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Cadbury

Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Ganache

Name: Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Ganache
Brand: Cadbury

Use in moderation SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 4high sugarhigh saturated fatultra-processedno artificial colourssustainably sourced cocoalactose-freepregnancy-safenut-freegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

20 g

Pack

137 g

Ingredients

Barcode

7622202326387

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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 · 2 ingredients shown

Caution2 of 6 ingredients

SugarCaution

Emulsifier (322)Caution

Cleared 4▾

Cocoa SolidsCleared

Cocoa ButterCleared

Milk SolidsCleared

Flavour (Nature Identical Flavouring Substances)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.

2/3

claims fully supported

“Silk Ganache”true

The product is confirmed as a blended chocolate with a ganache variant, consistent with the productCategory 'Blended Chocolate' and flavor field 'Ganache' in the label data.

“Supports Sustainably Sourced Cocoa”true

The certifications field explicitly lists 'Cocoa Life – Sustainably Sourced Cocoa', and the packaging includes a Cocoa Life message and website reference, supporting this claim as a certified programme commitment.

“Cocoa Life helps farmers get the most from their cocoa trees through environmentally friendly farming”unverified

This is a third-party programme claim from Mondelez's Cocoa Life initiative. The label confirms participation in the programme, but the actual environmental outcomes and farming practices cannot be independently verified from label or nutrition data alone.

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

Cocoa Life certification signals sustainably sourced cocoa
FSSAI licensed; manufactured in India under regulated conditions
15% milk solids contribute protein and some calcium
No artificial colours detected in ingredient list
No preservatives listed in ingredients

Working against

Very high sugar: 48.5g/100g (44.2g added sugar)
Very high saturated fat: 25g/100g (~23% RDA per serving)
Trans fat present at 0.1g/100g
Ultra-processed: NOVA Group 4
Contains nature-identical flavouring substances
High calorie density: 567 kcal/100g

Who should approach with care

Diabetes — With 48.5g sugar/100g (44.2g added), sucrose rapidly raises blood glucose, posing significant glycaemic risk for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Infants — Cocoa solids contain theobromine and caffeine which are inappropriate for infants; milk solids pose cow's milk protein allergy risk; and soy lecithin safety in infants under 16 weeks remains under EFSA review.

Children — High free sugar promotes dental caries in developing dentition; cocoa solids contribute dietary cadmium exposure which is a concern for children approaching EFSA's PTWI; and nature-identical flavourings carry age-specific intake cautions.

Pregnancy — Cocoa solids deliver caffeine and theobromine which cross the placenta and are linked to fetal growth restriction at high intakes; nature-identical flavouring safety during pregnancy is not fully characterised for all constituent substances.

Heart Disease — High saturated fat (25g/100g from cocoa butter and milk solids) plus palmitic acid content can raise LDL cholesterol; theobromine and caffeine in cocoa solids may affect heart rate and blood pressure in those with cardiac arrhythmias.

Hypertension — High saturated fat intake from cocoa butter and milk solids is associated with endothelial dysfunction, and excess sugar consumption is linked to raised blood pressure in cardiometabolic studies cited by WHO.

Lactose Intolerance — Milk solids (15%) contain lactose; individuals with lactose intolerance may experience bloating, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.

Kidney Disease — Milk solids contribute phosphorus and potassium requiring restriction in chronic kidney disease; excess sugar also accelerates cardiometabolic risk factors that drive CKD progression.

Ibs — High sucrose can exacerbate fermentation-related bloating in IBS; caffeine and theobromine from cocoa solids stimulate intestinal motility and may worsen diarrhoea-predominant symptoms.

Ibd — High fat content from cocoa butter may exacerbate fat malabsorption and gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with active inflammatory bowel disease.

Migraine — Chocolate and cocoa are widely recognised dietary migraine triggers due to phenylethylamine, theobromine, and other bioactive amines in cocoa solids.

Phenylketonuria — Milk solids contain phenylalanine-rich casein and whey proteins, which must be carefully accounted for within the strictly controlled low-phenylalanine diet required in PKU.

Other — Individuals with confirmed soy allergy should avoid this product as soy lecithin (E322) can contain residual soy proteins sufficient to trigger allergic reactions in sensitised individuals.

The full analysis

Silk Ganache is a treat-tier indulgence aimed at chocolate lovers who want a richer, creamier experience than standard Dairy Milk. The product carries a Cocoa Life sustainability certification and is FSSAI-licensed, which are genuine positives. However, the nutrition profile is a concern: nearly half the product by weight is sugar (48.5g/100g, of which 44.2g is added sugar), saturated fat is very high at 25g/100g, and a small but non-zero trans fat (0.1g/100g) is present. The inclusion of soy lecithin (E322) and nature-identical flavourings pushes this firmly into NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). The single most useful thing a curious consumer should know: one 20g square delivers around 18% of the recommended daily added-sugar limit and 23% of the saturated fat limit — enjoying this occasionally and mindfully is the key.

FSSAI licence

10014022002711 / 100

Manufacturer

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched