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Cadbury

Cadbury Brownie Rich & Fudgy

Name: Cadbury Brownie Rich & Fudgy
Brand: Cadbury

Avoid SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedhigh added sugarcontains trans fathigh saturated fatartificial flavoursno artificial colourslactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

38 g

Pack

114 g

Ingredients

Barcode

7622202329630

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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.

Avoid · 1 ingredient shown

Avoid1 of 17 ingredients

Choco Chips (Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Solids, Cocoa Solids, Maltodextrin, Flavours (Natural, Nature-Identical & Artificial (Vanilla & Caramel) Flavouring Substances), Emulsifier (322), Iodised Salt)Avoid

Caution 7▾

SugarCaution

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)Caution

Palm OleinCaution

Humectants (422, 420)Caution

Liquid GlucoseCaution

Emulsifiers (477, 471, 322, 450(i), 472e)Caution

Anticaking Agent (341(i))Caution

Cleared 9▾

WaterCleared

Cocoa SolidsCleared

Milk SolidsCleared

Flavours (Natural, Nature-Identical & Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)Cleared

Iodised SaltCleared

Preservatives (282, 202)Cleared

Acidity Regulator (330)Cleared

Raising Agent (500(ii))Cleared

Stabilizer (415)Cleared

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.

1/3

claims fully supported

“Rich & Fudgy”unverified

A subjective sensory descriptor; not verifiable from nutrition or ingredient data alone. The high sugar (37 g/100 g) and fat (19 g/100 g) profile is consistent with a dense, moist texture, but 'richness' is a sensory perception.

“3 Individually Wrapped Brownies”true

Confirmed by packagingInfo ('3 Packs x 38 g Each'), servingsPerPack: 3, and net weight 114 g = 3 × 38 g.

“Indulge in a rich, fudgy brownie with your favourite Cadbury taste.”unverified

A subjective marketing statement about sensory experience and brand affinity; no nutrition or ingredient data can confirm or contradict the claimed taste experience.

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

Individually wrapped portions aid portion awareness
FSSAI licensed; manufactured and distributed in India
Vegetarian certified
Contains iodised salt, providing trace dietary iodine

Working against

Contains hydrogenated vegetable fat — source of harmful industrial trans fats
Very high added sugar: 36 g per 100 g (27% RDA per serving)
High saturated fat: 11 g per 100 g (19% RDA per serving)
Measurable trans fat: 0.2 g per 100 g declared
Five different emulsifiers including E471 and E477 with data gaps
Artificial flavouring substances (vanilla and caramel) present
Contains both sorbitol (E420) and glycerol (E422) as humectants — laxative risk at higher intake

Who should approach with care

Heart Disease — Hydrogenated vegetable fat contributes industrial trans fatty acids that directly raise LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular mortality risk — WHO and FDA have called for global elimination of this ingredient — and the product's high saturated fat and added sugar further burden cardiac health.

Hypertension — Industrial trans fats from hydrogenated vegetable fat compound cardiovascular risk in hypertensive individuals, while 207 mg sodium per 100 g from salt, sodium bicarbonate, and disodium diphosphate adds a meaningful sodium load to a sodium-restricted diet.

Diabetes — Liquid glucose (high-GI glucose syrup), sucrose (36 g/100 g added sugar), maltodextrin (GI 85–136), and refined wheat flour (GI ~70–74) create compounding rapid postprandial blood-glucose spikes that are hazardous for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes management.

Infants — Multiple ingredients are contraindicated for infants: liquid glucose and sorbitol are explicitly to be avoided under 12 months, iodised salt is inappropriate for immature renal function, cocoa solids and chocolate contain theobromine and caffeine, and hydrogenated fat carries trans fatty acids that cross biological membranes.

Children — Children face compounding risks from high free sugar (dental caries, obesity), hydrogenated vegetable fat (long-term cardiovascular impact), heavy-metal exposure from cocoa/choco chips (cadmium, lead), sorbitol's lower laxative threshold in young consumers, and EFSA-flagged exposure concerns for E450i and E341i phosphate additives.

