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Royale Chocolate flavour
Decode Label Safety Score
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This chocolate-flavored health drink for children contains a significant amount of sugar, which is a primary concern for its intended audience. While fortified with vitamins and minerals, the high sugar content, listed as the second ingredient by concentration, contradicts the 'health drink' positioning for children. The presence of peanut oil also makes it unsuitable for individuals with peanut allergies, which can be life-threatening.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Minerals
- Vitamins
Declared allergens: Peanuts, Milk and Soy
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.
High in added sugar; contains peanut oil and artificial flavouring
This children's health drink is high in added sugar, which is a concern for regular consumption by young children. It also contains peanut oil, making it unsafe for anyone with a peanut allergy due to the risk of severe reactions. The use of 'Natural and Artificial Chocolate Flavouring Substances' means the specific flavour compounds are not fully disclosed.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 21.8 g per 100 g.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for beverage. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
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. Excessive sugar intake in young children can contribute to dental caries, unhealthy weight gain, and may displace more nutrient-dense foods in their diet.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
Uses a natural colour (Beet Red)
Watch out for
High added sugar content
Presence of artificial flavouring substances
Contains peanut oil, a common allergen
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.
Peanuts
Peanut allergy is one of the most common and severe food allergies, capable of causing anaphylaxis — a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Even trace amounts (cross-contamination) can trigger reactions. Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and requires strict avoidance. Always carry an epinephrine auto-injector if allergic.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; FDA; Allergy & Asthma Network
Peanuts: regulation, sources and other products →Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Flavouring Substances
Indian rules classify added flavours as natural, nature-identical (chemically synthesised copies of natural compounds) or artificial, and require the class to be declared. The label names the class, not the compounds, so a reader cannot see which substances make up the blend, or whether it carries something they avoid. This is information about transparency, not a finding of harm.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, flavours; FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020
Flavouring Substances: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Peanuts, a major allergen that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. This is a declarable allergen under FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020.
High in added sugar, which WHO advises keeping under 10% of energy, ideally under 5%. This is particularly relevant for children.
Contains 'Natural and Artificial Chocolate Flavouring Substances'. The individual compounds in this flavour blend are not listed on the label, which limits transparency.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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 ingredient list shows 'Milk Solids (54.7%)' as the primary ingredient, which is a source of milk protein, but other ingredients like sugar, peanut oil, and maltodextrin are also present, meaning the product is not 100% milk protein.
This claim refers to the value of the container itself, which cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition list.
This claim requires clinical study data for substantiation, which is not provided on the label.
This is a functional benefit claim that requires scientific evidence or studies for substantiation, which is not provided on the label.
The nutrition information lists 34 distinct vitamins and minerals, supporting the claim of 34 vital nutrients.
The ingredient list includes 'Natural and Artificial (Chocolate) Flavouring Substances', confirming the chocolate flavour.
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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Milk Solids 54.7%Milk Solids (54.7%)
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Sugar
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Peanut Oil
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Maltodextrin
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Natural and Artificial Chocolate Flavouring SubstancesNatural and Artificial (Chocolate) Flavouring Substances
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Minerals
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Beet Red (INS162) synthetic colourBeetroot red (INS 162)
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Vitamins
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Inositol
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Taurine
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L-Carnitine
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
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 419 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 21.8 g |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 800 mg |
| Phosphorus | 780 mg |
| Vitamin D2 | 10 µg |
| Vitamin K | 45 µg |
| Magnesium | 76 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.76 mg |
| Calcium Pantothenate | 3 mg |
| Biotin | 14 µg |
| Iodine | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 13.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 µg |
| Folic Acid | 75 µg |
| Vitamin A | 360 µg |
| Vitamin E | 7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Copper | 540 µg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 15 µg |
| Potassium | 920 mg |
| Chloride | 500 mg |
| Chromium | 7.5 µg |
| Molybdenum | 11 µg |
| Carnitine | 7 mg |
| Choline | 58 mg |
| Inositol | 30 mg |
| Taurine | 15 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 Royale Chocolate flavour?
The label of Royale Chocolate flavour lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Milk Solids, Sugar, Peanut Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Chocolate Flavouring Substances, Minerals, Beet Red (INS162), Vitamins, Inositol, Taurine, L-Carnitine. Flagged by the analysis: Natural and Artificial Chocolate Flavouring Substances.
Is Royale Chocolate flavour safe to eat?
Royale Chocolate flavour scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This children's health drink is high in added sugar, which is a concern for regular consumption by young children. It also contains peanut oil, making it unsafe for anyone with a peanut allergy due to the risk of severe reactions. The use of 'Natural and Artificial Chocolate Flavouring Substances' means the specific flavour compounds are not fully disclosed.
Why does Royale Chocolate flavour score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content. Presence of artificial flavouring substances. Contains peanut oil, a common allergen.
Who should avoid Royale Chocolate flavour?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Peanut allergy; Avoiding high added sugar; Sensitive to artificial flavourings; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Royale Chocolate flavour suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Royale Chocolate flavour contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (Peanut Oil), milk (Milk Solids) and soy (the pack’s allergen statement). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Royale Chocolate flavour contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Peanut Oil. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Royale Chocolate flavour 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 Royale Chocolate flavour contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Royale Chocolate flavour high in sugar?
Yes — 45.5 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 21.8 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Royale Chocolate flavour pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "with power of 100% milk protein" — misleading. "Get Container worth Rs. 225/-" — can't be verified from the label. "clinically proven 2X faster growth" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Royale Chocolate flavour vegetarian?
Royale Chocolate flavour 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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