' is a marketing qualifier that cannot be verified from available data; the presence and character of these inclusions is otherwise substantiated.

“Classic combination celebrated for decades”unverified

This is a subjective brand heritage and taste claim with no measurable factual content; it cannot be verified or falsified from nutritional or ingredient data.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Contains 55% cocoa — meaningful dark chocolate cocoa content
Includes real almonds (8%) providing healthy fats and protein
Contains real raisins (5%) adding natural micronutrients and polyphenols
Zero trans fat declared
FSSAI licensed manufacturer; vegetarian-certified product

Working against

Very high added sugar: 37 g per 100 g
High saturated fat: 17.5 g per 100 g
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) — contains two industrial emulsifiers
Contains artificial flavouring substances (cocoa and vanilla)
Calorie-dense at 556 kcal per 100 g
Soy lecithin may pose allergen risk for soy-sensitive individuals

Who should approach with care

Diabetes — The product contains 37 g of declared added sucrose per 100 g plus natural sugars from raisins; sucrose rapidly elevates postprandial blood glucose, and raisins (high fructose/glucose load) compound glycaemic risk, making this unsuitable for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes without careful portion management.

Children — High added sugar promotes dental caries in developing dentition; cocoa solids contribute to dietary cadmium exposure that can approach EFSA's PTWI in regular consumers; and artificial cocoa flavouring contains undisclosed synthetic aroma chemicals that may provoke sensitivity reactions in some children.

Infants — Cocoa solids are not appropriate for infants due to theobromine and caffeine content; whole raisins and almonds are choking hazards; soy lecithin safety in infants under 16 weeks remains under EFSA review; collectively this product is unsuitable for infants.

Pregnancy — Cocoa solids contain caffeine and theobromine that cross the placenta and are associated with fetal growth restriction at high intakes; PGPR (E476) has limited reproductive toxicity data, leaving residual uncertainty for pregnant women.

Heart Disease — Cocoa butter's palmitic acid fraction can raise LDL cholesterol; 37 g added sugar per 100 g elevates triglycerides and cardiometabolic risk; theobromine and caffeine from cocoa solids may affect heart rate and blood pressure in individuals with pre-existing cardiac arrhythmias.

Hypertension — High added sugar intake is linked to raised blood pressure through cardiometabolic pathways; high saturated fat from cocoa butter is associated with endothelial dysfunction, both warranting caution in individuals with existing hypertension.

Kidney Disease — Almonds are relatively high in oxalates and phosphorus that may exacerbate kidney stone formation or phosphorus accumulation; excess sugar consumption also accelerates chronic kidney disease progression through obesity and hypertension.

Ibs — Raisins are high in fructose and fermentable FODMAPs; sucrose can exacerbate symptoms in individuals with sucrase-isomaltase deficiency; caffeine and theobromine from cocoa solids further stimulate intestinal motility.

Nut Allergy — Almonds are a recognised global priority tree nut allergen (FAO/WHO 2022); ingestion in sensitised individuals can cause reactions ranging from urticaria to life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Migraine — Cocoa solids are a widely cited dietary migraine trigger due to phenylethylamine, theobromine, and other bioactive amines naturally present, and this bar has a substantial cocoa solid content.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Raisins — particularly bleached or golden varieties — are commonly treated with sulfur dioxide (SO₂) as a preservative; the label does not specify sun-dried/untreated raisins, posing a risk to sulfite-sensitive individuals.

Ibd — High fat content from cocoa butter may exacerbate fat malabsorption in active inflammatory bowel disease, and certain synthetic aroma chemicals in artificial cocoa flavouring may influence gut microbiota and intestinal permeability.

Gout — Raisins carry a high natural fructose load which, in excess, may promote uric acid synthesis and potentially trigger gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Phenylketonuria — Certain artificial vanilla flavour formulations may contain carrier solvents or adjuncts (e.g., aspartame-based carriers) that are problematic for individuals with PKU; the full composition of the flavour blend is not disclosed on the label.

The full analysis

This is a widely recognised Indian confectionery pick-up, popular for its combination of dark chocolate, almonds, and raisins. Despite the 'dark chocolate' framing — which often implies a healthier treat — the product carries 37 g of declared added sugar per 100 g, 17.5 g of saturated fat, and is ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to its two emulsifiers (soy lecithin E322, PGPR E476) and artificial flavourings. The almonds and raisins are real and nutritionally positive at their inclusion levels, but the dominant nutritional story is one of high sugar and high saturated fat in a calorically dense bar (556 kcal/100 g). The single most useful takeaway: enjoy this as an occasional treat, not a 'healthy dark chocolate' substitute — the added sugar alone in one full bar (55 g) contributes roughly 20 g of sugar, almost matching WHO's 25 g daily free-sugar limit.

FSSAI licence

10014021001019

Manufacturer

Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union Ltd.

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MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched