McVitie's
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis
About McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033740024. 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 11 ingredients, starting with 450(i), 503(ii), 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 plain sweet biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033740024
- TIRS rating
- 1.8 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 11
Ingredients (11)
450(i), 503(ii), 500(ii), invert sugar syrup, gluten in oats, 296, 223, 472e, wheat bran, 322, sulphite
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis (this product) | 1.8 | 4 | 11 |
| 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 Digestive Biscuits Minis healthy?
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis 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 Digestive Biscuits Minis ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis?
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis lists 11 ingredients: 450(i), 503(ii), 500(ii), invert sugar syrup, gluten in oats, 296, 223, 472e, wheat bran, 322, sulphite.
Does McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 11 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis?
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 Digestive Biscuits Minis (1.8).
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis scores 1.8 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis lists 11 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis is 8906033740024.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Digestive Biscuits Minis?
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.