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Gobbles ChocoChill by Britannia — product pack

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Brand owned by Wadia Group (India) · about the brand

Gobbles ChocoChill

Non-veg food
3.5 Concerning

Decode Label Safety Score

Score limited by

Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration

Contains Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each

No lane-by-lane breakdown: the label doesn't carry what the lanes are scored from.

Score capped: Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration Contains Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each

This snack contains vanaspati and interesterified vegetable fat, both of which are sources of high saturated fat, and vanaspati is also a source of industrial trans fats. A significant concern is the presence of ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), which is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen due to its 4-MEI by-product. While it offers some fiber from fructooligosaccharides, the overall formulation is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars, making it a concern most relevant to regular consumption, especially for individuals monitoring their intake of saturated fat, trans fat or or those concerned about artificial additives.

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At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

Ingredient · potential concern Refined Palmolein Oil High in saturated fat — cardiovascular concern with regular high intake → Ingredient · potential concern Vanaspati Hydrogenated vegetable fat — high saturated fat source → Ingredient · potential concern Interesterified Vegetable Fat Modified vegetable fat — high in saturated fat, but not a trans-fat source → Declared allergens Egg + Gluten Matters if you have any of these allergies; check the pack’s own allergen statement. →

What’s favorable

  • Cocoa Solids
  • Fructooligosaccharides

High saturated fat, trans fat, and a possible carcinogen from caramel colour.

This product contains vanaspati, a source of industrial trans fats, and other fats high in saturated fat. It also includes ammonia caramel colour, which has a by-product classified as a possible human carcinogen by IARC. These factors make it a concern most relevant to health-conscious consumers.

Consider this product carefully if you are

  • Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palmolein Oil and Vanaspati are declared.

Declared allergens: Egg and Gluten

Egg· Egg Gluten· Refined wheat flour

People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.

Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.

Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: Refined Palmolein Oil Vanaspati Interesterified Vegetable Fat Refined wheat flour

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.

Artificial Colours & Dyes Significant concern · 2.5/10
Preservatives & Additives Significant concern · 2.5/10
Unhealthy Fats (Trans & Saturated) Significant concern · 3.0/10
Flavour Enhancers & MSG No concern identified · 8.0/10
Artificial Sweeteners No concern identified · 8.0/10
Excess Sodium & Salt Not assessed
Added & Hidden Sugar Not assessed
Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs Not assessed
Protein & Fibre Content Not assessed
Overall Nutritional Value Not assessed

5 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.

Infants under 1

Avoid

Contains added sugar and salt, which should be avoided in infant diets.

Toddlers & young children (1–5)

Limit

High levels of added sugars and fats are not recommended for regular consumption due to potential impact on diet quality and dental health.

Why the score is capped

Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration

Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive

Contains Tartrazine (INS 102) and Carmoisine (INS 122), synthetic colours linked to hyperactivity in children; the EU requires a pack warning for each

Rule F-CAP-18 · Source: McCann et al., Lancet 2007; EFSA 2009; EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V warning

What's good

Contains Fructooligosaccharides, a prebiotic fiber beneficial for gut health.

Watch out for

High in refined carbohydrates and multiple forms of added sugar (Sugar, Dextrose, Liquid Glucose, High Maltose Syrup, Invert Syrup).

Nature identical flavouring substances are synthetic and offer no nutritional benefit.

Raising Agents — used to leaven the product, creating a light texture.

Ingredient Concerns safety database

Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.

Palm Oil

Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)

Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →

Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat

A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA

Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →

Interesterified Vegetable Fat

Interesterified fat is made by rearranging fatty acids on the glycerol backbone. It is the modern, trans-FREE replacement for partially hydrogenated oil, so — unlike vanaspati — it does not contribute industrial trans fat. It is, however, high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption, and some metabolic questions about this fat class remain under research. Judge it on its saturated-fat content, not as a trans-fat source.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; WHO; EFSA opinions on interesterified fats

Interesterified Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →

Wheat Flour

Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation

Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →

Decode Label Analysis

Contains Vanaspati, a source of industrial trans fats, which are strongly linked to increased risk of heart disease.

The generic 'Colours' listing may include ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), whose 4-MEI by-product is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen.

