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Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares
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This chocolate candy offers a rich dark chocolate and almond experience, but its formulation includes multiple thickeners, acidity regulators, and emulsifiers, along with a Class II preservative. While these additives are generally recognized as safe for consumption within regulatory limits, their cumulative presence contributes to a highly processed profile. Individuals with sensitivities to food additives or those monitoring their intake of processed foods should be mindful. The product also contains refined wheat flour and milk solids, making it unsuitable for individuals with gluten intolerance or dairy allergies.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa Mass
- Cocoa butter
- Roasted Almond
- Iodized Salt
- Almond Powder
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Highly Processed Chocolate Candy with Multiple Additives and Allergens
This chocolate candy is a highly processed food due to the presence of numerous thickeners, acidity regulators, and emulsifiers, in addition to a Class II preservative. While these are generally safe in regulated amounts, their combined presence indicates a highly processed product. It also contains common allergens like wheat gluten, milk solids, and soy lecithin, which are important for sensitive individuals to note.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Total sugar is 24 g per 100 g.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts, Milk, Soy and Gluten
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 5 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains whole or large pieces of Roasted Almond and Almond, which can pose a choking hazard for young children. Supervise consumption carefully.
Contains Sorbitol (E420) which, in large quantities, can have a laxative effect. Monitor consumption to avoid digestive discomfort.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains real dark chocolate, cocoa mass, and cocoa butter
Includes roasted almonds for flavor and texture
Iodized salt provides essential iodine
Watch out for
High number of food additives (thickeners, acidity regulators, emulsifiers, preservatives)
Contains artificial flavoring (Vanillin)
Presence of refined wheat flour and wheat gluten, unsuitable for gluten-sensitive individuals
Contains milk solids and soya lecithin, common allergens
Refined Oil is a generic term, lacking transparency regarding the specific oil type and its saturated fat profile
Sorbitol (E420) can cause laxative effects if consumed in large amounts
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.
Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: 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
Wheat Flour contains gluten, which is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. This is a declarable allergen under FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
The product contains multiple thickeners, acidity regulators, and emulsifiers, along with artificial flavoring and preservatives. This indicates a highly processed food, which may be a concern for individuals monitoring their intake of such products.
Contains Sorbitol (E420) which, in large quantities, can have a laxative effect, especially in young children or sensitive individuals.
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 roasted almond and praline paste, which contains almond and sugar.
The ingredients list sponge and almond powder.
The ingredients list dark chocolate, cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, and emulsifier.
The image shows 6 individually wrapped dessert squares inside the box.
The net weight is stated as 3.17oz (90 g) on the packaging.
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.
36 entries as printed on the label · 34 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Dark Chocolate
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Cocoa mass within Dark Chocolate
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Sugar within Dark Chocolate
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Cocoa butter within Dark Chocolate
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Soya Lecithin within Dark ChocolateEmulsifier -Soya Lecithin
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Roasted Almond
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Sponge
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Sugar within Sponge
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Refined Wheat flour within Sponge
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Starch within Sponge
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Milk solids within Sponge
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Wheat gluten within Sponge
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Iodized Salt within Sponge
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Refined flour within Sponge
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Refined Oil within Sponge
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Sorbitol within Sponge
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Glycerin within Sponge
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Baking soda within Sponge
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Almond powder within Sponge
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Praline Paste
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Almond within Praline Paste
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Sugar within Praline Paste
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Glucose within Praline Paste
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Artificial Flavouring Substance - VanillinCONTAINS ADDED FLAVOUR (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCE- VANILLIN)
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Thickener (INS 1414) unnamedThickeners (INS 1414
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Thickener (INS 466)Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (INS 466)INS 466
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Thickener (INS 415)Xanthan gum (INS 415)INS 415
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Thickener (INS 412)Guar gum (INS 412)INS 412)
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Acidity regulator (INS 450 (i))Diphosphates (INS 450)Acidity regulators (INS 450 (i))
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Acidity regulator (INS 341 (i))Calcium phosphates (INS 341)INS 341 (i)
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Acidity regulator (INS 500 (ii))Sodium carbonates (INS 500)INS 500 (ii))
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Emulsifier (INS 471)Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)
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Emulsifier (INS 475)Polyglycerol esters (INS 475)(INS 475)
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Emulsifier (INS 433)Polysorbate 80 (INS 433)(INS 433)
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Class II Preservative (E202)Potassium sorbate (INS 202)CONTAINS CLASS II PRESERVATIVE (E202)
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Class II Preservative (E420)Sorbitol (INS 420)(E420)
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
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| Energy | 387 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57 g |
| Total Sugars | 24 g |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 145 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 72 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 118 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 Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares?
The label of Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares lists 34 ingredients, in label order: Dark Chocolate, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa butter, Soya lecithin, Roasted Almond, Sponge, Refined wheat flour, Starch, Milk Solids, Wheat gluten, Iodized Salt, Refined Flour, Refined Oil, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Baking Soda, Almond Powder, Praline Paste, Almond, Sugar, Glucose, Artificial Flavouring Substance - Vanillin, Thickener (INS 1414), Thickener (INS 466), Thickener (INS 415), Thickener (INS 412), Acidity regulator (INS 450 (i)), Acidity regulator (INS 341 (i)), Acidity regulator (INS 500 (ii)), Emulsifier (INS 471), Emulsifier (INS 475), Emulsifier (INS 433), Class II Preservative (E202), Class II Preservative (E420). Flagged by the analysis: Artificial Flavouring Substance - Vanillin, Acidity regulator (INS 450 (i)), Acidity regulator (INS 341 (i)), Emulsifier (INS 433).
Is Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares safe to eat?
Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares scores 4.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This chocolate candy is a highly processed food due to the presence of numerous thickeners, acidity regulators, and emulsifiers, in addition to a Class II preservative. While these are generally safe in regulated amounts, their combined presence indicates a highly processed product. It also contains common allergens like wheat gluten, milk solids, and soy lecithin, which are important for sensitive individuals to note.
Why does Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares score 4.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High number of food additives (thickeners, acidity regulators, emulsifiers, preservatives). Contains artificial flavoring (Vanillin). Presence of refined wheat flour and wheat gluten, unsuitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Dairy allergy; Soy allergy; Sensitivity to food additives; Individuals monitoring processed food intake.
Is Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Roasted Almond, Almond Powder and Almond), milk (Milk Solids), soy (Soya lecithin) and gluten (Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Roasted Almond, Almond Powder and Almond. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares 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 Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soya lecithin. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour and Wheat gluten. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares high in sugar?
Yes — 24 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 does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares pack accurate?
Yes — all 6 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares vegetarian?
Chokola Almond Praline Dessert Squares 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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