McVitie's
McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits
About McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits
McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033740871. 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 2.0 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 10 ingredients, starting with 450(i), 322, 223.
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 Minis Biscuits
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033740871
- TIRS rating
- 2.0 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
450(i), 322, 223, 472e, wheat bran, 503(ii), 296, gluten in oats, 500(ii), invert sugar syrup
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits (this product) | 2.0 | 4 | 10 |
| 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 Minis Biscuits healthy?
McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.0 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits?
McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits lists 10 ingredients: 450(i), 322, 223, 472e, wheat bran, 503(ii), 296, gluten in oats, 500(ii), invert sugar syrup.
Does McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits?
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 Minis Biscuits (2.0).
McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits scores 2.0 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits lists 10 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Digestive Minis Biscuits is 8906033740871.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Digestive Minis 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.