Cadbury Dairy Milk Madbury Chocolate Bars Review

Cadbury Dairy Milk Madbury chocolates are curated by consumers. How, you ask?

The process is quite simple really. You log into the official website and pick a combination of up to two ingredients from categories like nutty, fruity, dessert, desi, healthy, crunchy, and others. 

This year, Cadbury added 25% more options. 

Once the ingredients are finalized, you must name your Madbury and provide a 200-word explanation as to why you think your creation is a winner. The results of Madbury 2021 will be announced in 2022. 

1. Available Flavours

Madbury’s Hall Of Fame displays all flavors that have been curated since this initiative started. These are-

• Hint O’Mint- Apoorva Ranjan
• PaanJeer- Prabhjot Aanand
• Chilli Orange- Sakshi Srivastava
• Gulab ae Khaas- Susan Saldanha

2. Available Sizes

The Madbury variants are available in 36 g bars. 

3. Ingredients

Madbury Gulaab ae Khaas – Sugar, Milk Solids (21%), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Solids, Almonds (10%), Added Natural & Artificial Flavors- Rose, Vanilla.

Madbury Chilli Orange – Sugar, Milk Solids (22%), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Solids, Orange Nuggets (6%), Invert Syrup, Humectant, Apple Puree Concentrate, Liquid Glucose, Wheat Fiber, Orange Juice Concentrate (0.4%), Added Natural, Nature Identical, and Artificial Flavors- Chilli, Vanilla. 

4. Nutritional Information

Madbury Gulaab ae Khaas-Per 100 g- 548 kcal, 9.1 g of protein, 56.6 g of carbohydrates, 51.5 g of sugar, 31.7 g of fat. 

Madbury Chilli Orange- Per 100 g- 529 kcal, 7.3 g of protein, 61.6 g of carbohydrates, 56.1 g of sugar, 28 g of fat. 

5. Price Range

Cadbury Dairy Milk Madbury chocolate price is INR 40/36 g bar. 

Interesting ingredients have been used in these innovative chocolate bars. Do they complement each other? 

1. Flavor

Each Madbury variant combines two additional flavors/ingredients. What proportion of chocolate to flavoring ingredients has been used? Could we still taste the milk chocolate or did the additions have a stronger presence? Do the flavor of rose and chilli-orange pair well with the chocolate? If yes, how prominent is their presence? Does the chocolate retain its milky taste? Do the nuts/fruit peels taste industrial? Overall, are these chocolate bars ideal for that post-meal dessert?

2. Price

We compared some of the most popular brands of flavored chocolate bars available in the Indian market. To our surprise, Cadbury Dairy Milk Madbury chocolates are priced very economically. 

Here’s all you need to know about the new flavored variants by Cadbury. 

1. Gulaab e Khaas

Rose petals, rose essence are widely used in Indian kitchens, especially in dessert preparations. It adds a floral taste and aroma that uplifts the entire dish when used in correct proportions. 

Dried rose petals are also used to add some texture along with almonds. Madbury Gulaab ae Khaas has a milk chocolate base that is flavored with rose and has 10% almonds. We had nothing but high hopes from this one and it fully delivered on all promises!

An observation we made before the taste test- all almond bits have settled at the base, they aren’t evenly distributed. However, every single bite has a nutty crunch, so no complaints.

Features

• Gulaab ae Khaas is curated by Susan Saldanha from Mangaluru. 
• This is a 36 g chocolate bar.
• There are eight chocolate squares. 
• It is priced at INR 40.
• This bar has a shelf life of nine months.
• Natural and artificial rose and vanilla flavors have been added.
• It also contains almonds.
• This is packed in the classic purple pack with a broad pink band. 

Pros

• The cocoa used in these chocolates is 100% sustainably sourced.
• Rose with chocolate is a very innovative take.
• The almonds used are well roasted.
• There’s a mix of crushed almonds and almond bits that add a crunchy texture. 
• The rose flavor is super fresh!
• It somehow enhances the chocolatey flavor too. 
• All flavors and ingredients are in sync, no one overpowers the other.

Cons

• We found no con!

Best Suited For

A floral twist on your regular bar of chocolate that is also budget-friendly? Look no further! Madbury’s Gulaab ae Khaas brings just the right amount of rosiness with crunchy roasted almond bits, all packed in a bar of milk chocolate. 

You can add a few cubes to a glass of warm/chilled milk or savor it as it comes. Melt the cubes using the double boiler method for chilled milk. 

2. Chilli Orange

There’s one version of a sweet-salty, super indulgent snack all across the globe. From the classic PB and J sandwich to chicken and waffles, pairing sweet and salty is a basic practice followed in the culinary world. Just a tiny pinch of salt enhances the sweetness. 

But sweet and SPICY? We were super intrigued to taste citrus-flavored spicy milk chocolate. 

After the taste test and some surprised reactions, there’s one thing we can collectively agree on- you need a higher-than-average spice tolerance to enjoy this ‘chocolate’. The chilli kick comes in a bit later, but for people who like to try out innovative flavors would like this.

Features

• This variant has 22% milk solids.
• Apple and orange juice concentrates are used in the ‘orange nuggets’
• One 36 g bar holds eight squares. 
• It is priced at INR 40.
• Added chilli and vanilla flavors are used.
• It has a shelf life of nine months.
• You are recommended to store it in a cool, dry, and hygienic place. 

Pros

• The flavor profile this chocolate bar brings is complex and intense!
• We can see tiny orange nuggets that resemble raisins. 
• Each element makes its presence felt in stages.
• It starts with the classic taste of Dairy Milk.
• The spice kick is strong.
• A refreshing taste is brought on by the orange nuggets. 

Best Suited For

If you’re looking to surprise your tastebuds (and yourself), the Chilli Orange Madbury is a must-try!

Though both Madbury variants are exceptionally innovative, we are more inclined towards the Gulaab ae Khaas Madbury. 

Chilli Orange is something only those with a good enough spice tolerance would like. 

Innovative, interesting, and definitely very unusual flavors for a milk chocolate bar, Cadbury Dairy Milk Madbury chocolates were pleasantly yum!

The original Cadbury Dairy Milk has been paired with some fruity, floral, nutty, and spicy flavors that have worked fairly well. We liked how balanced the flavors are and each one of them can be tasted.

The brand has also paid close attention to adding some textural variations. Thumbs up for that!

Here are some interesting FAQs on Cadbury Dairy Milk Madbury Chocolate bars

1. What’s so special in Madbury bars?

Madbury bars are curated by regular consumers and have some innovative flavors. Additionally, the cocoa used is sourced sustainably. 

2. Which flavor of Madbury chocolate bars is the best?

Our favorite was Gulaab ae Khass. That said, we’ve only tried two of four variants. 

3. Where can I buy these Madbury chocolate bars?

You can click on the ‘Add To Cart’ buttons and get them from Amazon. 

4. Do these chocolate bars contain any allergen?

Yes, they contain milk, wheat, almonds, sunflower seeds, and may contain tree nuts. 

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