Overview
- The August Revista del Consumidor study covered 32 products, including 14 chocolate powders, assessing labeling accuracy, nutritional content and fortification compliance.
- Chocolate Ibarra granulado 320 g, Chocolate Ibarra premium semiamargo 340 g and Bur Chers Natural Chocomonk 240 g were publicly exhibited for net-content misdeclarations and labeling faults.
- Analyses found some powders like Choco Milk variants and Nesquik contain over 90 g of sugar per 100 g, prompting child health concerns under WHO sugar guidelines.
- Profeco recommended consumers verify cocoa percentages, check for warning seals, prefer lower-sugar or pure cocoa options, and store products in a cool, dry place.
- Shoppers can compare prices and ingredient data using Profeco’s online tools to make informed choices and avoid products that fall short of standards.