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Marimbula Chocolate Syrup
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This product is a highly processed food item with a very high sugar content, listed as the primary ingredient. While cocoa powder provides some flavor, the overall nutritional profile is dominated by added sugars and the presence of additives. The high sugar content makes it unsuitable for regular consumption, especially for young children, and contributes to a poor nutritional score.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Cocoa powder
High in Added Sugar with Additives
This product is primarily composed of sugar and liquid glucose, contributing to a very high added sugar content. Several additives, including a thickening agent, acidity regulator, preservative, and thickener, are not specifically identified, which limits a full safety assessment. It is not recommended for frequent consumption, particularly for children, due to its poor nutritional profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 85 g per 100 ml.
Declared allergens: Gluten
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 0.1 g · trans fat 0.1 g per serving
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 sugars (Sugar, Liquid Glucose). Frequent consumption can contribute to dental caries, unhealthy weight gain, and may displace more nutritious foods in their diet.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Thickening agent not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains cocoa powder for flavor
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content
Undisclosed thickening agent
Highly processed food item
Decode Label Analysis
The product contains a very high amount of added sugars (Sugar, Liquid Glucose) which can contribute to dental caries, weight gain, and increased risk of chronic diseases if consumed frequently.
Multiple additives are listed without specific identification ('Thickening Agent', 'Acidity Regulator', 'Class II Preservative', 'Thickener'), which is a significant transparency concern and prevents a complete safety assessment.
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.
These are usage instructions or suggestions, not a verifiable claim about the product's composition or properties.
The product is named 'Chocolate Syrup' and contains cocoa powder, which is consistent with a chocolate syrup product.
The ingredients list cocoa powder (5.4%), confirming the presence of real cocoa.
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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SugarSUGAR
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WaterWATER
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Liquid GlucoseLIQUID GLUCOSE
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Cocoa Powder 5.4%COCOA POWDER (5.4%)
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Malt ExtractMALT EXTRACT
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Thickening AgentAcetylated distarch adipate (INS 1422)THICKNING AGENT (INS1422)
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Iodised SaltIODISED SALT
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)ACIDITY REGULATOR (INS330)
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Class II PreservativePotassium sorbate (INS 202)CLASS II PRESERVATIVE (INS202)
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ThickenerXanthan gum (INS 415)THICKENER (INS415)
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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 | 87 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Total Sugars | 17 g |
| Added Sugars | 17 g |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Marimbula Chocolate Syrup?
The label of Marimbula Chocolate Syrup lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Water, Liquid Glucose, Cocoa powder, Malt Extract, Thickening Agent, Iodised Salt, Acidity Regulator, Class II Preservative, Thickener. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Marimbula Chocolate Syrup safe to eat?
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product is primarily composed of sugar and liquid glucose, contributing to a very high added sugar content. Several additives, including a thickening agent, acidity regulator, preservative, and thickener, are not specifically identified, which limits a full safety assessment. It is not recommended for frequent consumption, particularly for children, due to its poor nutritional profile.
Why does Marimbula Chocolate Syrup score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: Very high added sugar content. Undisclosed thickening agent. Highly processed food item.
Who should avoid Marimbula Chocolate Syrup?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Weight management goals; Children with high sugar intake; Sensitivity to undisclosed additives; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Marimbula Chocolate Syrup suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Marimbula Chocolate Syrup contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Malt Extract). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Marimbula Chocolate Syrup contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Malt Extract. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Marimbula Chocolate Syrup high in sugar?
Yes — 85 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 85 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Marimbula Chocolate Syrup pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Stir | Shake | Garnish" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Marimbula Chocolate Syrup vegetarian?
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup 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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