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Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate
Decode Label Safety Score
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This biscuit product is high in added sugar and saturated fat, making it unsuitable for frequent consumption, especially for children. The presence of ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) is a significant concern due to its classification by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen, which should be considered by all consumers. While it contains trace amounts of milk chocolate, this does not offer a meaningful nutritional benefit.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High sugar and saturated fat; contains IARC-classified caramel colour
This biscuit is high in added sugar (33%) and saturated fat from refined palm oil. It contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), which is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. These factors make it a product to consume with caution, particularly for individuals monitoring sugar and fat intake, and those concerned about artificial additives.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 35.1 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
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
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow 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.
Saturated fat 10.1 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar (33%) and sodium content are not ideal for young children's developing palates and health. Limit consumption.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
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 Sunset Yellow (INS 110) 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
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content (33%)
High saturated fat from refined palm oil
Presence of undisclosed nature identical and artificial flavouring substances
Highly processed food (NOVA-4 classification)
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 →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 ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), which is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen due to its 4-MEI by-product.
High in added sugar (33%) and saturated fat from refined palm oil, contributing to cardiovascular risk and other health concerns with excessive consumption.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The ingredients list cocoa solids and milk chocolate, which are components of chocolate, and the product is described as a creme biscuit.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Refined Wheat FlourREFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
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Sugar 33%SUGAR (33%)
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Refined Palm OilREFINED PALM OIL
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Edible Maize StarchEDIBLE MAIZE STARCH
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Colour synthetic colourPlain caramel (INS 150A), Sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D), Carmoisine (INS 122), Sunset yellow FCF (INS 110), Brilliant blue FCF (INS 133), Tartrazine (INS 102)COLOURS (150a, 150d, 122, 110, 133 & 102)
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Cocoa Solids 2.7%COCOA SOLIDS (2.7%)
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Milk SolidsMILK SOLIDS
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Raising AgentsSodium carbonates (INS 500), Ammonium carbonates (INS 503)RAISING AGENTS [500(ii) & 503(ii)]
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Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouringNATURE IDENTICAL & ARTIFICIAL (VANILLA, CHOCOLATE MILK & MILKY COCOA) FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES
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EmulsifiersMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471), Lecithin (INS 322)EMULSIFIERS [471 & 322(i)]
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Milk Chocolate 0.1% trace amountMILK CHOCOLATE (0.1%)
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EmulsifierLecithin (INS 322)[EMULSIFIER (322(i))]
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Iodised SaltAND IODISED SALT.
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 493.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g |
| Added Sugars | 35.1 g |
| Total Fat | 20.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 119 mg |
| Mono unsaturated fatty acids | 7.8 g |
| Poly unsaturated fatty acids | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate?
The label of Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Sugar, Refined Palm Oil, Edible Maize Starch, Colour, Cocoa Solids, Milk Solids, Raising Agents, Nature Identical & Artificial Flavouring Substances, Emulsifiers, Milk Chocolate, Emulsifier, Iodised Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palm Oil, Colour.
Is Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate safe to eat?
Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This biscuit is high in added sugar (33%) and saturated fat from refined palm oil. It contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), which is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. These factors make it a product to consume with caution, particularly for individuals monitoring sugar and fat intake, and those concerned about artificial additives.
Why does Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat from refined palm oil. Also noted: Very high added sugar content (33%). Presence of undisclosed nature identical and artificial flavouring substances.
Who should avoid Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Those with cardiovascular concerns; Individuals sensitive to artificial colours; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids and Milk Chocolate) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids and Milk Chocolate. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate 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 Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate high in sugar?
Yes — 38.3 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 35.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate vegetarian?
Britannia The Original Bourbon - Creme Biscuit with Chocolate is marked 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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