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Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts
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This product is a highly processed snack food with significant levels of added sugar and saturated fat, primarily from refined palmolein, palm oil, and hydrogenated vegetable oil. A key concern is the presence of ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), which is classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen due to its 4-MEI by-product. While it contains some nuts, these are mostly in trace amounts, offering minimal nutritional benefit. It is best consumed in strict moderation by healthy adults, and individuals with cardiovascular concerns or those sensitive to artificial additives should avoid it.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Highly processed snack with carcinogen-linked additive and high saturated fat
This snack is high in added sugar and saturated fat from multiple refined and hydrogenated oils. It contains ammonia caramel colour, which has a by-product classified as a possible human carcinogen by IARC. While it includes some nuts, these are mostly in trace amounts, so the product offers limited nutritional value beyond calories.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 36.2 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Refined Palmolein and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil are declared.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts, Milk and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
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 17.8 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)
LimitHigh added sugar and artificial colours may contribute to hyperactivity and are generally not recommended for regular consumption in this age group.
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
Energy-dense fried snack — 548 kcal and 32 g fat per 100 g, on added palmolein
Rule F-CAP-14
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from multiple oil sources.
Significant added sugar from various forms.
Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
Highly processed food (NOVA-4 classification).
Trace amounts of nuts and cocoa solids mean minimal nutritional benefit from these ingredients.
Colours — generic listing for colours, which may include artificial colours linked to hyperactivity in children or ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d), classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen.
Polyglycerol Esters Of Interesterified Ricinoleic Acid — modified vegetable fat — high in saturated fat, but not a trans-fat source.
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 →Interesterified Vegetable Fat
Interesterified fat is made by rearranging fatty acids on the glycerol backbone. It is the modern, trans-FREE replacement for partially hydrogenated oil, so — unlike vanaspati — it does not contribute industrial trans fat. It is, however, high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption, and some metabolic questions about this fat class remain under research. Judge it on its saturated-fat content, not as a trans-fat source.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI; WHO; EFSA opinions on interesterified fats
Interesterified 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
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) which has a by-product (4-MEI) classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen. This is a significant concern for regular consumption.
High in saturated fat from refined palmolein, palm oil, and hydrogenated vegetable oil, which can contribute to cardiovascular concerns with frequent consumption.
Highly processed snack food with multiple forms of added sugar (sugar, invert syrup, liquid glucose), contributing to high caloric density and potential for excessive sugar intake.
Contains refined wheat flour (Maida), which contains gluten and is unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Contains tree nuts (cashew nuts, almonds, hazelnut paste), which are common allergens.
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 ingredients list cocoa solids (choco) and cashew nuts, almonds, and hazelnut paste (nuts).
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
32 entries as printed on the label · 26 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Choco Crème 28.5%Choco Crème (28.5%)
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Sugar listed twice
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Refined Palmolein
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Refined Palm Oil
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Cocoa Solids 4% listed twiceCocoa Solids (4%)
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Lecithin listed twiceEmulsifier [Lecithin (From Soyabean)]
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances & Artificial Flavouring Substances-Vanilla undisclosed flavouringNature Identical Flavouring Substances &Artificial Flavouring Substances-Vanilla
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Choco Covering 25%Choco Covering (25%)
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Sugar listed twice
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil listed twice
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Milk Solids
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Cocoa Solids 1.4% trace amount listed twiceCocoa Solids (1.4%)
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Ammonium Salts Of Phosphatidic AcidEmulsifiers [Ammonium Salts Of Phosphatidic Acid (From Rape Seed Oil)]
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Polyglycerol Esters Of Interesterified Ricinoleic AcidPolyglycerol Esters Of Interesterified Ricinoleic Acid (From Castor Bean)
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances, Artificial Flavouring Substances (Condensed Milk) undisclosed flavouring
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Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil listed twice
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Sugar listed twice
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Cashew Nuts 4%Cashew Nuts (4%)
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Invert Syrup
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Liquid Glucose
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Almonds 1% trace amountAlmonds (1%)
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Cocoa Solids 0.6% trace amount listed twiceCocoa Solids (0.6%)
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Raising AgentsSodium carbonates (INS 500), Ammonium carbonates (INS 503)Raising Agents [Ins 500 (li), Ins 503(l), Ins 4500]
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Butter trace amount
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Nature Identical Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouring
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Iodized Salt
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Hazelnut Paste 0.1% trace amountHazelnut Paste (0.1%)
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Lecithin listed twiceEmulsifiers (Lecithin (From Soyabean)
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Mono-And Di-Glycerides Of Fatty AcidsMono-And Di-Glycerides Of Fatty Acids (From Palm Oil)
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Colours synthetic colourAmmonia caramel (INS 150C), Sulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)Colours (Ins 150C, Ins 150D)
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Artificial Flavouring Substances (Vanilla) undisclosed flavouringAnd Artificial Flavouring Substances (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
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 548 kcal |
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g |
| Added Sugars | 36.2 g |
| Total Fat | 31.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.04 g |
| Sodium | 142.8 mg |
| Cholesterol | 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 Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts?
The label of Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts lists 26 ingredients, in label order: Choco Crème, Refined Palmolein, Refined Palm Oil, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances & Artificial Flavouring Substances-Vanilla, Choco Covering, Milk Solids, Ammonium Salts Of Phosphatidic Acid, Polyglycerol Esters Of Interesterified Ricinoleic Acid, Artificial Flavouring Substances (Condensed Milk), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Cashew Nuts, Invert Syrup, Liquid Glucose, Almonds, Cocoa Solids, Raising Agents, Butter, Nature identical flavouring substances, Iodized Salt, Hazelnut Paste, Lecithin, Mono-And Di-Glycerides Of Fatty Acids, Colours, Artificial flavouring substances (Vanilla). Flagged by the analysis: Colours, Polyglycerol Esters Of Interesterified Ricinoleic Acid, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances & Artificial Flavouring Substances-Vanilla, Artificial flavouring substances (Vanilla).
Is Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts safe to eat?
Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in added sugar and saturated fat from multiple refined and hydrogenated oils. It contains ammonia caramel colour, which has a by-product classified as a possible human carcinogen by IARC. While it includes some nuts, these are mostly in trace amounts, so the product offers limited nutritional value beyond calories.
Why does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High saturated fat content from multiple oil sources. Significant added sugar from various forms. Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
Who should avoid Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals sensitive to artificial colours; Those with cardiovascular concerns; People avoiding highly processed foods; Children due to high sugar and additives; Tree-nut allergy.
Is Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Cashew Nuts, Almonds and Hazelnut Paste), milk (Milk Solids, Artificial Flavouring Substances (Condensed Milk) and Butter) and gluten (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cashew Nuts, Almonds and Hazelnut Paste. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids, Artificial Flavouring Substances (Condensed Milk) and Butter. 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 Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined Wheat Flour (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 Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts high in sugar?
Yes — 38.1 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 36.2 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts vegetarian?
Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Nut Dipped Cookie, Choco Filled With Hazelnuts 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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