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Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This chocolate candy is a highly processed food with significant levels of added sugar and hydrogenated vegetable fats, contributing to a high saturated fat content. While it offers the indulgence of dark chocolate, the presence of hydrogenated fats and undisclosed emulsifiers raises health concerns, particularly regarding cardiovascular health. It is best consumed in moderation, especially by individuals monitoring their fat and sugar intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Highly processed chocolate candy with hydrogenated fats and high sugar.
This chocolate candy contains hydrogenated vegetable fats, which are a source of saturated fat and are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The product is also high in added sugar and contains undisclosed emulsifiers, which can be a concern for those with sensitivities or who prefer full ingredient transparency. It is a highly processed food best consumed sparingly.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 41.2 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk, Soy 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 24.1 g · trans fat 0.1 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 and saturated fat, which should be limited in the diets of young children to promote healthy eating habits and prevent excessive calorie intake.
Why the score is capped
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Emulsifier not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from hydrogenated and fractionated vegetable fats.
High added sugar content.
Contains artificial and nature-identical flavouring substances.
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.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →Fractionated Fat
Fractionation splits a fat into parts by melting point: a solid "stearin" fraction and a liquid "olein" one. It creates no trans fat. But the two fractions differ sharply — stearin is MORE saturated than the oil it came from, olein less — so an unqualified "fractionated fat" leaves both the source oil and the fraction undeclared, and with them the saturated-fat profile. In Indian packaged food it is most often palm-derived. Where the nutrition panel states saturated fat, that measured figure is the reliable number, not the ingredient name.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards) Regulations — fats and oils; WHO saturated fat intake guideline (2023)
Fractionated 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
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats are a source of high saturated fat, which is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. While the label declares 0g trans fat, the high saturated fat content remains a concern.
The product contains 'Emulsifier' without specific disclosure of the substance, which can be a concern for individuals with sensitivities or those seeking full ingredient transparency.
Contains Refined Wheat Flour and Maida, which are sources of gluten and not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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 term 'Delights' is a subjective marketing term and cannot be verified from the provided label information.
This is a brand slogan and cannot be verified from the ingredient or nutrition information.
The product is explicitly named 'Dark' and the primary ingredient is Dark Chocolate (77.2%), supporting the claim.
The ingredients list 'Wafer' and 'Dark Chocolate (77.2%)' as the primary coating, confirming it is a coated wafer.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
25 entries as printed on the label · 18 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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1.
Dark Chocolate 77.2%Dark Chocolate (77.2%)
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Sugar within Dark Chocolate
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Cocoa Solids 28.5% within Dark ChocolateCocoa solids (28.5%)
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Cocoa Butter 4.4% within Dark ChocolateCocoa butter (4.4%)
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Fractionated Vegetable Fat within Dark ChocolateFractionated vegetable fat
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Emulsifier within Dark ChocolateEmulsifier (Soya lecithin)
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Soya Lecithin within Emulsifier listed twiceSoya lecithin
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Artificial Flavouring Substances within Dark ChocolateArtificial (Vanilla) flavouring substances
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Iodised Salt within Dark Chocolateiodised salt
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2.
Wafer
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Refined Wheat Flour within WaferRefined wheat flour (Maida)
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Maida within Refined Wheat Flour
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Sugar within Wafer
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats within WaferHydrogenated vegetable fats
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Cocoa Solids 1.1% within Wafer trace amountCocoa solids (1.1%)
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Milk Solids within WaferMilk solids
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Fractionated Vegetable Fat within WaferFractionated vegetable fat
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Yeast within Wafer
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Raising Agent within WaferSodium carbonates (INS 500)Raising agent (500(ii))
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Emulsifier within WaferEmulsifier (Soya lecithin)
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Soya Lecithin within Emulsifier listed twiceSoya lecithin
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Iodised Salt within Waferiodised salt
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Flour Treatment Agent within Wafer unnamedFlour treatment agent (516)
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Artificial Flavouring Substances within WaferArtificial (Vanilla) flavouring substances
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Nature-Identical Flavouring Substance within Wafer
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 463 kcal |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57 g |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g |
| Added Sugars | 41.2 g |
| Total Fat | 25.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.06 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 4.3 g |
| Sodium | 26.7 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 Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars?
The label of Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars lists 18 ingredients, in label order: Dark Chocolate, Cocoa butter, Wafer, Refined wheat flour, Maida, Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats, Cocoa Solids, Milk Solids, Fractionated Vegetable Fat, Yeast, Raising agent, Emulsifier, Soya lecithin, Iodised Salt, Flour Treatment Agent, Artificial Flavouring Substances, Nature-Identical Flavouring Substance. Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Vegetable Fats, Fractionated Vegetable Fat.
Is Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars safe to eat?
Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This chocolate candy contains hydrogenated vegetable fats, which are a source of saturated fat and are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The product is also high in added sugar and contains undisclosed emulsifiers, which can be a concern for those with sensitivities or who prefer full ingredient transparency. It is a highly processed food best consumed sparingly.
Why does Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from hydrogenated and fractionated vegetable fats. High added sugar content. Contains artificial and nature-identical flavouring substances.
Who should avoid Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake; Those with cardiovascular concerns; People with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Individuals sensitive to undisclosed additives; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Is Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids), soy (Soya lecithin) and gluten (Refined wheat flour and Maida). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate 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 Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars 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 Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour and Maida. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars high in sugar?
Yes — 41.5 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 41.2 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Delights" — can't be verified from the label. "Have a Break, Have a KitKat" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate Bars vegetarian?
Nestlé KITKAT Delights DarkCadbury Dairy Milk Silk Mousse Chocolate 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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