McVitie's
McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits
About McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits
McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits is made by McVitie's and sits in the Sandwich Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033742547. 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 liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup, starch.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 6 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 Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Sandwich Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033742547
- TIRS rating
- 0.8 / 5 (Very Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup, starch, 503(ii), 500(ii), 450(i), 322, artificial flavor butter, artificial flavor vanilla, artificial flavor coconut
Compare with similar sandwich biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits (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 Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits healthy?
McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits 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 Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits?
McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits lists 10 ingredients: liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup, starch, 503(ii), 500(ii), 450(i), 322, artificial flavor butter, artificial flavor vanilla, artificial flavor coconut.
Does McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits?
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 Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits (0.8).
McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits vs Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits: which is healthier?
McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits 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 Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits lists 10 ingredients and Mcvitie's Digestive Creams Vanilla Biscuits lists 8.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams Biscuits is 8906033742547.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Dark Cookie Creams 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.