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Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills
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This product is a highly processed snack food with significant nutritional drawbacks, primarily due to its high sugar content, very high saturated fat from refined palm oils and hydrogenated vegetable oil, and the presence of an IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen (4-MEI from ammonia caramel colour). While it provides a quick energy source, its overall nutritional profile and additive concerns make it a concern most relevant to regular consumption or especially for children. Individuals with cardiovascular concerns or those seeking to reduce their intake of processed foods and potential carcinogens should avoid this product.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High sugar, very high saturated fat, and a possible carcinogen from caramel colour.
This snack is high in sugar and very high in saturated fat from refined palm oils and hydrogenated vegetable oil, which are concerns for cardiovascular health. It also contains ammonia caramel colour, which can form 4-MEI, classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. These factors make it unsuitable for frequent consumption, particularly for children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 33.9 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palmolein and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil are declared.
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.
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 12.7 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)
LimitHigh added sugar and very high saturated fat content are not suitable for regular consumption and can contribute to unhealthy dietary patterns and weight gain in young children.
Other audiences
LimitThe presence of undisclosed 'Colours' (potentially including ammonia caramel colour, a source of 4-MEI, an IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen) is a concern for children's long-term health.
Why the score is capped
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
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Watch out for
High sugar content from multiple sources (Sugar, Invert Syrup, Liquid Glucose).
Very high saturated fat from refined palm oils and hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Highly processed food with multiple artificial flavouring substances.
Contains gluten (Maida) and milk solids, which are common allergens.
Choco Crème — a processed component, likely contributing to high sugar and fat content.
Colours — if these include ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), its 4-MEI by-product is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. Other artificial colours may be linked to hyperactivity in children.
Raising Agents — common food additives (e.g., baking soda, baking powder) used to leaven baked goods, generally considered safe.
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 →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 →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
If these include ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), its 4-MEI by-product is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Very high saturated fat content from Refined Palmolein, Refined Palm Oil, and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, which is a significant cardiovascular concern.
High in added sugars (Sugar, Invert Syrup, Liquid Glucose), contributing to high caloric intake and potential for adverse health effects with excessive consumption.
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.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
The product is described as 'Choco Fills' and the image shows cookies with a chocolate filling, which is consistent with the ingredient 'Choco Crème' being the first ingredient.
The ingredient list includes 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Milk Chocolate)', which supports the claim of having milk chocolate notes.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
23 entries as printed on the label · 20 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Choco Crème 38%CHOCO CRÈME
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Sugar listed twiceSUGAR
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Refined PalmoleinREFINED PALMOLEIN
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Refined Palm OilREFINED PALM OIL
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Cocoa Solids listed twiceCOCOA SOLIDS
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Lecithin listed twiceEMULSIFIER [LECITHIN (FROM SOYABEAN)]
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Chocolate)NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (CHOCOLATE)
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Artificial Flavouring Substances (Vanilla)ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (VANILLA)
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MaidaMAIDA (REFINED WHEAT FLOUR)
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Hydrogenated Vegetable OilHYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
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Sugar listed twiceSUGAR
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Invert SyrupINVERT SYRUP
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Liquid GlucoseLIQUID GLUCOSE
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Raising AgentsAmmonium carbonates (INS 503), Sodium carbonates (INS 500), Diphosphates (INS 450)RAISING AGENTS [INS 503(ii), INS 500(ii), INS 450(i)]
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Cocoa Solids 0.7% trace amount listed twiceCOCOA SOLIDS
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Butter trace amountBUTTER
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Milk SolidsMILK SOLIDS
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Iodized SaltIODIZED SALT
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Milk Chocolate)NATURE IDENTICAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (*MILK CHOCOLATE)
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Colours synthetic colourAmmonia caramel (INS 150C), Sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)COLOURS (INS 150c, INS 150d)
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Lecithin listed twiceEMULSIFIERS [LECITHIN (FROM SOYABEAN)]
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Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty AcidsMONO AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS (FROM PALM OIL)]
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Artificial Flavouring Substances (Milk, Vanilla)ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES (MILK, VANILLA)
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.
A blend of refined vegetable oils, judged as a single concern — a high saturated-fat source — rather than one flag per oil. The individual oils are listed below and in "What the label actually shows".
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
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| Energy | 507 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g |
| Added Sugars | 33.9 g |
| Total Fat | 27.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 181.5 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0.3 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 Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills?
The label of Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills lists 20 ingredients, in label order: Choco Crème, Refined Palmolein, Refined Palm Oil, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Chocolate), Artificial flavouring substances (Vanilla), Maida, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Invert Syrup, Liquid Glucose, Raising Agents, Cocoa Solids, Butter, Milk Solids, Iodized Salt, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Milk Chocolate), Colours, Lecithin, Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Artificial Flavouring Substances (Milk, Vanilla). Flagged by the analysis: Choco Crème, Colours, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Chocolate), Artificial flavouring substances (Vanilla), Raising Agents.
Is Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills safe to eat?
Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in sugar and very high in saturated fat from refined palm oils and hydrogenated vegetable oil, which are concerns for cardiovascular health. It also contains ammonia caramel colour, which can form 4-MEI, classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. These factors make it unsuitable for frequent consumption, particularly for children.
Why does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High sugar content from multiple sources (Sugar, Invert Syrup, Liquid Glucose). Very high saturated fat from refined palm oils and hydrogenated vegetable oil. Highly processed food with multiple artificial flavouring substances.
Who should avoid Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Cardiovascular concerns; Diabetes; Children (due to sugar, saturated fat, and 4-MEI); Individuals avoiding processed foods; Those sensitive to artificial flavours.
Is Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Butter, Milk Solids, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Milk Chocolate) and Artificial Flavouring Substances (Milk, Vanilla)) and gluten (Maida). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Butter, Milk Solids, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Milk Chocolate) and Artificial Flavouring Substances (Milk, Vanilla). People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Maida. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills high in sugar?
Yes — 35.7 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 33.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills pack accurate?
Yes — all 2 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills vegetarian?
Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills 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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