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Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage
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This flavoured milk product is primarily composed of toned milk and contains added sugar, which is a significant nutritional concern. While it includes some trace ingredients like malted barley, millet, and cocoa solids, these are not present in amounts that would contribute significant nutritional benefits. The product uses identified acidity regulators, stabilizers, and a sweetener (steviol glycosides), which are generally considered safe for consumption. However, the presence of 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' means the specific flavour compounds are not fully disclosed, which is a transparency concern for those sensitive to flavourings. The high sugar content is the main factor limiting its overall health score.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Vitamins
- Mineral
Flavoured milk with added sugar and undisclosed flavouring blend
This product is a flavoured milk with a high proportion of toned milk. It contains added sugar, which contributes to its overall sugar content, and uses a blend of natural and nature identical flavouring substances whose specific compounds are not listed. It also contains several food additives, including acidity regulators, stabilizers, and steviol glycosides as a sweetener.
Declared allergens: Milk 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.
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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.
What's good
Contains toned milk as a primary ingredient, providing protein and calcium.
Includes added vitamins and minerals for fortification.
Uses steviol glycosides (stevia) as a sweetener, a non-caloric alternative to sugar.
Watch out for
High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Undisclosed specific compounds within the 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' blend, which may be an issue for individuals with sensitivities.
Contains carrageenan (Stabilizer 407), which has been a subject of debate regarding its potential impact on gut health, though approved for use.
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
Contains 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' where individual flavour compounds are not listed, which may be a concern for individuals with specific flavour sensitivities.
Contains added sugar, which contributes to the overall sugar content. WHO recommends limiting free sugar intake to less than 10% of total energy, ideally less than 5%.
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 'NEW' is a temporal marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided label information.
The ingredient list confirms the presence of Millet (Bajra) at 1.4%.
The product name accurately describes the main components listed in the ingredients: Toned Milk, Malted barley, and Cocoa solids.
The nutrition information panel lists Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, confirming the presence of B-vitamins.
The nutrition information panel confirms the presence of Iron and Calcium.
The nutrition information panel states that the product contains 2.9g of protein 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.
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Toned Milk 80%Toned Milk (80%)
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Water
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Sugar
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Malted Barley 1.4% trace amountMalted barley (1.4%)
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Millet (Bajra) 1.4% trace amountMillet (Bajra) (1.4%)
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Cocoa Solids 1% trace amountCocoa solids (1%)
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Acidity RegulatorsPotassium phosphates (INS 340), Calcium phosphates (INS 341)Acidity regulators (340(ii), 341(iii))
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StabilizersGuar gum (INS 412), Carrageenan (INS 407)Stabilizers (412, 407)
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Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring SubstancesNatural and Nature Identical flavouring substances
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Vitamins
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SweetenerSteviol glycosides (INS 960)Sweetener (960)
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Mineral
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.
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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
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g |
| Added Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 49 mg |
| Cholesterol | 6.6 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.17 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg |
| Calcium | 89.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 92.25 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 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 Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage?
The label of Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Toned milk, Water, Sugar, Malted Barley, Millet (Bajra), Cocoa Solids, Acidity Regulator, Stabilizers, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Vitamins, Sweetener, Mineral. Flagged by the analysis: Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Stabilizers.
Is Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage safe to eat?
Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage scores 6.8/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This product is a flavoured milk with a high proportion of toned milk. It contains added sugar, which contributes to its overall sugar content, and uses a blend of natural and nature identical flavouring substances whose specific compounds are not listed. It also contains several food additives, including acidity regulators, stabilizers, and steviol glycosides as a sweetener.
Why does Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage score 6.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Undisclosed specific compounds within the 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' blend, which may be an issue for individuals with sensitivities. Also noted: High added sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Contains carrageenan (Stabilizer 407), which has been a subject of debate regarding its potential impact on gut health, though approved for use.
Who should avoid Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Limiting added sugar intake; Sensitive to undisclosed flavouring compounds; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Does Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Toned milk) and gluten (Malted Barley). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Toned milk. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Malted Barley. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage?
8.1 g of total sugar per 100 ml. The label declares 4.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 ml.
Are the claims on the Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NEW" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage vegetarian?
Cocoa-Malt Milk Beverage is marked vegetarian.
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