Mcvitie's
Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight
About Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight
Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight is made by Mcvitie's and sits in the Sandwich Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033743889. 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 0.8 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 10 ingredients, starting with 150d, starch, 500(ii).
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 7 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 Delight
- Brand
- Mcvitie's
- Category
- Sandwich Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033743889
- TIRS rating
- 0.8 / 5 (Very Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
150d, starch, 500(ii), 322, artificial flavors, 471, invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), 150a, dextrose
Compare with similar sandwich biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight (this product) | 0.8 | 4 | 10 |
| 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 Delight healthy?
Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 0.8 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 Delight ultra-processed?
Yes. Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight?
Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight lists 10 ingredients: 150d, starch, 500(ii), 322, artificial flavors, 471, invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), 150a, dextrose.
Does Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup, dextrose.
What are healthier alternatives to Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight?
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 Delight (0.8).
Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight vs Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits: which is healthier?
Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight scores 0.8 on TIRS and Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits scores 1.6, so Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits rates higher. Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight lists 10 ingredients and Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits lists 8.
What is the barcode of Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight?
The barcode (GTIN) of Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight is 8906033743889.
What is in the TruthIn report for Mcvitie's Bourbon Delight?
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.