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Hot & Cold Chocolate
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This chocolate-flavored beverage mix is primarily composed of sugar and sweetened cocoa powder, providing a significant amount of added sugars. While fortified with essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc, its high sugar content is the dominant nutritional concern. The product uses a natural identical chocolate flavoring substance, which means the specific compounds are not fully disclosed.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Iron
- Zinc
High added sugar content; contains undisclosed natural identical flavouring
This beverage mix contains a high amount of added sugar, which is the primary ingredient by weight. The chocolate flavour is from a 'natural identical' substance, meaning its specific components are not fully transparent. While it provides some essential vitamins and minerals, the significant sugar content means it should be consumed in moderation, particularly by children or individuals managing their sugar intake.
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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 has a high added sugar content. Excessive sugar intake in young children can contribute to dental caries and may displace more nutrient-dense foods.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Very high sodium per serving
Rule F-CAP-02
What's good
Fortified with essential vitamins (A, C) and minerals (Iron, Zinc)
Watch out for
High added sugar content, which is the primary ingredient
Undisclosed components in the 'Natural Identical Flavouring Substance - Chocolate'
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.
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
High added sugar content. WHO advises keeping free sugar intake under 10% of total energy, ideally under 5%.
The 'Natural Identical Flavouring Substance - Chocolate' is a blend, and its specific chemical components are not disclosed on the label, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitivities to certain flavour compounds.
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 'Finest Ingredients' is subjective and cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'Refreshment Drink' is subjective and cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'RICH & DELICIOUS COCOA' is subjective and cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The product name indicates it is a chocolate drink, and the ingredients list Sweetened Cocoa Powder and Chocolate flavoring.
The product contains sugar (70g per 100g) which provides energy, supporting the claim of being an energy booster.
The product contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, and Zinc, all of which are known to support immunity.
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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Sweetened Cocoa Powder 30%Sweetened Cocoa Powder (30%)
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Vitamin AVitamin A (Acetate)
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Vitamin CVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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IronIron (Ferric Pyrophosphate)
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ZincZinc (Zinc Sulphate)
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Natural Identical Flavouring Substance - Chocolate& Natural Identical Flavouring Substance - Chocolate.
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
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 379 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 86 g |
| Added Sugars | 70 g |
| Total Fat | 3.01 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 9 g |
| Sodium | 730 mg |
| Vitamin A | 750 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 50 mg |
| Iron | 20 mg |
| Zinc | 11.25 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 Hot & Cold Chocolate?
The label of Hot & Cold Chocolate lists 7 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Sweetened Cocoa Powder, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Natural Identical Flavouring Substance - Chocolate. Flagged by the analysis: Natural Identical Flavouring Substance - Chocolate.
Is Hot & Cold Chocolate safe to eat?
Hot & Cold Chocolate scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This beverage mix contains a high amount of added sugar, which is the primary ingredient by weight. The chocolate flavour is from a 'natural identical' substance, meaning its specific components are not fully transparent. While it provides some essential vitamins and minerals, the significant sugar content means it should be consumed in moderation, particularly by children or individuals managing their sugar intake.
Why does Hot & Cold Chocolate score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Undisclosed components in the 'Natural Identical Flavouring Substance - Chocolate'. Also noted: High added sugar content, which is the primary ingredient.
Who should avoid Hot & Cold Chocolate?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Monitoring sugar intake; Sensitive to undisclosed flavouring compounds.
Is Hot & Cold Chocolate suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Is Hot & Cold Chocolate high in salt?
Yes — 730 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.83 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Hot & Cold Chocolate pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Finest Ingredients" — can't be verified from the label. "REFRESHMENT DRINK" — can't be verified from the label. "RICH & DELICIOUS COCOA" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Hot & Cold Chocolate vegetarian?
Hot & Cold Chocolate 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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