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Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Selections - Assortment of Fine Chocolates

Name: Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Selections - Assortment of Fine Chocolates
Brand: Cadbury

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NOVA 4high added sugarhigh saturated fatultra-processedcontains emulsifiersartificial flavoursgifting assortmentlactose-freepregnancy-safegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

20 g

Pack

213 g

Ingredients

Barcode

7622202334566

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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.

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CADBURY DAIRY MILK SILK (2 UNIT X 55g) - Milk Chocolate: Sugar, Milk Solids (25%*), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Solids, Emulsifiers (442, 476), Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)Caution

CADBURY DAIRY MILK SILK FRUIT AND NUT (1 UNIT X 51g) - Composite Chocolate: Sugar, Milk Solids (20%*), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Solids, Dried Fruit (Raisins (9%*)), Cashew Nuts (5%*), Apricot Kernels (3%*), Emulsifiers (442, 476), Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)Caution

CADBURY DAIRY MILK SILK ROAST ALMOND (1 UNIT X 52g) - Composite Chocolate: Sugar, Milk Solids (21%*), Almonds (16%*), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Solids, Emulsifiers (442, 476), Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)Caution

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

“Assortment of Fine Chocolates”unverified

The product is an assortment of four milk-chocolate bars; 'fine' is a subjective quality descriptor not substantiated by any certification, ingredient standard, or third-party assessment in the available data.

“A Collection of the Most Delectable Cadbury Silk Chocolates”unverified

This is a superlative marketing statement ('most delectable'); no sensory certification, consumer panel data, or objective quality benchmark is provided to support it.

“A Token of Gratitude, Appreciation and Love”unverified

This is a purely emotional, non-factual marketing statement and is not subject to ingredient- or nutrition-based verification.

“Crafted using the Finest Cocoa, and the Most Scrumptious Almonds, Fruits and Nuts”unverified

Cocoa butter, cocoa solids, almonds (16% in Roast Almond), raisins (9%), cashew nuts (5%), and apricot kernels (3%) are confirmed in the ingredient declarations, so the ingredients mentioned are genuinely present; however, 'finest' and 'most scrumptious' are unverifiable superlative quality claims unsupported by any certification or grading standard in the available 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 real cocoa solids and cocoa butter
Includes whole-food inclusions: almonds, raisins, apricot, cashew
Milk solids contribute protein and calcium
Vegetarian certified
FSSAI licensed; manufactured by established regulated facility

Working against

Extremely high added sugar: 45.9 g per 100 g
High saturated fat: 21.5 g per 100 g (20% RDA per 20 g serving)
Trans fat present at 0.1 g per 100 g
Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): emulsifiers E442 and E476 present
Contains artificial and nature-identical flavourings
Declared allergens: milk, cashew nut, almond, sulphites; may contain wheat, barley, soy

Who should approach with care

Diabetes — Sugar (sucrose) is the first-listed ingredient at ~55 g total sugars per 100 g (45.9 g added); sucrose is rapidly hydrolysed to glucose causing sharp postprandial blood glucose spikes, and raisins add further natural fructose and glucose, making this product hazardous for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Children — High free-sugar content (~55 g/100 g) strongly predisposes to dental caries; cashew and almond are declared major allergens requiring careful supervised introduction; EFSA-flagged ADI exceedance concerns for emulsifier E442 apply most acutely to toddlers due to higher per-kg-bw exposure.

Infants — Multiple ingredients are contraindicated for infants: cocoa solids contain theobromine and caffeine; cashew and almond present choking hazard and top allergen risk; vanilla flavourings are restricted in infant-directed foods under FSSAI; emulsifiers and artificial flavourings are inappropriate in this age group.

Pregnancy — Cocoa solids contribute caffeine and theobromine, which cross the placenta and are associated with fetal growth restriction at high intake; PGPR (E476) is derived from castor oil fatty acids whose reproductive safety data EFSA rated as insufficient, leaving residual uncertainty.

Heart Disease — Saturated fat at 21.5 g/100 g (dominated by palmitic and stearic acids from cocoa butter and milk solids) combined with high added-sugar load raises LDL cholesterol and cardiometabolic risk; trans fat at 0.1 g/100 g, while small, adds to cardiovascular concern.

Hypertension — High saturated fat and excess free sugar intake are both independently linked to raised blood pressure and endothelial dysfunction, and sodium contributes 125 mg/100 g; individuals with hypertension should limit intake.

Kidney Disease — Milk solids are a meaningful source of phosphorus and potassium; almonds and cashews add oxalates and phosphorus; dried apricots are very high in potassium — all of which can exacerbate mineral management challenges in chronic kidney disease.

Lactose Intolerance — Milk solids (20–25% across variants) contain lactose and may cause bloating, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps in individuals with lactose intolerance.

Nut Allergy — Cashew nut (a declared major tree-nut allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011 and US FALCPA) and almond (a recognized global priority allergen per FAO/WHO 2022) are both explicitly declared; ingestion in sensitised individuals can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Sulfite Sensitivity — Sulphites are explicitly declared for the Fruit & Nut variant (from dried fruit inclusions including raisins and apricot kernels), which can trigger bronchospasm, urticaria, or anaphylaxis in sulfite-sensitive individuals.

Ibs — Raisins and dried apricots are high-FODMAP ingredients (fructose, sorbitol, fermentable fibre); cocoa solids contain caffeine and theobromine which stimulate intestinal motility; high sucrose can exacerbate fermentation symptoms in IBS.

Ibd — Emulsifiers E442 and E476 have been shown in experimental research to adversely affect intestinal microbiota composition and gut metabolome, raising concern for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease; high fat content may also exacerbate fat malabsorption.

Migraine — Cocoa solids contain phenylethylamine, theobromine, and other bioactive amines widely cited as dietary migraine triggers; vanillin (present as both nature-identical and artificial flavouring) is a recognised potential headache trigger in susceptible individuals.

Gout — Raisins carry a significant natural fructose load which, in excess, can promote uric acid production and potentially trigger gout flares in predisposed individuals.

Phenylketonuria — Milk solids supply phenylalanine-rich casein and whey proteins requiring careful accounting in a low-phenylalanine diet; certain artificial vanilla flavour formulations may also contain carrier adjuncts warranting physician verification.

The full analysis

This is a premium gifting product aimed at celebratory occasions, bought for sharing or as a token gesture rather than everyday snacking. The chocolates are ultra-processed (NOVA 4), loaded with sugar — 55.3 g total and 45.9 g added sugar per 100 g — and carry 21.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g alongside a small but non-zero trans fat figure. A single 20 g serving already delivers 18% of an adult's recommended daily added-sugar allowance, making frequent consumption a material concern for anyone managing blood glucose, weight, or cardiovascular risk. People with tree-nut allergies must read labels carefully: cashew and almond are both declared allergens, and sulphites are present from the dried fruit inclusions.

FSSAI licence

10014022082711

Manufacturer

Mondelez India Foods Private Limited

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched