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Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Apr 19^th, 2026 at 7:55pm

Fake chocolate is everywhere now:

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6 Chocolate Brands Sold in Australia to AVOID (They're Not What You Think)

After extensive testing, this investigation exposes chocolate brands containing palm oil, vegetable fats, excessive sugar, and misleading marketing. Learn to identify genuine chocolate through ingredient labels and avoid compound chocolate products marketed as real chocolate.

Real chocolate contains simple ingredients: cocoa, cocoa butter, and sugar. Avoid products labeled with vegetable oils, compound chocolate, or cocoa flavoring. Support quality chocolate makers by choosing genuine chocolate products.

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 52881 At my desk.	Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate: Reply #1 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:03pm Also, don't get the ones with nuts in it if you are allergic to nuts.
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Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Reply #2 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:08pm

What is chocolate?

Google AI:

definition.

chocolate
/ˈtʃɒk(ə)lət/

Dark, Milk & White chocolate – a definition |Chocolate is a food produced from roasted, ground cacao seeds (

). It is typically a brown, sweet substance served as solid bars, candies, or drinks, and is often processed with sugar, cocoa butter, and milk. It is used in desserts, as confectionery, or as a dark brown color.

Key Usage Examples

Confectionery: Candy bars, truffles, bonbons, and chocolate-covered treats.
Baking & Cooking: Cakes, brownies, cookies, hot chocolate, and sauces.
Flavoring: Ice cream, milkshakes, and pastries.
Color/Descriptive: "Chocolate-brown" describes a deep brown color, often used in fashion or nature contexts.

Synonyms & Related Terms

Cocoa: Refers to the powder or beans (often when dried/processed).
Cacao: Refers to the raw beans or the tree.
Confectionery: Sweet treats made with chocolate.
Dark Chocolate / Milk Chocolate / White Chocolate: Types defined by cocoa solid/butter percentages.
Cocoa Liquor / Paste: The raw liquid paste from grinding roasted beans.

Key Aspects
Types: Dark (typically >35% cocoa solids), Milk (typically >25% cocoa solids), and White (cocoa butter based).
Origin: Produced from cacao trees native to South America, with history from Maya, Toltec, and Aztec cultures

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 119077 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate: Reply #3 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:10pm freediver wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:03pm: Also, don't get the ones with nuts in it if you are allergic to nuts. Well - people should know that - what do all those oils and chemicals they put in your chocolate do to you? Does it block your arteries with cholesterol?
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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20597 Gender:	Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate: Reply #4 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:38pm Bobby. wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:10pm: what do all those oils and chemicals they put in your chocolate do to you? Oils shouldn't block anything. It provides slippage.
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Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Reply #5 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:07pm

lee wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:38pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:10pm:

what do all those oils and chemicals they put in your chocolate do to you?

Oils shouldn't block anything. It provides slippage.

nahh - it's poison.

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Palm oil is considered unfavorable for cholesterol management because it is high in saturated fat (nearly 50%), which can increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. While it may not be as harmful as trans fats, studies show it raises LDL cholesterol more than vegetable oils low in saturated fat, such as olive oil.

Key Details on Palm Oil and Cholesterol:

LDL Increase: Palm oil consumption is associated with significantly higher LDL (bad) cholesterol levels compared to unsaturated vegetable oils.

Saturated Fat Content: It contains high levels of palmitic acid, a saturated fat known to increase cholesterol, making it similar to butter in its effects, note and in this WebMD article.

Comparison to Other Fats: Palm oil is less heart-healthy than olive oil or avocado oil. However, it is generally considered better than trans fats.

Recommendation: Health guidelines recommend limiting palm oil intake to manage blood cholesterol and overall heart health.

While some studies indicate palm oil might increase HDL ("good") cholesterol, the overall consensus is that its high saturated fat content makes it less desirable than unsaturated oils.

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Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Reply #6 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:14pm

Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 7:55pm:

Fake chocolate is everywhere now:

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Real chocolate contains simple ingredients: cocoa, cocoa butter, and sugar. Avoid products labeled with vegetable oils, compound chocolate, or cocoa flavoring. Support quality chocolate makers by choosing genuine chocolate products.

bobby,

I have long suspected as much.

