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Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars
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This chocolate candy is primarily a source of added sugar and refined carbohydrates, with interesterified vegetable fat contributing to its saturated fat content. While it provides a quick energy boost, the high sugar content and processed nature make it unsuitable for frequent consumption, especially for children. It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a regular part of the diet.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa Solids
High in sugar and processed fats; contains additives.
This chocolate candy is high in added sugar and contains interesterified vegetable fat, which contributes to saturated fat intake. It is best consumed in moderation due to its nutritional profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 43 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palmolein and Interesterified Vegetable Fat are 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 20 g · trans fat 0.2 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, which can contribute to dental cavities and unhealthy eating habits in young children. Limit consumption.
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
What's good
Contains cocoa solids, which provide some antioxidants.
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content, listed as the first ingredient.
High saturated fat from interesterified vegetable fat and palmolein.
Lack of transparency regarding specific emulsifiers, flavors, raising agent, and improver.
Contains refined wheat flour, which is a concern for individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
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 →Interesterified Vegetable Fat
Interesterified fat is made by rearranging fatty acids on the glycerol backbone. It is the modern, trans-FREE replacement for partially hydrogenated oil, so — unlike vanaspati — it does not contribute industrial trans fat. It is, however, high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption, and some metabolic questions about this fat class remain under research. Judge it on its saturated-fat content, not as a trans-fat source.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; WHO; EFSA opinions on interesterified fats
Interesterified Vegetable Fat: 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
High in added sugar, which can contribute to weight gain, dental issues, and increased risk of chronic diseases if consumed frequently.
Contains Interesterified Vegetable Fat and Palmolein, both contributing to high saturated fat content, a concern for cardiovascular health.
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 claim 'NEW' is a temporal marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided label information.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The term 'Mini Treats' is a descriptive marketing term that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The claims 'MORE CHOCOLATEY & SUPER CRISPY!' are subjective sensory claims that cannot be objectively verified from the provided label information.
The ingredients list cocoa solids and refined wheat flour, which are consistent with chocolate-coated wafers.
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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Refined Wheat FlourRefined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Interesterified Vegetable Fat
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Starch
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Milk SolidsMilk solids
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Cocoa Solids 3%Cocoa Solids (3%*)
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EmulsifiersAmmonium phosphatides (INS 442), Lecithin (INS 322), PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) (INS 476)Emulsifiers (442, 322, 476)
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Palmolein
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FlavoursFlavours (Natural, Natural Identical and Artificial (Milk and Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)
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Iodised Salt
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Yeast
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Raising AgentSodium carbonates (INS 500)Raising Agent (500(ii))
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Improver unnamedImprover (1101(i))
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 | 513 kcal |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 67.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g |
| Added Sugars | 43 g |
| Total Fat | 25.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 103 mg |
| Cholesterol | 6.5 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 Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars?
The label of Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Refined wheat flour, Interesterified Vegetable Fat, Starch, Milk Solids, Cocoa Solids, Emulsifiers, Palmolein, Flavours, Iodised Salt, Yeast, Raising agent, Improver. Flagged by the analysis: Interesterified Vegetable Fat, Palmolein, Improver.
Is Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars safe to eat?
Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This chocolate candy is high in added sugar and contains interesterified vegetable fat, which contributes to saturated fat intake. It is best consumed in moderation due to its nutritional profile.
Why does Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat from interesterified vegetable fat and palmolein. Lack of transparency regarding specific emulsifiers, flavors, raising agent, and improver. Also noted: Very high added sugar content, listed as the first ingredient.
Who should avoid Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Heart conditions; Weight management goals; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids) and gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars 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.
Does Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars 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 Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars high in sugar?
Yes — 45.1 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 43 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NEW" — can't be verified from the label. "Mini Treats" — can't be verified from the label. "MORE CHOCOLATEY & SUPER CRISPY!" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars vegetarian?
Cadbury Perk Mini Treats Chocolate Coated Wafers Bars 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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