5 Star by Cadbury — TREAT
Munch or Dump rates 5 Star by Cadbury by Cadbury TREAT — score 50/90.
High sugar and fat content make it suitable for occasional indulgence.
Ingredients (14)
- Liquid glucose (moderate) — A simple syrup adding sweetness and texture.
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Invert Sugar (caution) — Yet another sweetener layered in to keep the bar sweet and soft.
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat (harmful) — Source of trans fats, which are linked to heart disease.
- Cocoa Solids (safe) — Provides chocolate flavor and some antioxidants.
- Milk Solids (safe) — Curdled dairy solids — the protein, fat, and calcium of milk. Whole-food base with no processing tricks.
- Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (concerning) — A processed protein hydrolysate that delivers free glutamate, an MSG-style flavor booster hidden under a wholesome-sounding name.
- Edible Salt (safe) — Used for flavor balance in small amounts.
- Emulsifier (471) (moderate) — Mono- and diglycerides used to soften and extend shelf life; a marker of industrial processing.
- Cocoa Butter (safe) — The natural fat of the cacao bean.
- Emulsifiers (442, 476) (concerning) — Used to stabilize products and improve mouthfeel.
- nature-identical and artificial vanilla/caramel flavouring substances (moderate) — May cause reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Milk (safe) — Real dairy base.
- Soy (moderate) — Common allergen, otherwise safe.
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