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Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This chocolate candy is primarily composed of sugar, which is listed as the first ingredient and is the dominant component by mass. While cocoa powder provides some antioxidants, the high sugar content is a significant nutritional concern, especially for young children. The product also contains artificial vanilla flavoring, which may be a concern for individuals sensitive to synthetic additives. Given the high sugar content, it is best consumed in moderation, particularly by children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa powder
High in added sugar; contains artificial flavoring
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This chocolate candy is predominantly sugar, making it a high-sugar product. While it contains cocoa, the significant amount of added sugar is a primary nutritional concern, especially for children. It also includes artificial vanilla flavoring, which some consumers prefer to avoid.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 69.9 g per 100 g.
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 2 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)
LimitThis product is very high in added sugar, which can contribute to dental caries and unhealthy eating habits in young children. Limit consumption.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
What's good
Contains cocoa powder, which offers some antioxidant benefits
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content, which is the primary ingredient by mass
Contains artificial flavoring substances
Decode Label Analysis
This product is very high in added sugar, which is a dominant nutritional concern. High sugar intake is linked to increased risk of dental caries, weight gain, and metabolic 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.
This is a disclaimer about the image, not a claim about the product's ingredients or properties, and cannot be verified from the provided label data.
The product name and image clearly indicate it is a hot chocolate product.
The label explicitly states 'Drinking Chocolate For Milk', indicating its intended use.
The text 'swirl into milk' provides an instruction for preparing the product, consistent with a drinking chocolate.
The nutrition information states 0 g of trans fat per 100g.
The nutrition information states 0 mg of cholesterol 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.
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1.
Sugar
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2.
Cocoa Powder 30%Cocoa Powder (30%*)
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3.
Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ 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 | 379 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 85.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 70.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 69.9 g |
| Total Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| 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 Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix?
The label of Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix lists 3 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Cocoa powder, Artificial (Vanilla) flavouring substances. Flagged by the analysis: Artificial (Vanilla) flavouring substances.
Is Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix safe to eat?
Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix 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. This chocolate candy is predominantly sugar, making it a high-sugar product. While it contains cocoa, the significant amount of added sugar is a primary nutritional concern, especially for children. It also includes artificial vanilla flavoring, which some consumers prefer to avoid.
Why does Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high added sugar content, which is the primary ingredient by mass. Contains artificial flavoring substances.
Who should avoid Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Children sensitive to artificial flavors.
Is Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix high in sugar?
Yes — 70.2 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 69.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Creative Visualization" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix vegetarian?
Cadbury Hot Chocolate Drink Powder Mix is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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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