Cadbury Bournville Rich Cocoa Dark Chocolate 50%
Cadbury | Lab-tested Rating & Review
Product Details: Dark Chocolate | Claims: 50g Cocoa per 100g
Rating Explanation: Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate was rated C by Unbox Health, based on an aggregate score of 7.76 out of 10. The product mostly matched all its label claims. It passed all toxicity checks for unsafe contaminant levels. It received a low nutritional profile score. All ratings are valid for 12 months.
Rating Live Date
24 Apr 2025
Cadbury Bournville Rich Cocoa Dark Chocolate 50%Cadbury | Lab-tested Rating & Review Product Details: Dark Chocolate | Claims: 50g Cocoa per 100g
Rating Explanation: Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate was rated C by Unbox Health, based on an aggregate score of 7.76 out of 10. The product mostly matched all its label claims. It passed all toxicity checks for unsafe contaminant levels. It received a low nutritional profile score. All ratings are valid for 12 months.
RATING DETAILS
Label Accuracy Score (LAS) is calculated on a 0-10 scale - higher is better. It is a measure of how accurately a product's nutritional label matches what Unbox Health found in lab tests. This product's LAS was calculated using a weighted average of the following derived values - Palmitic Acid Accuracy
1.00
Stearic Acid Accuracy
1.00
Non-Toxicity Score (NTS) is calculated on a 0-10 scale - higher is better. It measures the degree to which a product passes toxicity limit checks in Unbox Health's lab tests. This product's NTS was calculated using a combination of the following derived values - Aflatoxin-BG Non-Toxicity
1.00
Nutritional Profile Score
Nutritional Profile Score (NPS) is calculated on a 0-10 scale - higher is better. It is a measure of a product's macronutrient composition in the context of RDA guidelines set forth by the NIN & WHO, as well as other category-specific considerations. It also accounts for the types of food additives found in the product, if any. This product's Gross Nutritional Score of Ammonium Phosphatides, PGPR, Nature-identical flavours was computed using a weighted average of the following derived values - Protein Quantity Index
0.30
Flavonoid Potency Index
0.72
The product's NPS was then calculated after applying a total deduction of -0.3 from the Gross Nutritional Score due to the presence of the following food additives: Ammonium Phosphatides, PGPR, Nature-identical flavours. Rating Live Date
24 Apr 2025
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hereLAB TEST RESULTS & METHODOLOGY
Approx Total Cocoa
56.59 g
We tested this product at multiple labs.
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hereHow We Rated Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate
This rating was initiated by Unbox Health. We independently purchased Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate from the open market (Instamart, Batch No: F41126A), with no brand involvement.
Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate was third-party tested by Unbox Health at up to 3 NABL-accredited, FSSAI-approved labs, and received a rating of C. We rate products on a (D to A+) scale based on their label accuracy, toxicity and nutritional profile (for foods). All ratings are valid for 12 months. The rating went live on 24 Apr 2025 and its status is Active.
Cadbury had no influence on this rating. All lab reports are published. Read the full methodology for how we rate Dark Chocolates here.
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What is Unbox Health’s rating for Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate and how is it calculated?
Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate received a rating of C in Unbox Health’s independent lab testing across label accuracy, safety, and nutritional parameters. Unbox Health rates products from D to A+ after testing every product at multiple accredited labs. We do not share subjective good/bad or pass/fail stamps.
Is Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate safe to consume regularly?
Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate received a Non-Toxicity Score of 10.00 out of 10. Unbox Health did not find any safety concerns in our lab tests. This product was lab tested for the following toxic substances: Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Total Aflatoxins.
Does Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate match its label claims?
Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate received a Label Accuracy Score of 9.80 out of 10. Unbox Health identified one or more minor label inaccuracies in our lab tests. This product was lab tested for the following parameters: Total Protein, Total Carbs, Total Sugar, Total Fat, Cocoa Solids, Approx Total Cocoa, Saturated Fats, Trans Fats, Total Flavonoids.
Is Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate healthy?
Bournville 50% Dark Chocolate received a Nutritional Profile Score of 5.63 out of 10. Based on established nutritional guidelines, Unbox Health determined that this product has a low nutritional profile.