Why is Dairy Milk classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The bar is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines refined sugar, milk solids, cocoa butter and multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (E442 and E476) and flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 57 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.32 g of salt, although moderate, adds to sodium intake and may contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the milk in Dairy Milk a concern for consumers with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes; the bar contains 23 % milk solids and lists milk as a declared allergen, so it can trigger reactions in people with dairy allergy and may contain lactose that can aggravate lactose intolerance.

Cadbury • 40 g

Dairy Milk (Classic milk chocolate variant)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Dairy Milk (Classic milk chocolate variant) is a 40 g milk‑chocolate bar produced by Cadbury and sold in India. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, and per 100 g delivers 531 kcal, 57 g of sugars (including 47.4 g added sugars), 29 g of fat with 19.6 g saturated, 0.32 g of salt, 7.9 g of protein, while containing milk solids, cocoa butter, emulsifiers (E442, E476) and flavorings, and it lists milk and soy as allergens with possible traces of nuts, wheat and barley. Consequently, it can provide quick energy and calcium but its high sugar and saturated‑fat content makes it advisable to treat it as an occasional indulgence, especially for individuals monitoring blood‑sugar or heart health.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal531 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat19.6 g

Trans Fat0.10 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this Dairy Milk bar contains markedly more sugar (57 g vs 40 g) and carbohydrates (60 g vs 50 g), slightly more saturated fat, but less total fat and salt, and provides marginally higher protein and calories.

Ingredients

Sugar, Milk Solids (23%), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Solids, Fractionated Fat, Emulsifiers (442,476), Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances). CONTAINS COCOA BUTTER EQUIVALENT IN ADDITION TO COCOA BUTTER Alergen information: Contains Milk, Soy. May Contain Tree Nuts, Wheat, Barley

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