CADBURY DAIRY MILK ASTRO WHITE AND MILK CHOCOLATE BAR

CADBURY DAIRY MILK ASTRO WHITE AND MILK CHOCOLATE BAR

PRIMARY USES

1. Energy-Dense Supplementation with Novel Dual-Chocolate Experience
Primary Use: Provides a distinctive chocolate bar featuring a combination of smooth Cadbury white chocolate and classic Cadbury milk chocolate in a unique swirled or marbled design, offering a concentrated source of energy (approximately 500-530 kcal per 100g) in a visually engaging 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 approximately 125-133 kcal, 7-8g fat, and 14-15g carbohydrates. The unique swirled visual appeal and combination of milk and white chocolate flavours can stimulate interest in eating, offering sensory variety that may be particularly appealing to patients with taste alterations. Made with a glass and a half of fresh milk and 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through the Cocoa Life program. 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 two distinct chocolate varieties—smooth Cadbury milk chocolate and creamy Cadbury white chocolate—in a visually striking marbled pattern creates a 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 dual-flavour experience offers variety that can appeal to altered taste perceptions, while the visually appealing swirled design may stimulate interest in eating when appetite is poor. 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 Astro 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: Available in various sizes including standard bar and sharing formats, these are practical for inclusion in staff break rooms, nursing stations, or carers’ bags for quick energy during long shifts.