Interesterified Vegetable Fat and Refined Palmolein Oil are high in saturated fat, contributing to cardiovascular risk.

Contains Refined Wheat Flour and Egg, which are common allergens (gluten and egg).

Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.

  • 1.
    Refined Wheat Flour
    Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
  • 2.
    Sugar
  • 3.
    Egg
  • 4.
    Vanaspati
  • 5.
    Interesterified Vegetable Fat
  • 6.
    Humectant unnamed
    Humectant (422)
  • 7.
    Dextrose
  • 8.
    Refined Palmolein Oil
  • 9.
    Liquid Glucose
  • 10.
    Cocoa Solids 2.1%
    Cocoa Solids (2.1%)
  • 11.
    High Maltose Syrup
  • 12.
    Fructooligosaccharides
  • 13.
    Colours synthetic colour
    Sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D), Ammonia caramel (INS 150C), Tartrazine (INS 102), Carmoisine (INS 122), Indigo carmine (INS 132), Brilliant blue FCF (INS 133)
    Colours (150d, 150c, 102, 122, 132, 133)
  • 14.
    Cake Gel
    Cake Gel [Emulsifiers (471, 477, 470(i)) & Humectants (1520, 422)]
  • 15.
    Raising Agents
    Calcium phosphates (INS 341), Sodium carbonates (INS 500), Diphosphates (INS 450)
    Raising Agents (341(i), 500(ii), 450(vii) & 450(i))
  • 16.
    Nature Identical Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouring
    Nature Identical (Chocolate) & Artificial (Creamy Vanilla) Flavouring Substances
  • 17.
    Invert Syrup
  • 18.
    Iodised Salt
  • 19.
    Preservatives
    Potassium sorbate (INS 202), Calcium propionate (INS 282)
    Preservatives (202 & 282)
  • 20.
    Acidity Regulator
    Citric acid (INS 330)
    Acidity Regulator (330)
  • 21.
    Baking Powder
  • 22.
    Emulsifier
    Polyglycerol esters (INS 475)
    Emulsifier (475)
  • 23.
    Stabilizer
    Xanthan gum (INS 415)
    And Stabilizer (415)

In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.

These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.

Egg Allergen on the label: Egg
Allergen
Gluten Allergen on the label: Refined wheat flour
Allergen

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What are the ingredients in Gobbles ChocoChill?

The label of Gobbles ChocoChill lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Sugar, Egg, Vanaspati, Interesterified Vegetable Fat, Humectant, Dextrose, Refined Palmolein Oil, Liquid Glucose, Cocoa Solids, High Maltose Syrup, Fructooligosaccharides, Colours, Cake Gel, Raising Agents, Nature identical flavouring substances, Invert Syrup, Iodised Salt, Preservatives, Acidity Regulator, Baking Powder, Emulsifier, Stabilizer. Flagged by the analysis: Vanaspati, Interesterified Vegetable Fat, Refined Palmolein Oil, Colours, Raising Agents.

Is Gobbles ChocoChill safe to eat?

Gobbles ChocoChill scores 3.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product contains vanaspati, a source of industrial trans fats, and other fats high in saturated fat. It also includes ammonia caramel colour, which has a by-product classified as a possible human carcinogen by IARC. These factors make it a concern most relevant to health-conscious consumers.

Why does Gobbles ChocoChill score 3.5/10?

Flagged in the score: Raising Agents — used to leaven the product, creating a light texture. Also noted: High in refined carbohydrates and multiple forms of added sugar (Sugar, Dextrose, Liquid Glucose, High Maltose Syrup, Invert Syrup). Nature identical flavouring substances are synthetic and offer no nutritional benefit.

Who should avoid Gobbles ChocoChill?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High cholesterol; Cancer concerns; Diabetes; Gluten sensitivity.

Is Gobbles ChocoChill suitable for babies or young children?

Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.

Does Gobbles ChocoChill contain allergens?

Yes — the ingredient list contains egg (Egg) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.

Does Gobbles ChocoChill contain egg?

Yes — the ingredient list names Egg. People with egg allergy should treat it as containing egg, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.

Does Gobbles ChocoChill contain gluten?

Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.

Is Gobbles ChocoChill vegetarian?

Gobbles ChocoChill is marked non-vegetarian.

Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.

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