CADBURY DAIRY MILK TOP DECK MINT CHOCOLATE SLAB

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Cadbury Dairy Milk Top Deck Mint features mint-infused Cadbury Dairy Milk with a layer of creamy white chocolate. A 25g serving provides 551 kJ (approx. 132 kcal), 7.3g fat, and 14.8g carbohydrates . The refreshing mint flavour offers sensory stimulation and may help soothe nausea in patients with taste alterations. Made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa . Available in 80g slab format . Contains milk and soya; may contain wheat and tree nuts . Suitable for vegetarians. Not suitable for dysphagia patients. Keep away from pets—chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats.
Description

CADBURY DAIRY MILK TOP DECK MINT CHOCOLATE SLAB

PRIMARY USES

1. Energy-Dense Supplementation with Refreshing Mint Flavour
Primary Use: Provides a dual-layer chocolate slab combining mint-infused Cadbury Dairy Milk with a layer of creamy white chocolate, offering a concentrated source of energy (2205 kJ / 527 kcal per 100g) in a palatable format suitable for patients requiring caloric supplementation during recovery or illness .
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 provides 551 kJ (approx. 132 kcal), 7.3g fat, 14.8g carbohydrates, and 1.7g protein . The refreshing mint flavour can be particularly appealing to patients experiencing taste alterations or nausea, as the cooling sensation may help soothe the palate. Made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa and crafted with the best quality milk ingredients . For the patient, this offers a comforting, familiar treat that can help boost caloric intake while providing sensory pleasure.
2. Sensory Stimulation and Appetite Stimulation
Primary Use: The combination of smooth, creamy milk chocolate with refreshing mint and a layer of white chocolate creates a multi-textural, multi-flavour 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 dual-layer format offers visual appeal, while the refreshing mint flavour can help combat metallic or unpleasant tastes commonly experienced during chemotherapy . The varied textures and flavours offer sensory variety that can appeal to altered taste perceptions. 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 square of Top Deck Mint as a reward or distraction during venepuncture, cannulation, or vaccinations can reduce anxiety, with the refreshing mint 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. Nausea relief in patients with chemotherapy-induced taste changes: The refreshing mint flavour may help soothe nausea and combat metallic or unpleasant tastes that often accompany chemotherapy, making it more tolerable for patients with treatment-related taste alterations.
4. Portable, shelf-stable snack for healthcare staff and carers: Available in 80g slab format, practical for inclusion in staff break rooms, nursing stations, or carers’ bags for quick energy during long shifts .
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Dual-layer milk and white chocolate confectionery slab with mint; not a medical device
  • Brand: Cadbury (Mondelez International)
  • Product Name: Dairy Milk Top Deck Mint
  • Available Size: 80g slab 
  • Key Components: Sugar, full cream milk powder, vegetable fats (palm fruit, sunflower seed, shea nut), cocoa mass, cocoa butter, whey powder (cow's milk), skimmed milk powder, emulsifiers (E442, E476), flavourings (mint) 
  • Cocoa Solids: 20% minimum 
  • Milk Solids: 20% minimum 
  • Unique Feature: Dual-layer format with mint-infused Cadbury Dairy Milk and a layer of creamy white chocolate; 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through Cocoa Life program 

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Energy Density: 2205 kJ per 100g; 527 kcal per 100g; 551 kJ per 25g serving; approx. 132 kcal per 25g serving 
  • Fat Content: 29g per 100g; 7.3g per 25g serving; saturates 17g per 100g 
  • Carbohydrate Content: 59g per 100g; 14.8g per 25g serving; sugars 58.5g per 100g 
  • Protein Content: 6.9g per 100g; 1.7g per 25g serving 
  • Fibre Content: 1.7g per 100g; 0.4g per 25g serving 
  • Sodium Content: 101mg per 100g; 25mg per 25g serving 
  • Allergen Information: Contains cow's milk and soya. May contain wheat (gluten) and tree nuts 
  • Dietary Status: Suitable for vegetarians
  • Shelf Life: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity

3. PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES

  • Preparation: No preparation required. Snap off squares along score lines .
  • Usage Instructions: Eat slowly, allowing the chocolate to melt on the tongue. Recommended serving is 25g per day as an occasional treat. For baking, chop into chunks and fold into cookie dough for mint-chocolate-chip biscuits .
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.
  • Portion Size: 25g per serving
  • Packaging: Foil-wrapped or film-wrapped slab in cardboard packaging

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Allergens: Contains cow's milk and soya. May contain wheat (gluten) and tree nuts . Patients with confirmed allergies should avoid.
  • Nutritional Caution: High saturated fat (17g per 100g) and high sugar (58.5g per 100g). Patients with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance should limit consumption to 25g per day and account for carbohydrates in their meal plan .
  • Choking Hazard: Hard chocolate pieces can cause airway obstruction in patients with dysphagia, poor dentition, or cognitive impairment. Not suitable for these patients.
  • Theobromine Toxicity: Keep away from pets—chocolate is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Store securely.
  • Migraine Trigger: Avoid in patients with known chocolate or mint sensitivity.
  • Dental Health: High sugar content makes this product cariogenic. Advise brushing or rinsing after consumption.
  • Quality Assurance: 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through Cocoa Life program; crafted with best quality milk ingredients .
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Choking hazard – contraindicated in dysphagia, poor dentition, cognitive impairment: Hard chocolate pieces can cause airway obstruction. Do not use in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia, after stroke, with Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia, or requiring texture‑modified diets.
  • High sugar and saturated fat – caution in diabetes and hyperlipidaemia: Contains high sugar (58.5g per 100g) and saturated fat (17g per 100g). Patients with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance should limit consumption to 25g per day and account for carbohydrates in their meal plan .
  • Allergen alert – contains multiple allergens: Contains cow's milk and soya. May contain wheat (gluten) and tree nuts . Patients with confirmed allergies should avoid.
  • Theobromine toxicity – keep away from pets: Chocolate is highly toxic to dogs and cats. Store securely.
  • Migraine trigger – avoid in patients with known chocolate or mint sensitivity.
  • Dental health: High sugar content makes this product cariogenic. Advise brushing or rinsing after consumption.
  • Training requirement: Assess swallowing and allergy status. Educate on portion control, allergy risks, and choking hazards.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Choking: Follow standard choking protocols (back blows, abdominal thrusts). Call emergency services if obstruction persists.
  • Allergic reaction (milk, soya, wheat, tree nuts): Administer epinephrine if prescribed and seek emergency care.
  • Theobromine toxicity (pets): If ingested by a pet, contact a veterinarian immediately. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, seizures.

3. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

  • Flammability: Fat- and sugar-based; flammable if exposed to open flame.
  • Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or CO₂. Do not use water.
  • Fire Response: For small fires, turn off heat source and smother or use an extinguisher. Evacuate for larger fires. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear for fires involving burning sugar and fats.