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McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips
About McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips
McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips is made by McVities and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033744329. 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 10 ingredients, starting with 500(ii), dextrose, wheat bran.
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
- McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips
- Brand
- McVities
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033744329
- TIRS rating
- 1.8 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
500(ii), dextrose, wheat bran, invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), 322, 322(i), artifical flavouring substances, 471, 492
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips (this product) | 1.8 | 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 McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips healthy?
McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips 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 McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips ultra-processed?
Yes. McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips?
McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips lists 10 ingredients: 500(ii), dextrose, wheat bran, invert sugar syrup, 503(ii), 322, 322(i), artifical flavouring substances, 471, 492.
Does McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes dextrose, invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips?
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 McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips (1.8).
McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips scores 1.8 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips lists 10 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips is 8906033744329.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVities Hobnobs Biscuits Oats & Wholemeal with Choco Chips?
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.