Mcvitie's
Mcvitie's Hobnobs
About Mcvitie's Hobnobs
Mcvitie's Hobnobs is made by Mcvitie's and sits in the Digestive Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033744312. 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 2.3 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 5 ingredients, starting with 503(ii), gluten in oats, 500(ii).
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 digestive biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Mcvitie's Hobnobs
- Brand
- Mcvitie's
- Category
- Digestive Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033744312
- TIRS rating
- 2.3 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 5
Ingredients (5)
503(ii), gluten in oats, 500(ii), invert sugar syrup, wheat bran
Compare with similar digestive biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcvitie's Hobnobs (this product) | 2.3 | 4 | 5 |
| Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies (Nourish Organics) | 3.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Butterfly Ayurveda Diabe Choice Cookies (Butterfly Ayurveda) | 3.0 | 4 | 3 |
| Nourish Organics Chocolate Coconut Cookies (Nourish Organics) | 2.9 | 3 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mcvitie's Hobnobs healthy?
Mcvitie's Hobnobs has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.3 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Mcvitie's Hobnobs ultra-processed?
Yes. Mcvitie's Hobnobs is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Mcvitie's Hobnobs?
Mcvitie's Hobnobs lists 5 ingredients: 503(ii), gluten in oats, 500(ii), invert sugar syrup, wheat bran.
Does Mcvitie's Hobnobs contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 5 listed ingredients.
Does Mcvitie's Hobnobs contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to Mcvitie's Hobnobs?
Among digestive biscuits rated by TruthIn, Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies (3.5), Butterfly Ayurveda Diabe Choice Cookies (3.0), Nourish Organics Chocolate Coconut Cookies (2.9) score higher on TIRS than Mcvitie's Hobnobs (2.3).
Mcvitie's Hobnobs vs Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies: which is healthier?
Mcvitie's Hobnobs scores 2.3 on TIRS and Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies scores 3.5, so Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies rates higher. Mcvitie's Hobnobs lists 5 ingredients and Nourish Organics Fig Amaranth Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of Mcvitie's Hobnobs?
The barcode (GTIN) of Mcvitie's Hobnobs is 8906033744312.
What is in the TruthIn report for Mcvitie's Hobnobs?
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.