Pregnancy — Hydrogenated vegetable fat's trans fatty acids cross the placenta; cocoa solids and choco chips contribute caffeine and theobromine (WHO advises <200 mg caffeine/day in pregnancy); palm olein's process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD) are a precautionary concern; and iodine requirements are elevated requiring clinician-guided intake.

Lactation — Iodised salt may be insufficient to meet the elevated iodine requirement during lactation (200 µg/day per EFSA/WHO), and trans fats from hydrogenated vegetable fat can be transferred into breast milk, warranting medical review of habitual intake.

Kidney Disease — Monocalcium phosphate (E341i) and disodium diphosphate (E450i) contribute highly bioavailable phosphate additives — EFSA (2019) explicitly states the phosphate group ADI does not apply to individuals with moderate-to-severe kidney impairment — and potassium sorbate (E202) adds a hidden potassium load that is hazardous for patients requiring potassium restriction.

Liver Disease — E477 (propylene glycol esters) is primarily metabolised hepatically; liver impairment may reduce clearance of the propylene glycol released on hydrolysis, increasing systemic accumulation risk per EFSA's 2018 assessment.

Gluten Intolerance — Refined wheat flour (maida) is the second-listed ingredient and contains gluten (gliadin and glutenin), triggering an autoimmune intestinal response in celiac disease and symptoms in non-celiac gluten sensitivity; complete avoidance is required.

Lactose Intolerance — Milk solids are present in both the brownie base and the choco chips, contributing lactose that can cause bloating, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps in lactose-intolerant individuals.

Ibs — Sorbitol (E420) is a FODMAP polyol that reliably triggers bloating, cramping, and diarrhoea in IBS sufferers even at moderate doses, reinforced by liquid glucose's osmotic load, maltodextrin's gut microbiome disruption, and choco chips' caffeine and fat content stimulating intestinal motility.

Ibd — Maltodextrin can promote gut mucosal inflammation and facilitate adherent-invasive E. coli colonisation, hydrogenated fat's trans fatty acids are pro-inflammatory, and sorbitol's osmotic and laxative effects may all exacerbate active inflammatory bowel disease flares.

Migraine — Choco chips and cocoa solids contain phenylethylamine, theobromine, and caffeine — common dietary migraine triggers — and both calcium propionate (E282) and vanillin-based artificial flavourings have been anecdotally associated with migraine episodes in susceptible individuals.

Thyroid Disease — Iodised salt can exacerbate iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease; individuals with pre-existing thyroid disorders should seek medical guidance on appropriate iodine intake.

Epilepsy — Theobromine and caffeine from choco chips and cocoa solids have stimulant properties; some individuals with epilepsy report chocolate as a seizure trigger, and clinicians may advise moderation in this group.

Gout — Liquid glucose (glucose syrup) contributes high free-sugar load that can elevate serum uric acid levels, potentially triggering or worsening gout episodes in susceptible individuals per EFSA's 2022 sugar assessment.

Phenylketonuria — Refined wheat flour (~10–12 g protein/100 g) and milk solids both contribute phenylalanine; individuals with PKU must account for total phenylalanine load across all protein-containing ingredients in this product and verify artificial flavour carrier compositions with their physician.

Elderly — Age-related decline in renal function reduces phosphate clearance, increasing vulnerability to dietary phosphate additives (E450i, E341i) present in this product; high sodium from multiple sources also compounds cardiovascular risk common in older adults.

The full analysis

This product is an ultra-processed, indulgence-oriented snack cake aimed at chocolate lovers seeking a convenient, branded treat. The most critical concern is the presence of hydrogenated vegetable fat — a source of industrially produced trans fatty acids, banned or being phased out globally by the WHO and FDA, and rated 'avoid' in our ingredient database. Beyond that, the brownie carries high added sugar (36 g/100 g), high saturated fat (11 g/100 g), a dense cocktail of emulsifiers (E471, E477, E472e, E322, E450i), two preservatives (E282, E202), artificial flavourings, and both humectants sorbitol and glycerol. The single most useful thing a consumer can know is this: the hydrogenated vegetable fat alone warrants avoidance for anyone with heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, and the overall nutritional and additive profile makes this a product best reserved for very occasional consumption by healthy adults.

FSSAI licence

10012043000056 / 100

Manufacturer

Parsons Nutritionals Private Limited

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched