Why is Dairy Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined cocoa butter, milk powder, sugar, nuts and other ingredients that undergo multiple industrial steps such as conching, emulsifying and flavoring; it also includes the emulsifiers E442 (acetylated mono‑ and diglycerides) and E476 (polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), which are typical markers of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 53 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar delivers a rapid glucose load that can cause blood‑sugar spikes, so it should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes and paired with low‑glycemic foods if consumed.

Is this chocolate bar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No; the product contains dairy milk and wheat, making it unsuitable for vegans and those avoiding gluten, and its high carbohydrate (56 g total carbs, 53 g sugars) content exceeds the low‑carb limits of keto diets.

Cadbury • 100 g

Dairy Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut is a milk‑chocolate bar that belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; per 100 g it provides 509 kcal, 28 g fat (15 g saturated), 53 g sugars and only 0.19 g salt, making it high in sugars and saturated fat but low in salt. The formulation includes dairy milk, raisins, almonds and wheat, and contains the emulsifiers E442 and E476, which contribute to its processed status and may be concerns for allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bars, this chocolate contains considerably more sugar (53 g vs 40.2 g average) while its fat (28 g), saturated fat (15 g) and salt (0.19 g) are below the category averages of 33.1 g, 19.0 g and 0.42 g respectively.

Ingredients

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