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Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar
Decode Label Safety Score
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This chocolate candy is primarily a source of added sugar, which is listed as the first ingredient and is a dominant concern for overall health. While it contains beneficial cocoa solids, nuts, and dried fruit, the high sugar content significantly impacts its nutritional profile. Consumers, especially parents, should be mindful of the high sugar content.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Cocoa Solids
- Raisins
- Cashew Nuts
- Apricot Kernels
High in Added Sugar; Contains Nuts and Unspecified Additives
This chocolate candy is very high in added sugar, which is the primary ingredient by weight. It also contains nuts and dried fruit, but the overall nutritional value is dominated by the sugar content.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 37.2 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 19.9 g · trans fat 0.1 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)
LimitContains Cashew Nuts and Apricot Kernels, which can pose a choking hazard due to their size and hardness. Supervise consumption closely.
High added sugar content is not recommended for regular consumption by young children, as it can contribute to dental issues and unhealthy eating habits.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains cocoa solids, which provide antioxidants
Includes real fruit (raisins) and nuts (cashew nuts, apricot kernels)
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content
Contains common allergens: milk and tree nuts (cashew nuts, apricot kernels)
High in saturated fat from cocoa butter
Decode Label Analysis
The product contains a high amount of added sugar, which is the first ingredient listed. High sugar intake is associated with increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dental caries.
The ingredient list includes 'Emulsifiers' and 'Nature identical flavouring substances' without specific identification, which reduces transparency regarding the exact compounds used.
Contains Cashew Nuts and Milk Solids, which are common allergens. Individuals with nut or dairy allergies should avoid this product.
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 does not explicitly state the total percentage of dark chocolate or cocoa content to confirm '50% Dark'.
The ingredients list raisins, cashew nuts, and apricot kernels, which are fruits and nuts.
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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Sugar
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Cocoa Butter 24%Cocoa Butter (24%*)
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Cocoa Solids 18%Cocoa Solids (18%*)
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Raisins 7.5%Raisins (7.5%*)
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Cashew Nuts 4%Cashew Nuts (4%*)
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Apricot Kernels 4%Apricot Kernels (4%*)
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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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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.
✓ 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 | 533 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 56.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 37.2 g |
| Total Fat | 32.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 16 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 Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar?
The label of Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar lists 9 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Cocoa butter, Cocoa Solids, Raisins, Cashew Nuts, Apricot Kernels, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers, Nature identical flavouring substances. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar safe to eat?
Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This chocolate candy is very high in added sugar, which is the primary ingredient by weight. It also contains nuts and dried fruit, but the overall nutritional value is dominated by the sugar content.
Why does Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high added sugar content. Contains common allergens: milk and tree nuts (cashew nuts, apricot kernels). High in saturated fat from cocoa butter.
Who should avoid Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Weight management goals; Nut allergies; Sensitive to food additives; Tree-nut allergy.
Is Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Cashew Nuts) and milk (Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cashew Nuts. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 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 Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar high in sugar?
Yes — 44.2 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 37.2 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "50% Dark" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 50% Dark Chocolate Bar vegetarian?
Cadbury Bournville Fruit & Nut 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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