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Cadbury Choclairs Gold

Name: Cadbury Choclairs Gold
Brand: Cadbury

Avoid SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4ultra-processedhigh sugartrans fat presentpalm oilartificial flavoursvegetarianlactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

5.6 g

Pack

588 g

Ingredients

Barcode

7622202818707

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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 12 ingredients

Hydrogenated Vegetable OilAvoid

Caution 5▾

Liquid GlucoseCaution

SugarCaution

Edible Vegetable Oils (Rice Bran Oil, Palmolein, Palm Kernel Oil)Caution

Emulsifiers (471, 442, 476)Caution

Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Caramel, Chocolate and Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)Caution

Cleared 6▾

Milk SolidsCleared

Cocoa SolidsCleared

Humectant (422)Cleared

Stabilizer (414)Cleared

Iodized SaltCleared

Cocoa ButterCleared

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.

0/3

claims fully supported

“Get Assured ₹40 Cash Back”unverified

This is a time-limited promotional cashback offer; no ingredient, nutritional, or product-specification data in any of the four available sources can confirm or deny fulfilment of this offer.

“Free 5 Candies Inside”unverified

The pack is declared as 105 pieces × 5.6 g each = 588 g net weight; no data in the available sources confirms whether 5 bonus candies are physically included beyond the stated count.

“Also available in Coffee”unverified

This is a variant-availability statement about a separate SKU; no product specification, ingredient list, or certification data for a coffee variant is present in any of the four available sources.

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

Dual FSSAI licence numbers confirm regulatory compliance in India
Vegetarian-certified product
Iodized salt provides a small contribution to dietary iodine
Cocoa solids and cocoa butter are present as real cocoa-derived ingredients

Working against

Contains hydrogenated vegetable oil — a source of industrial trans fats with no safe intake level
Extremely high added sugar: ~47.7 g per 100 g
Ultra-processed NOVA 4 product with multiple synthetic additives
Contains three palm-oil fractions linked to genotoxic process contaminants (GE, 3-MCPD)
High saturated fat (7.5 g/100 g) from multiple fat sources
Artificial and nature-identical flavouring substances across three flavour categories
Multiple emulsifiers (E471, E442, E476) with known concerns for sensitive gut populations

Who should approach with care

Heart Disease — Hydrogenated vegetable oil introduces industrial trans fatty acids that raise LDL and lower HDL cholesterol—the most cardiovascularly damaging dietary fat—while additional saturated fat from palmolein, palm kernel oil, and cocoa butter compounds the risk.

Diabetes — Liquid glucose (high-GI glucose syrup) and sucrose together account for nearly 48 g of added sugar per 100 g, causing rapid postprandial blood glucose spikes that are directly hazardous for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Infants — The product contains hydrogenated vegetable oil (trans fats that interfere with infant fatty acid metabolism), liquid glucose (added sugars inappropriate under 12 months), palmolein and palm kernel oil (genotoxic GE contaminants at infant-unsafe exposure levels), and cocoa-derived compounds (theobromine/caffeine) — and carries an explicit choking warning for children under 4.

Children — High free-sugar content drives dental caries and excess weight gain; trans fats exceed WHO's recommended limit of <1% of daily energy at typical confectionery intake levels; multiple emulsifiers and flavouring substances also show proportionally higher exposure per kilogram of body weight in young children.

Pregnancy — Hydrogenated vegetable oil is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes including preeclampsia risk; palmolein and palm kernel oil carry genotoxic GE contaminants warranting precautionary avoidance; artificial and nature-identical flavouring compounds lack gestational safety clearance.

Lactation — Nature-identical and artificial chocolate and vanilla flavouring compounds can transfer into breast milk; dedicated lactation safety data for these synthetic blends is absent, warranting precautionary restriction.

Hypertension — Iodized salt contributes 187 mg sodium per 100 g, and the adverse lipid-modifying effects of trans fats and saturated fats from hydrogenated oil and palm fractions compound cardiovascular risk in individuals with elevated blood pressure.

Kidney Disease — Excess sugar contributes to obesity and hypertension (independent CKD progression risk factors), milk solids add a phosphorus and potassium burden, and iodized salt raises sodium load — all warranting restriction under dietitian supervision.

Liver Disease — Hydrogenated vegetable fat can contribute to hepatic lipid accumulation, and the overall high dietary fat load from multiple fat sources requires monitoring in individuals with hepatic conditions.

Lactose Intolerance — Milk solids are a declared ingredient and contain lactose; individuals with lactose intolerance may experience bloating, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.

Ibs — High osmotic sugar loads from liquid glucose and sucrose, colonic fermentation of acacia gum (E414), and potential gut irritation from synthetic flavouring compounds and emulsifiers can collectively exacerbate IBS symptoms.

Ibd — Emulsifiers E442 (ammonium phosphatides) and E471 (mono- and diglycerides) have been shown in experimental and epidemiological research to adversely affect intestinal microbiota, raising concern for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease.

Gout — High glucose intake from liquid glucose syrup can elevate serum uric acid levels, potentially triggering or worsening gout episodes in susceptible individuals.

Migraine — Cocoa solids, natural and artificial chocolate flavourings, and vanillin are all recognised dietary migraine triggers via phenylethylamine, theobromine, and aromatic aldehyde compounds.

Thyroid Disease — Iodized salt contributes dietary iodine; both excess and insufficient iodine can worsen thyroid dysfunction in individuals with hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or related conditions, requiring physician guidance.

Sulfite Sensitivity — The product label explicitly declares 'Contains Sulphites', making it directly contraindicated for individuals with sulfite sensitivity or sulfite-induced asthma.

Phenylketonuria — Milk solids contain phenylalanine-rich casein and whey proteins; artificial vanilla flavour formulations may additionally contain carrier adjuncts requiring scrutiny — individuals with PKU must verify the full ingredient declaration with their physician.

The full analysis

Choclairs Gold is a mass-market childhood favourite picked up for sharing or snacking, but its ingredient list raises serious red flags for any health-conscious buyer. The product is ultra-processed (NOVA 4), derives nearly half its weight from added sugars, and contains hydrogenated vegetable oil—an industrial trans-fat source that no major health authority considers safe at any level and that is progressively being eliminated from global food supplies. Layered on top are multiple palm-oil fractions (linked to genotoxic process contaminants), three classes of emulsifiers, and a cocktail of natural, nature-identical, and artificial caramel, chocolate, and vanilla flavourings. The single most useful thing a curious consumer should know is this: every 5.6 g piece delivers 25 kcal of almost pure sugar and trans fat with negligible nutritional upside.

FSSAI licence

10014047000020 / 100

Manufacturer

SAMPRE NUTRITIONS LTD.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched