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

The bar is made from refined ingredients such as milk, sugar, cocoa butter, vegetable fats and dried fruit that undergo multiple industrial steps, fitting the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods; its label lists the emulsifiers carrageenan (E442) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476) as additives.

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

With 54 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its low salt (0.19 g) poses less risk for hypertension, though the overall high calorie and sugar load remain problematic for both conditions.

Is the almond content in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; almonds are listed as an ingredient and flagged as an allergen, so individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid this chocolate bar.

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Dairy Milk Fruit & Nut

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dairy Milk Fruit & Nut is a Cadbury chocolate bar that falls within the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It offers dried grapes and almonds that add some fiber and protein, but it is also high in sugars (54 g), saturated fat (13 g), total fat (27 g) and calories (500 kcal) per 100 g, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) with additives E442 and E476. The product contains milk and almonds, so it is unsuitable for those avoiding dairy or tree‑nut allergens and should be treated as an occasional treat rather than a staple snack.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal500 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars54 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this bar contains considerably more sugars (54 g vs 40.2 g) and carbohydrates, while its fat (27 g) and saturated fat (13 g) are below average, and it provides slightly less energy and fiber.

Ingredients

milk, sugar, dried grapes, cocoa butter, almonds, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifiers (e442, e476), flavourings

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