McVitie's
McVitie's Bourbon
About McVitie's Bourbon
McVitie's Bourbon is made by McVitie's and sits in the Sandwich Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033740963. 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 0.3 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Very Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 11 ingredients, starting with invert sugar syrup, dextrose, 503(ii).
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 4 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other sandwich biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McVitie's Bourbon
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Sandwich Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033740963
- TIRS rating
- 0.3 / 5 (Very Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 11
Ingredients (11)
invert sugar syrup, dextrose, 503(ii), 500(ii), 471, 322, 150a, 150d, natural flavor, artificial flavors, added flavor
Compare with similar sandwich biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Bourbon (this product) | 0.3 | 4 | 11 |
| Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits (Mcvitie's) | 1.6 | 4 | 8 |
| Msg Premium Creme Flavored Cream Biscuits (Msg) | 1.6 | 4 | 9 |
| Devrath Chocolate Biscuits (Devrath) | 1.5 | 4 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is McVitie's Bourbon healthy?
McVitie's Bourbon has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 0.3 out of 5 ("Very Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Bourbon ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Bourbon is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Bourbon?
McVitie's Bourbon lists 11 ingredients: invert sugar syrup, dextrose, 503(ii), 500(ii), 471, 322, 150a, 150d, natural flavor, artificial flavors, added flavor.
Does McVitie's Bourbon contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 11 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Bourbon contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup, dextrose.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Bourbon?
Among sandwich biscuits rated by TruthIn, Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits (1.6), Msg Premium Creme Flavored Cream Biscuits (1.6), Devrath Chocolate Biscuits (1.5) score higher on TIRS than McVitie's Bourbon (0.3).
McVitie's Bourbon vs Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits: which is healthier?
McVitie's Bourbon scores 0.3 on TIRS and Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits scores 1.6, so Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits rates higher. McVitie's Bourbon lists 11 ingredients and Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits lists 8.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Bourbon?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Bourbon is 8906033740963.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Bourbon?
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.