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Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar
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Reviewed 10 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
It is not suitable for young children due to the high sugar and potential choking hazard from whole almonds.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa butter
- Cocoa Solids
- Cranberries
- Almonds
High in sugar, additives, and potential choking hazard for young children.
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. The presence of almonds also poses a choking risk for young children. While it contains beneficial cocoa, the overall formulation is highly processed.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 37.4 g per 100 g.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts and Milk
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
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 19.3 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh in added sugar, which is not recommended for infants and young children due to potential negative health impacts and dental concerns.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains almonds, which are a choking hazard for young children. Supervise consumption closely or avoid for this age group.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains cocoa solids, which provide antioxidants
Includes almonds, offering healthy fats and protein
Watch out for
High in added sugar, listed as a primary ingredient
Almonds can be a choking hazard for young children
Contains milk solids, a common allergen
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This lack of transparency can be problematic for individuals with allergies or sensitivities to specific additives.
High sugar content is a dominant nutritional concern, contributing to the product's low overall score. Excessive sugar intake is linked to various health issues.
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.
The label states Cocoa Butter (24%*) and Cocoa Solids (18%*), but the total cocoa content is not explicitly stated as 50%, so the claim cannot be fully confirmed from the provided information.
Dried Sweetened Cranberries are listed as an ingredient.
The product is explicitly labeled as 'Chocolate'.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
10 entries as printed on the label · 9 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Sugar
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2.
Cocoa Butter 24%Cocoa Butter (24%*)
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3.
Cocoa Solids 18%Cocoa Solids (18%*)
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4.
Dried Sweetened Cranberries 11%Dried Sweetened Carnberries (11%*)
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Cranberries within Dried Sweetened Cranberries(Carnberries
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Sugar within Dried Sweetened CranberriesSugar)
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Almonds 5%Almonds (5%*)
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Milk solids
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EmulsifiersAmmonium phosphatides (INS 442), PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) (INS 476)Emulsifiers (442, 476)
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8.
Flavours undisclosed flavouringFlavours (Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances)
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.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ 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 | 523.2 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 45.6 g |
| Added Sugars | 37.4 g |
| Total Fat | 31.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 14 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.6 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 Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar?
The label of Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar lists 9 ingredients, in label order: Cocoa butter, Cocoa Solids, Dried Sweetened Cranberries, Cranberries, Sugar, Almonds, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers, Flavours. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar safe to eat?
Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. The presence of almonds also poses a choking risk for young children. While it contains beneficial cocoa, the overall formulation is highly processed.
Why does Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High in added sugar, listed as a primary ingredient. Almonds can be a choking hazard for young children. Contains milk solids, a common allergen.
Who should avoid Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive to undisclosed additives; Children under 5 (choking hazard); Diabetes; Allergy to tree nuts (almonds); Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Almonds) and milk (Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Almonds. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar high in sugar?
Yes — 45.6 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 37.4 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "50% Dark" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar vegetarian?
Cadbury Bournville Cranberry 50% Dark Chocolate Bar 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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