McVitie's
McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips
About McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips
McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033743827. 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 322, 503(ii), 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 plain sweet biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033743827
- TIRS rating
- 1.8 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 10
Ingredients (10)
322, 503(ii), 500(ii), wheat bran, 471, 492, artificial flavors, 322(i), invert sugar syrup, dextrose
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips (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 McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips healthy?
McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips 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 Hobnobs With Chocochips ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips?
McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips lists 10 ingredients: 322, 503(ii), 500(ii), wheat bran, 471, 492, artificial flavors, 322(i), invert sugar syrup, dextrose.
Does McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 10 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup, dextrose.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips?
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 Hobnobs With Chocochips (1.8).
McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips scores 1.8 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips lists 10 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips is 8906033743827.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Hobnobs With Chocochips?
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.