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Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This chocolate candy is primarily composed of sugar and refined flour, with refined palm oil contributing to its fat content. The product is also high in added sugars and uses artificial flavouring substances, indicating a highly processed food item with limited nutritional value.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocoa Solids
High in sugar and refined ingredients; potential carcinogen from undisclosed colour
This chocolate candy is high in added sugars and refined ingredients. It also contains refined palm oil, which is high in saturated fat, and artificial flavourings.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 40.5 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palm Oil is declared.
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 8.4 g · trans fat 0 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 very high in added sugars, which can contribute to dental caries and unhealthy eating habits in young children. Limiting intake is recommended.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains cocoa solids, which offer some antioxidant properties.
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Invert Sugar Syrup.
Presence of Refined Palm Oil, contributing to saturated fat intake.
Use of artificial 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.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: 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
The 'Permitted Natural Colour' is a significant concern. If it refers to ammonia caramel (E150c/d), it contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), which is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Refined Palm Oil is high in saturated fat, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease risk. EFSA has also noted concerns regarding glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters as contaminants formed during the refining process.
The product is very high in added sugars (Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup), contributing to high caloric intake and potential negative health effects like increased risk of type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and dental caries.
Contains Refined Wheat Flour, which is a source of gluten and an allergen 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 product is described as chocolate creme sandwich biscuits, and the ingredients list cocoa solids and the image shows sandwich biscuits with creme filling.
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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Refined Wheat FlourREFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA)
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Refined Palm OilREFINED PALM OIL
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Cocoa Solids 7.8%COCOA SOLIDS
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Invert Sugar SyrupINVERT SUGAR SYRUP
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StarchSTARCH
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Iodised SaltIODISED SALT
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Raising AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500)RAISING AGENTS [ 503(ii), 500(ii)]
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Emulsifier of Vegetable OriginEMULSIFIER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN [ SOY LECITHIN ]
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Permitted Natural Colour synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)PERMITTED NATURAL COLOUR [150d]
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Added Flavours (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Chocolate, Vanilla) undisclosed flavouringADDED FLAVOURS (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES - CHOCOLATE, VANILLA )
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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 | 474 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 40.5 g |
| Total Fat | 17.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 177 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 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 Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P?
The label of Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Refined wheat flour, Refined Palm Oil, Cocoa Solids, Invert Sugar Syrup, Starch, Iodised Salt, Raising Agents, Emulsifier of Vegetable Origin, Permitted Natural Colour, Added Flavours (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Chocolate, Vanilla). Flagged by the analysis: Refined Palm Oil, Permitted Natural Colour, Added Flavours (Artificial Flavouring Substances - Chocolate, Vanilla).
Is Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P safe to eat?
Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This chocolate candy is high in added sugars and refined ingredients. It also contains refined palm oil, which is high in saturated fat, and artificial flavourings.
Why does Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of Refined Palm Oil, contributing to saturated fat intake. Also noted: Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Invert Sugar Syrup. Use of artificial flavouring substances.
Who should avoid Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals concerned about carcinogens; Those limiting saturated fat intake; People avoiding artificial additives; Diabetics or those managing blood sugar; Gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease).
Is Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Refined wheat flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined wheat flour. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P high in sugar?
Yes — 40.7 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 40.5 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Fab! Chocolate 300G X 20P pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
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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