Cadbury Bournvita — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Cadbury Bournvita by Cadbury DUMP — score 20/90.

A malted chocolate drink mix that's basically sugar with a vitamin sticker. Sugar plus liquid glucose plus malt extract means three layers of fast sugar, dressed up with emulsifiers and a sprinkle of vitamins to look like nutrition.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the #2 ingredient, plus liquid glucose adds a third fast-sugar source
• NOVA-4 ultra-processed powder, not a real 'health drink'
• Two stacked emulsifiers (lecithin 322, mono/diglycerides 471) signal lab-built formulation
• Added vitamins are token amounts used to health-wash a sugary mix
• Marketed to children for daily use, normalizing a high-sugar habit

Ingredients (11)

• Malt Extract (44%) (moderate) — Carbohydrate-rich barley/wheat extract; contributes its own maltose sugars and is the bulk of the powder.
• Sugar (concerning) — Added refined sugar, listed high - spikes blood sugar with no nutrition.
• Cocoa Solids (safe) — The actual chocolate; contributes flavor and some antioxidants, but it's far down the list.
• Milk Solids (moderate) — Dairy base; adds protein and fat but heavily concentrated and calorie-dense in this format.
• Liquid glucose (concerning) — A second refined sweetener; rapidly absorbed sugar that adds to the glycemic hit.
• Emulsifier (322 - Soy Lecithin) (moderate) — Keeps powder dissolving smoothly; common but a marker of processing.
• Emulsifier (471 - Mono- and Diglycerides) (moderate) — Industrial fat-based emulsifier; second stacked emulsifier confirming engineered formulation.
• vitamins (safe) — Added vitamin blend for the '17 vitamins' claim - beneficial but trace-level fortification.
• Raising Agent (500(i) - Sodium Carbonate) (moderate) — Processing aid / acidity regulator; benign but another sign of an industrial mix.
• Minerals (safe) — Added minerals for fortification; beneficial but in trace amounts.
• Salt (moderate) — Added sodium for flavour.