First Crop
First Crop Digestive Biscuits
About First Crop Digestive Biscuits
First Crop Digestive Biscuits is made by First Crop and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8905507044200. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.0 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 10 ingredients, starting with 296, 500(ii), sulphite.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 8 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other plain sweet biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- First Crop Digestive Biscuits
- Brand
- First Crop
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8905507044200
- TIRS rating
- 2.0 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
296, 500(ii), sulphite, wheat bran, 450(i), invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), gluten in oats, malt extract, 223
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Crop Digestive Biscuits (this product) | 2.0 | 4 | 10 |
| Nafed Oats Cookies (Nafed) | 3.4 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Multigrain Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.3 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Almond Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.1 | 4 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is First Crop Digestive Biscuits healthy?
First Crop Digestive Biscuits has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.0 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is First Crop Digestive Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. First Crop Digestive Biscuits is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in First Crop Digestive Biscuits?
First Crop Digestive Biscuits lists 10 ingredients: 296, 500(ii), sulphite, wheat bran, 450(i), invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), gluten in oats, malt extract, 223.
Does First Crop Digestive Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does First Crop Digestive Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to First Crop Digestive Biscuits?
Among plain sweet biscuits rated by TruthIn, Nafed Oats Cookies (3.4), Ancient Roots Healthier Multigrain Cookies (3.3), Ancient Roots Healthier Almond Cookies (3.1) score higher on TIRS than First Crop Digestive Biscuits (2.0).
First Crop Digestive Biscuits vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
First Crop Digestive Biscuits scores 2.0 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. First Crop Digestive Biscuits lists 10 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of First Crop Digestive Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of First Crop Digestive Biscuits is 8905507044200.
What is in the TruthIn report for First Crop Digestive Biscuits?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.