But i chose to still buy this brand....because it claimed to be.......a chocolate bar.

Maybe i should just quit chocolate.

I may be experiencing too much pleasure.....whenever i eat it bobby !!!!!

hehe

And i doubt that the 'common' chocolate bar today could be considered a 'health food'. [smile]

p.s.
bobby.....thank you for this thread.

It is food for thought.

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"....And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."
Luke 16:31

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Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Reply #7 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:25pm

Yadda wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:14pm:

bobby,

I have long suspected as much.

But i chose to still buy this brand....because it claimed to be.......a chocolate bar.

Maybe i should just quit chocolate.

I may be experiencing too much pleasure.....whenever i eat it bobby !!!!!

hehe

And i doubt that the 'common' chocolate bar today could be considered a 'health food'. [smile]

p.s.
bobby.....thank you for this thread.

It is food for thought.

Thanks - with the info above - today I bought this instead -

https://www.coles.com.au/product/lindt-excellence-90percent-cocoa-dark-chocolate...

$9.75

- tastes better too.

Product details

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Yadda Gold Member Offline Posts: 22743 A cat with a view	Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate: Reply #8 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:43pm freediver wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:03pm: Also........don't get the ones with nuts in it........if you are allergic to nuts. Dictionary; erudite = = having or showing knowledge or learning. /sarc off
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Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 90147 Proud Old White Australian Man Gender:	Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate: Reply #9 - Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:45pm freediver wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:03pm: Also, don't get the ones with nuts in it if you are allergic to nuts. ... the only nuts I'm allergic to are my family and they are at a safe distance .....
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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20597 Gender:	Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate: Reply #10 - Apr 20^th, 2026 at 1:14pm Bobby. wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:07pm: While some studies indicate palm oil might increase HDL ("good") cholesterol, the overall consensus is that its high saturated fat content makes it less desirable than unsaturated oils. Another thing decided by poll.
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Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Reply #11 - Apr 20^th, 2026 at 3:37pm

lee wrote on Apr 20^th, 2026 at 1:14pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 9:07pm:

While some studies indicate palm oil might increase HDL ("good") cholesterol, the overall consensus is that its high saturated fat content makes it less desirable than unsaturated oils.

Another thing decided by poll. Roll Eyes

Come on -
you only found out about fake chocolate cause a me -
that's the only reason. Lips Sealed

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aquascoot Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 37768 Gender:	Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate: Reply #12 - Apr 20^th, 2026 at 5:47pm Yeah Ultra processed carbs.. Cheap to make, taste fantastic and make the food companies rich whilst handing the burden of disease to the taxpayer.
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Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Reply #13 - Apr 20^th, 2026 at 6:11pm

aquascoot wrote on Apr 20^th, 2026 at 5:47pm:

Yeah

Ultra processed carbs..

Cheap to make, taste fantastic and make the food companies rich whilst handing the burden of disease to the taxpayer.

It doesn't have enough cocoa or cocoa butter to be
classed as chocolate in many countries -
it's full of poisons that cause:
diabetes, blocked arteries, strokes, heart attacks & obesity -

there are people dying from it as I write this - in their hospital beds yet
it's quite legal to sell it in Australia and to call it chocolate when it's not -
it's about making money at any cost - even death.

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Re: Cadbury chocolate not really chocolate:
Reply #14 - Apr 20^th, 2026 at 6:42pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 20^th, 2026 at 6:11pm:

aquascoot wrote on Apr 20^th, 2026 at 5:47pm:

Yeah

Ultra processed carbs..

Cheap to make, taste fantastic and make the food companies rich whilst handing the burden of disease to the taxpayer.

It doesn't have enough cocoa or cocoa butter to be
classed as chocolate in many countries -
it's full of poisons that cause:
diabetes, blocked arteries, strokes, heart attacks & obesity -

there are people dying from it as I write this - in their hospital beds yet
it's quite legal to sell it in Australia and to call it chocolate when it's not -
it's about making money at any cost - even death.

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