We all know the classic malted, chocolate-flavored beverage powder Cadbury Bournvita is a mass favorite, especially among kids. Taking its product line further, Cadbury brought in new additions including Bournvita biscuits and Bournvita crunchy spread. In our Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits review, we share our experience covering parameters like price, packaging, ingredients, taste, and texture.
How close do these biscuits come to the original flavor? Let’s find out.
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Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits – Quick Glance
A short table highlighting the product details of Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits :
| Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits | Product Details |
| Price | Rs. 70 |
| Net Quantity | 250 gm (9 units x 27.7 gm) |
| Shelf Life | 7 months |
| Calories (per 100 gm) | 455 kcal |
| Buy Now | On Amazon |
| Mishry Rating | 3 |
Our Review Factors
We have set out the following review factors for Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits :
1. Taste
If you’re one of those who have secretly wolfed down spoonful’s of Bournvita when mom was not around, we understand the excitement around these.
In this segment, we assess the overall flavor of these biscuits. Does it showcase the characteristic taste of Bournvita? Or are these just chocolate-flavored biscuits? What about the sweetness? Mild, balanced, or over sweet?
2. Texture
How is the bite of these biscuits? Are these crisp and buttery? Or oily or dry?
3. Nutri Label + Ingredients
Considering the fact that these biscuits are targeted towards kids, what does the ingredient list look like? Are these ideal for regular or occasional consumption? Do the claims made on the pack stand true?
4. Other Supporting Parameters
We also gauged Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits on other non-tasting parameters including – price, packaging and shelf life.
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Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits – Detailed Review
Packaging + Price
We reviewed the tiffin pack of Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits which was priced at Rs. 70. With a net quantity of 250 gm, this pack holds 9 units of 27.7 gm each. Each of this pack includes six biscuits.
These biscuits are packed in an orange wrapper. The outer pack has a see through window on the right side.
Inside the pack, the nine packs of biscuits are neatly placed in a tray. What else? Each of the packs has a small silver area wherein you can write a personalized message for your little one.
Nutrition Label
The main ingredients list goes as
Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (51%*), Sugar, Palmolein Oil, Cereal Based Beverage Mix 5% (Cereal Extract 57%* (Barley, Wheat), Sugar, Cocoa Solids, Colour (150c), Liquid Glucose, and Wheat Gluten.
Maltodextrin, Emulsifiers (322,471), Edible Rennet Casein, Milk Solids, Vitamins, Minerals, Raising Agent (500(i)), iodised Salt, Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)), Invert Sugar, Cocoa Solids (1.5%), Milk Solids (1%), Leavening Agents (500(t). 503(i)), Minerals, iodised Salt, Flavours (Natural & Nature Identical Flavoring Substances), Emulsifier (322), Colour (150c), and Vitamins are also used in the preparation of these biscuits.
Allergen information
Contains Milk, Wheat, Barley, Soy. May Contain Tree nuts.
Nutrition Information
Per 100 gm, these biscuits contain 455 kcal of energy, 73.5 gm of carbohydrate, 6.7 gm of protein, 34.2 gm of total sugar, 15.1 gm of total fat, 282 mg of calcium and 6.5 mg of iron.
The calcium requirement for kids of different age groups differ. Kids aged between 4 to 8 years require 1000 mg calcium each day. Whereas those aged between 9 to 18 years require 1300 mg calcium each day.
As per the labels, Bournvita biscuits provide about 10% of daily calcium and iron.
100 gm of these biscuits contain 282 mg of calcium. So 1 gm contains 2.82 mg. Considering this , 1 pack of 27.7 gms contains about 78.114 mg approximately. Hence, the above claim by the brand is partially true. One pack (27.7 grams) offers 7.8% of the RDA.
Appearance
Appearance-wise, these biscuits are neither thick nor chunky. These are thin in size. The top portion of these biscuits appears slightly cracked. In addition, these have a diameter of 4.5 cm.
Aroma
These biscuits have an enticing aroma of vanilla and malt.
Taste
Going by the labels, we expected these biscuits to have a taste similar to that of Bournvita. You know, how most of us ate straight from the jar as kids. However, these showcase a nutty, barley type flavor together with slight notes of vanilla and chocolate. It doesn’t taste like the Bournvita we have grown accustomed to, or how their new crunchy spread tastes like.
The overall sweetness is balanced for adults. However, keeping the target audience, i.e children, in mind the sweetness might be on the lower side. Especially if you compare these to the cream filled, sugary sweet cookies and biscuits they often eat.
Texture
In terms of the texture, these biscuits are crisp. These thin sized biscuits have a nice crunch. No complaints there.
Pros
- Packaging would interest kids.
- These biscuits are crisp.
- Perfect travel-friendly snack.
- Inviting aroma of vanilla and malt.
Cons
- Though the sweetness is balanced, it might be slightly low considering kids as the target audience.
- The ingredient list could have been better.
Best Suited For
These biscuits will pair exceptionally well with a cup of hot milk, chai or coffee. Additionally, the individual packaging makes them a perfect travel-friendly snack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits.
1. Are these biscuits good for health?
Considering the use of refined wheat flour, sugar, palm olein oil, liquid glucose, maltodextrin and invert sugar, these ingredients are not healthy if consumed regularly. Monitored/occasional consumption is advised.
2. Can these Bournvita biscuits be paired with tea or coffee?
Yes. These biscuits will taste delicious with tea or coffee.
3. Are these biscuits gluten free?
No. These biscuits are not gluten-free.
4. Do these biscuits have preservatives?
Cadbury Bournvita biscuits contain maltodextrin. Though the primary purpose of maltodextrin is that it is used as a thickener, it also doubles up as a preservative to increase the shelf life.
5. Do these biscuits contain additional sweeteners?
In addition to sugar, these biscuits contain the following additional sweeteners – liquid glucose and invert sugar.
Wrap-Up
Overall, Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits have a decent texture and can be called chocolate biscuits. The characteristic flavor of Bournvita is missing. They are crisp biscuits with a delicious chocolate-malt flavor.
A point of appreciation for the thoughtful packaging. This is something that the kids are sure to enjoy.
Have you tried these biscuits yet? Let us know your thoughts below.
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