Mcvitie's
Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies
About Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies
Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies is made by Mcvitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033743858. 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 1.8 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 6 ingredients, starting with artificial flavor cashew, artificial flavor butter, invert sugar syrup.
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
- Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies
- Brand
- Mcvitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033743858
- TIRS rating
- 1.8 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 6
Ingredients (6)
artificial flavor cashew, artificial flavor butter, invert sugar syrup, 450(i), 500(ii), 503(ii)
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies (this product) | 1.8 | 4 | 6 |
| 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 Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies healthy?
Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.8 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies ultra-processed?
Yes. Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies?
Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies lists 6 ingredients: artificial flavor cashew, artificial flavor butter, invert sugar syrup, 450(i), 500(ii), 503(ii).
Does Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 6 listed ingredients.
Does Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies?
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 Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies (1.8).
Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies scores 1.8 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies lists 6 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies?
The barcode (GTIN) of Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies is 8906033743858.
What is in the TruthIn report for Mcvitie's Cashew Cookies?
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.