Why is Instant Hot Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, cocoa powder, milk powders and several industrial ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It includes additives such as the emulsifiers E442 and E471, the anti‑caking agent E551, and the acidity regulator E501, as well as palm oil and soluble maize fibre.

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

With 60.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the drink can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, and its modest salt level does not offset the cardiovascular risk associated with the excessive sugar intake.

Is the milk chocolate ingredient a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes, the formulation contains milk chocolate that includes milk, milk powder and whey, all of which are listed as milk allergens, so individuals with a milk allergy should avoid this product.

Cadbury • 300g

Instant Hot Chocolate

Beverages And Beverages Preparations

Product Insights

Instant Hot Chocolate is a ready‑to‑mix cocoa beverage from Cadbury, packaged in a 300 g polypropylene pot. It belongs to the beverage family, carries a NOVA 4 classification indicating an ultra‑processed product, and its Nutri‑Score is not disclosed. Per 100 g it provides 400 kcal, 7.5 g fat (including 5.36 g saturated), 60.7 g sugars and 8.93 g fiber, delivering quick energy but also a very high sugar load and several additives such as emulsifiers (E442, E471), anti‑caking agent (E551) and acidity regulator (E501).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars49.3 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant chocolate powder, this drink provides about six times more sugar (60.7 g vs 10.2 g), double the fat (7.5 g vs 3.5 g), markedly more saturated fat and fiber, while containing far less salt.

Ingredients

sugar, fat-reduced cocoa powder 15%), whey powder (from milk), glucose syrup, skimmed milk powder, palm oil, soluble maize fibre, milk chocolate (3,5%) (milk, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (e442), flavourings), anti-caking agent (e551), salt milk protein, acidity regulator (e501), flavourings (contain milk), thickener (e407), emulsifier (e471),

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