CADBURY DREAM WHITE CHOCOLATE BAR

CADBURY DREAM WHITE CHOCOLATE BAR

PRIMARY USES

1. Energy-Dense Nutritional Support for Patients with Reduced Appetite
Primary Use: Provides a smooth, creamy white chocolate with a rich vanilla flavour and velvety texture, offering a concentrated source of energy (approximately 520-550 kcal per 100g) in a palatable, familiar 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 135-140 kcal. The smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture and sweet, creamy flavour can encourage consumption when appetite is poor, especially for patients who find darker chocolates too intense or bitter. Made with the equivalent of a glass and a half of full cream milk in every 200g of Cadbury Dream white chocolate and 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through the Cocoa Life program. For the patient, this offers a comforting, accessible treat that can help boost caloric intake while providing sensory pleasure.

2. Sensory Stimulation and Mood Enhancement for Patients with Taste Alterations
Primary Use: The rich vanilla flavour and velvety smooth texture provide a 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 or low mood may respond positively to the familiar, comforting sweetness of white chocolate. The smooth, creamy texture requires minimal effort to consume and melts effortlessly on the tongue, which can be especially beneficial for patients with oral discomfort or swallowing difficulties. For the patient, this provides a small moment of normalcy and comfort during challenging health journeys.

3. Palatable Alternative for Patients Who Cannot Tolerate Dark or Milk Chocolate
Primary Use: As a white chocolate product containing 23% cocoa solids and 31-35% milk solids, Dream offers a sweet, creamy alternative for patients who find traditional milk or dark chocolate too rich, bitter, or difficult to tolerate .

How it helps: For the dietitian and clinician, some patients experience nausea, taste changes, or aversion to darker chocolates during treatment. The mild, sweet flavour profile and high milk content (31-35%) of Cadbury Dream provides a gentler option that may be better tolerated. The 45g bar format offers convenient portion control (approx. 225-245 kcal per bar), making it suitable as a small supplement between meals .

SECONDARY USES

1. Non-medical comfort for needle phobia or distressing procedures: Offering a small piece of Dream as a reward or distraction during venepuncture, cannulation, or vaccinations can reduce anxiety, with the familiar, sweet 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 white chocolate as a reward can serve as positive reinforcement, improving acceptance and adherence.

3. Portable, shelf-stable snack for healthcare staff and carers: Available in 45g, 50g, 80g, 170g, and 180g sizes , these are practical for inclusion in staff break rooms, nursing stations, or carers’ bags for quick energy during long shifts.

4. Gift for patients, families, and healthcare staff: The premium white chocolate presentation and seasonal gift boxes (including Easter-themed hollow egg and mini egg collections) make Dream suitable for gifting to patients, thanking healthcare staff, or sharing with family members during hospital visits .