CADBURY TOP DECK MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BAR

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Cadbury Top Deck features a layer of classic Cadbury milk chocolate topped with a thick layer of Cadbury white chocolate. A 25g serving provides approximately 130-145 kcal, 7-8g fat, and 14-15g carbohydrates. Made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through the Cocoa Life program. Contains milk and soya; may contain wheat and tree nuts. Available in 42g, 85g, and 170g sizes. Not suitable for dysphagia patients. Keep away from pets—chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats.
Description

CADBURY TOP DECK MILK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BAR

PRIMARY USES

1. Dual-Texture Chocolate for Energy-Dense Supplementation and Sensory Stimulation
Primary Use: Provides a classic Cadbury milk chocolate base layered with a thick topping of Cadbury white chocolate, offering a concentrated source of energy (510-549 kcal per 100g) with a distinctive dual-colour, dual-flavour experience 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 130-145 kcal, 7-8g fat, and 14-15g carbohydrates. The unique visual appeal of the layered chocolates can stimulate interest in eating, and the dual-flavour experience provides variety that may appeal to patients with taste alterations. For the patient, this offers a familiar, comforting treat that can help boost caloric intake while providing sensory pleasure. Made with 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through the Cocoa Life program.
2. Mood Enhancement and Sensory Comfort in Palliative and Supportive Care
Primary Use: The combination of classic Cadbury milk chocolate and smooth white chocolate—two iconic Cadbury recipes in one bar—provides a unique 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 the novelty and comfort of a familiar chocolate brand with a unique twist. The smooth textures and blend of milk and white chocolate 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 Top Deck 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. Available in 42g, 85g, and 170g sizes .
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Milk and white chocolate confectionery bar; not a medical device
  • Brand: Cadbury (Mondelez International)
  • Product Name: Top Deck
  • Available Sizes: 42g, 85g, 170g
  • Key Components: Milk chocolate layer, white chocolate layer
  • Cocoa Solids: 20% minimum
  • Milk Solids: 20% minimum
  • Unique Feature: Distinctive half-and-half layering of Cadbury milk chocolate and Cadbury white chocolate; 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through Cocoa Life program

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Energy Density: 510-549 kcal per 100g; 130-145 kcal per 25g serving
  • Fat Content: 28-31g per 100g; saturates 17-18g
  • Carbohydrate Content: 57-60g per 100g; sugars 55-57g
  • Protein Content: 6-7g per 100g
  • Allergen Information: Contains milk, 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. 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 and soya. May contain wheat (gluten) and tree nuts. Patients with confirmed allergies should avoid .
  • Nutritional Caution: High saturated fat (17-18g per 100g) and high sugar (55-57g 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 (55-57g 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 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 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.
  • 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 extinguisher. Evacuate for larger fires. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear for fires involving burning sugar and fats.