CADBURY MANDOLIN CHOCOLATE BAR

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Cadbury Mandolin Chocolate Bar is a 50g bar of Swiss milk chocolate, offering a concentrated source of energy and a smooth, creamy taste from Switzerland. Each 50g bar provides a convenient, shareable format for a comforting moment of indulgence. The classic Cadbury brand ensures a familiar, high-quality taste experience suitable as a treat or to help boost caloric intake. Contains milk and soya; may contain tree nuts. Not suitable for dysphagia patients. Keep away from pets—chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats.
Description

CADBURY MANDOLIN CHOCOLATE BAR

PRIMARY USES

1. Energy-Dense Swiss Chocolate for a Moment of Indulgent Comfort
Primary Use: A 50g bar of Swiss milk chocolate, offering a concentrated source of energy and a smooth, creamy taste. It is suitable for patients requiring a palatable, high-calorie supplement, especially during periods of reduced appetite or recovery.
How it helps: For the dietitian and clinician, the high fat and sugar content provides dense calories in a small, enjoyable format. The familiar, comforting taste of Cadbury chocolate can encourage consumption when appetite is poor, and its Swiss origin may appeal to patients with taste alterations. For the patient, this offers a simple moment of comfort and an accessible way to boost caloric intake.
2. Sensory Stimulation and Mood Enhancement
Primary Use: As a high-quality Swiss milk chocolate, it provides a smooth, creamy texture and rich flavour that can stimulate the palate and offer comfort to patients with reduced oral intake or taste alterations.
How it helps: For the oncology dietitian and palliative care nurse, patients often respond positively to familiar, comforting tastes. The smooth texture of this Swiss chocolate requires minimal effort to consume and melts easily, making it an accessible and enjoyable treat during challenging health journeys.

SECONDARY USES

1. Non-medical comfort for needle phobia or distressing procedures: Offering a small piece as a reward or distraction during venepuncture, cannulation, or vaccinations can reduce anxiety, with the familiar, smooth chocolate providing a pleasant sensory focus.
2. Reward to improve adherence to oral nutritional supplements (ONS): For patients who refuse prescribed supplements, offering a small piece of chocolate as a reward can serve as positive reinforcement, improving acceptance and adherence.
3. Portable, shelf-stable snack for healthcare staff and carers: The 50g bar format makes it practical for inclusion in staff break rooms or as a quick energy source during long shifts.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Milk chocolate confectionery bar; not a medical device
  • Brand: Cadbury
  • Product Name: Mandolin Chocolate Bar
  • Pack Size: 50g
  • Country of Origin: Switzerland
  • Key Components: Milk chocolate, cocoa solids (minimum 20%), milk solids
  • Unique Feature: Swiss-made milk chocolate; classic Cadbury recipe

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Energy Density: Typical for milk chocolate (approx. 530-550 kcal per 100g), providing approx. 265-275 kcal per 50g bar
  • Allergen Information: Contains milk, soya. May contain tree nuts.
  • Shelf Life: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity

3. PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES

  • Preparation: No preparation required. Open wrapper and enjoy.
  • Usage Instructions: Eat slowly, allowing the chocolate to melt on the tongue. Recommended serving is 25g (half a bar) per day as an occasional treat.
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.
  • Portion Size: 25g (half a bar) per serving
  • Packaging: Foil-wrapped or film-wrapped bar in cardboard packaging

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Allergens: Contains milk, soya. May contain tree nuts. Patients with confirmed allergies should avoid.
  • Nutritional Caution: High sugar and saturated fat. Patients with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance should limit consumption and account for carbohydrates in their meal plan.
  • Choking Hazard: Hard chocolate 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

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.
Caution in Diabetes and Hyperlipidaemia: Contains high sugar and saturated fat. 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 milk and soya. May contain tree nuts. Patients with confirmed allergies should avoid.
Pet Safety: Keep away from pets—chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats. Store securely.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

Choking: Follow standard choking protocols (back blows, abdominal thrusts). Call emergency services if obstruction persists.
Allergic Reaction (milk, soya, 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.