CADBURY DAIRY MILK CLASSIC MILK CHOCOLATE BAR

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Cadbury Dairy Milk is a classic, creamy milk chocolate bar made with at least 20% cocoa solids and milk solids. A 25g serving (approx. one row) provides 133 kcal, 7.5g fat, 14g carbohydrates, and 14g sugar. For clinicians, it offers a palatable, energy-dense treat for patients with poor appetite. Available in multiple sizes from 27g bars to 850g sharing blocks. Contains milk and soya; may contain nuts and gluten. Not suitable for dysphagia patients. Keep away from pets—chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats.
Description

CADBURY DAIRY MILK CLASSIC MILK CHOCOLATE BAR

PRIMARY USES

1. Energy-Dense Nutritional Support for Patients with Reduced Appetite
Primary Use: Provides a classic, creamy milk chocolate bar made with a minimum of 20% cocoa solids and 20% milk solids, offering a concentrated source of energy (534 kcal per 100g) in a palatable, familiar 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 provides approximately 133 kcal, 7.5g fat, and 14g carbohydrates . The smooth, creamy texture and familiar taste can encourage consumption when appetite is poor. Made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through the Cocoa Life program . For the patient, this offers a comforting, energy-dense treat that can help boost caloric intake while providing sensory pleasure.
2. Mood Enhancement and Sensory Comfort in Palliative and Supportive Care
Primary Use: The classic, creamy taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk—made with fresh milk and a unique recipe developed over 100 years ago—provides a familiar, comforting sensory experience that can lift mood and offer a moment of pleasure for patients undergoing treatment or in palliative care .
How it helps: For the oncology dietitian and palliative care nurse, patients experiencing taste alterations, low mood, or emotional distress may respond positively to familiar, comforting foods. The smooth texture and rich flavour of Cadbury Dairy Milk offer a simple, accessible source of pleasure. For the patient, this provides a small moment of normalcy and comfort during challenging health journeys.

SECONDARY USES

1. Non-medical comfort for needle phobia or distressing procedures: Offering a small piece of Dairy Milk 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. Portion-controlled treat for patients with dietary restrictions: The bar format allows for easy portion control (one row or 25g serving). Carers can offer one piece at a time as a controlled treat for patients who need to monitor their intake of sugar or carbohydrates.
4. Gift for patients, families, and healthcare staff: Available in a range of sizes including 110g, 850g, 90g, 72g, and 27.2g bars, making it suitable for gifting to patients, thanking healthcare staff, or sharing with family members.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Individually wrapped milk chocolate bar; not a medical device
  • Brand: Cadbury (Mondelez International)
  • Product Name: Dairy Milk Classic / Original
  • Available Sizes: 20g, 27.2g, 30g, 38g, 40g, 49g, 72g, 90g, 110g, 120g, 180g, 360g, 850g
  • Key Components: Milk (minimum 20% milk solids), sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass (minimum 20% cocoa solids), vegetable fats, emulsifiers, flavourings
  • Unique Feature: Classic, creamy Cadbury recipe developed in 1897; made with fresh milk from the British Isles; 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through the Cocoa Life program

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Energy Density: 534-542 kcal per 100g; 133-136 kcal per 25g serving
  • Fat Content: 28-30g per 100g; 7.5g per 25g serving; saturates 17-18g per 100g
  • Carbohydrate Content: 56-59g per 100g; 14g per 25g serving; sugars 55-56g per 100g
  • Protein Content: 7.3g per 100g; 1.8g per 25g serving
  • Allergen Information: Contains milk, soya. May contain nuts, cereals containing gluten, peanuts, sesame seeds
  • 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. Break off desired portion.
  • Usage Instructions: Eat slowly, allowing the chocolate to melt on the tongue. Recommended serving is 25g (approximately one row) per day as an occasional treat.
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.
  • Portion Size: 25g (approximately 1 row) per serving
  • Packaging: Foil-wrapped or film-wrapped bars in cardboard packaging

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Allergens: Contains milk, soya. May contain nuts, gluten, peanuts. Patients with confirmed allergies should avoid
  • Nutritional Caution: High saturated fat (17-18g per 100g) and high sugar (55-56g 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
  • Theobromine Toxicity: Keep away from pets—chocolate is highly toxic to dogs and cats
  • Migraine Trigger: Avoid in patients with known chocolate sensitivity
  • Dental Health: High sugar content makes this product cariogenic. Advise brushing or rinsing after consumption
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 (55-56g per 100g) and saturated fat (17-18g 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 milk and soya. May contain nuts, gluten, and peanuts. 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 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 and choking hazards.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Choking: Follow standard choking protocols (back blows, abdominal thrusts). Call emergency services if obstruction persists.
  • Ingestion of large quantity (>50g): May cause nausea, headache, palpitations, insomnia. Seek medical attention for severe symptoms.
  • Allergic reaction (milk, soya, nuts, gluten): 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 extinguisher. Evacuate for larger fires. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear for fires involving burning sugar and fats.