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Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar
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This chocolate candy is primarily a source of added sugars and saturated fat from cocoa butter and milk solids. While it contains some beneficial ingredients like almonds and cocoa solids, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by sweeteners and fats. It is best consumed in moderation, especially for children due to the high sugar content.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa butter
- Cocoa Solids
- Almonds
- Citrus Fiber
High in added sugars and saturated fat; contains undisclosed flavourings
This chocolate candy is high in added sugars and saturated fat, making it a treat to be consumed in moderation. The high sugar content is particularly relevant for young children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 40 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Orange juice concentrate is declared.
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 19.8 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)
LimitThis product is high in added sugars, which can contribute to dental caries and unhealthy eating habits in young children. Consumption should be limited and supervised.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains beneficial cocoa solids and almonds
Includes citrus fiber
Watch out for
High in added sugars from multiple sources
Apple Puree Concentrate and Orange Juice Concentrate are sources of free sugars
High saturated fat content from cocoa butter and milk solids
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.
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Fruit-juice concentrate is fruit juice with the water removed, leaving concentrated sugars (largely fructose and glucose). Nutritionally it behaves as a free sugar and is frequently used to sweeten products that market themselves as having "no added sugar". The WHO recommends no free sugars for infants and young children, so it is a particular concern in foods aimed at babies and toddlers.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO Guideline: Sugars intake (2015); WHO Ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants
Fruit Juice Concentrate: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
This product contains multiple sources of added sugars (Fructose Glucose Syrup, Liquid Glucose, Sugar, Apple Puree Concentrate, Orange Juice Concentrate) which contribute to a high overall sugar content. High sugar intake is linked to various health issues including dental caries, weight gain, and increased risk of chronic diseases.
The product lists 'Humectant', 'Gelling Agent', 'Acidity Regulator', 'Antioxidant', 'Emulsifiers', and 'Flavours' without specific identification of the compounds or INS numbers. This lack of transparency can be a concern for consumers with sensitivities or those who prefer to know the exact additives in their food.
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 (25%*) and Cocoa Solids (19%*), but does not explicitly state the total percentage of dark chocolate or cocoa content to confirm '50% Dark'.
Orange juice concentrate and natural orange flavouring substances are listed in the ingredients.
Almonds are listed in the ingredients.
The nutrition information states 0.1g of trans fat per 100g.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
20 entries as printed on the label · 19 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Sugar
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2.
Cocoa Butter 25%Cocoa Butter (25%*)
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3.
Cocoa Solids 19%Cocoa Solids (19%*)
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4.
Almonds 8%Almonds (8%*)
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Apple Orange Pieces 7%Apple Orange Pieces (7%*)
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Apple Puree Concentrate within Apple Orange Pieces
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Fructose Glucose Syrup within Apple Orange Pieces
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Liquid Glucose within Apple Orange Pieces
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Sugar within Apple Orange Pieces
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Orange Juice Concentrate 0.4% within Apple Orange Pieces trace amountOrange Juice Concentrate (0.4%*)
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Humectant within Apple Orange PiecesHumectant (422)
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Citrus Fiber within Apple Orange Pieces
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Sunflower Oil within Apple Orange Pieces
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Gelling Agent within Apple Orange PiecesGelling Agent (440)
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Acidity Regulator within Apple Orange PiecesAcidity Regulator (330)
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Flavour (Natural (Orange) Flavouring Substances) within Apple Orange Pieces
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Antioxidant within Apple Orange PiecesAntioxidant (300)
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Milk Solids
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EmulsifiersEmulsifiers (442, 476)
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Flavours (Natural (Orange), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances)
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.
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 | 534 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 43 g |
| Added Sugars | 40 g |
| Total Fat | 33.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 16.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.7 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 Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar?
The label of Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar lists 19 ingredients, in label order: Cocoa butter, Cocoa Solids, Almonds, Apple Orange Pieces, Apple Puree Concentrate, Fructose Glucose Syrup, Liquid Glucose, Sugar, Orange juice concentrate, Humectant, Citrus Fiber, Sunflower oil, Gelling Agent, Acidity Regulator, Flavour (Natural (Orange) Flavouring Substances), Antioxidant, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers, Flavours (Natural (Orange), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances). Flagged by the analysis: Orange juice concentrate, Apple Puree Concentrate, Fructose Glucose Syrup, Liquid Glucose, Flavour (Natural (Orange) Flavouring Substances) and 1 more.
Is Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar safe to eat?
Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This chocolate candy is high in added sugars and saturated fat, making it a treat to be consumed in moderation. The high sugar content is particularly relevant for young children.
Why does Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Apple Puree Concentrate and Orange Juice Concentrate are sources of free sugars. Also noted: High in added sugars from multiple sources. High saturated fat content from cocoa butter and milk solids.
Who should avoid Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Those with sensitivities to undisclosed additives; Children due to high sugar content; Tree-nut allergy; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Cadbury Bournville Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar high in sugar?
Yes — 43 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 40 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "50% Dark" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Cadbury Bournville Orange 50% Dark Chocolate Bar vegetarian?
Cadbury Bournville Orange 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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