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Cadbury ChocChip Cookies
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This product is a highly processed snack food with significant amounts of added sugar and saturated fat from palmolein, making it unsuitable for frequent consumption, especially for children. While it provides energy, the nutritional drawbacks outweigh any minor benefits.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in added sugar and saturated fat; contains undisclosed flavors
These biscuits are high in both added sugar and saturated fat, primarily from palmolein, which can contribute to cardiovascular concerns with regular consumption. It is a highly processed food that should be consumed in moderation.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 29.6 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein 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 8.9 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)
LimitThis product is high in added sugar and sodium, which should be limited in the diets of young children to prevent excessive intake and promote healthy 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
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Invert Sugar.
High saturated fat content from Palmolein.
Lack of transparency regarding specific 'Flavours' used.
Highly processed food (NOVA-4 classification).
Raising Agents — common food additives (e.g., baking soda, baking powder) used to leaven baked goods. Generally recognized as safe.
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
This product contains Palmolein, which is high in saturated fat and has been associated with cardiovascular concerns. EFSA's CONTAM opinion (2016) also highlighted potential contaminants like glycidyl esters formed during refining, though levels depend on processing.
This can be problematic for individuals with allergies or sensitivities to certain flavor ingredients.
Refined wheat flour contains gluten, which is a common allergen and unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, as per FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
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 ingredients list milk chocolate chips.
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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Milk Chocolate Chips 23%Milk Chocolate Chips (23%*) - [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk Solids (4%*), Cocoa Solids, Dextrose, Emulsifiers (442), Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical And Artificial (Vanilla & Caramel) Flavouring Substances)]
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Sugar
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Palmolein
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Cocoa Solids
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Invert Sugar
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Raising AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500), Diphosphates (INS 450)Raising Agents (503(ii), 500(ii), 450(i))
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Iodised Salt
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EmulsifierLecithin (INS 322)Emulsifier (322)
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Flavours undisclosed flavouringFlavours (Natural & Artificial (Vanilla) 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 | 466 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 69.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 29.6 g |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 305 mg |
| Cholesterol | 2 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 ChocChip Cookies?
The label of Cadbury ChocChip Cookies lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Refined wheat flour, Milk Chocolate Chips, Sugar, Palmolein, Cocoa Solids, Invert Sugar, Raising Agents, Iodised Salt, Emulsifier, Flavours. Flagged by the analysis: Palmolein, Raising Agents.
Is Cadbury ChocChip Cookies safe to eat?
Cadbury ChocChip Cookies scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). These biscuits are high in both added sugar and saturated fat, primarily from palmolein, which can contribute to cardiovascular concerns with regular consumption. It is a highly processed food that should be consumed in moderation.
Why does Cadbury ChocChip Cookies score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content from Palmolein. Also noted: Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Invert Sugar. Lack of transparency regarding specific 'Flavours' used.
Who should avoid Cadbury ChocChip Cookies?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals managing blood sugar levels; Those with cardiovascular concerns; People with unknown flavor sensitivities; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Cadbury ChocChip Cookies suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Cadbury ChocChip Cookies contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Chocolate Chips) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Cadbury ChocChip Cookies contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Chocolate Chips. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Cadbury ChocChip Cookies 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 Cadbury ChocChip Cookies high in sugar?
Yes — 31.2 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 29.6 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Cadbury ChocChip Cookies pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Cadbury ChocChip Cookies vegetarian?
Cadbury ChocChip Cookies is marked vegetarian.
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