CADBURY DAIRY MILK FRUIT & NUT MILK CHOCOLATE BAR

CADBURY DAIRY MILK FRUIT & NUT MILK CHOCOLATE BAR

PRIMARY USES

1. Energy-Dense Nutritional Supplementation for Patients with Poor Appetite
Primary Use: Provides a classic Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar with raisins (13-17%) and almonds (5-8%), offering concentrated energy, healthy fats, and dietary fibre in a palatable, comforting format suitable for patients requiring caloric supplementation.

How it helps: For the dietitian and clinician, patients with cancer cachexia, malabsorption disorders, or recovering from illness often have poor appetite and elevated energy needs. A 25g serving (approximately 4 squares) provides approximately 130 kcal, 6-8g fat, 15g carbohydrates, and 1.8-2g protein. The combination of chocolate, chewy raisins, and crunchy almonds offers a satisfying sensory experience that can encourage consumption when appetite is poor. The raisins provide natural sugars and fibre (0.7-0.9g per 25g serving), while almonds contribute healthy fats and protein. For the patient, this offers a comforting, familiar treat that can help boost caloric intake and provide a moment of pleasure.

2. Sensory Stimulation and Mood Enhancement
Primary Use: The smooth, creamy Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate combined with chewy raisins and crunchy almonds creates a multi-textural, multi-sensory experience that can stimulate appetite and offer comfort to patients with reduced oral intake or taste alterations.

How it helps: For the oncology dietitian and palliative care nurse, patients undergoing treatment often experience reduced appetite and taste changes. The varied textures—smooth, chewy, and crunchy—offer sensory variety that can appeal to altered taste perceptions . The familiar, comforting taste of Cadbury chocolate can provide comfort and lift spirits during challenging health journeys. Made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa beans through the Cocoa Life program . For the patient, this offers an accessible, enjoyable way to increase caloric intake without feeling overwhelmed.

SECONDARY USES

1. Non-medical comfort for needle phobia or distressing procedures: Offering a small piece of Fruit & Nut chocolate as a reward or distraction during venepuncture, cannulation, or vaccinations can reduce anxiety, with the familiar, comforting chocolate flavour providing a pleasant sensory focus.

2. Reward to improve adherence to oral nutritional supplements (ONS): For patients who refuse or struggle to consume prescribed oral nutritional supplements, offering a small piece of chocolate as a reward can serve as positive reinforcement, improving acceptance and adherence to nutritional therapy.

3. Portable, shelf-stable snack for healthcare staff and carers: The individually wrapped bars are practical for inclusion in staff break rooms, nursing stations, or carers’ bags for quick energy during long shifts. Available in various sizes from 55g bars to 340g sharing blocks .