McVitie's
McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies
About McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies
McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies is made by McVitie's and sits in the Savory Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033744862. 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 1.6 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 8 ingredients, starting with 472e, 450(i), artificial flavor vanilla.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 9 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other savory biscuits before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Savory Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033744862
- TIRS rating
- 1.6 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 8
Ingredients (8)
472e, 450(i), artificial flavor vanilla, invert sugar syrup, 500(ii), 471, 503(ii), 322
Compare with similar savory biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies (this product) | 1.6 | 4 | 8 |
| Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.2 | 3 | 1 |
| Ancient Roots Jeera Cookies (Ancient Roots) | 3.2 | 3 | 1 |
| Zerobeli Jowar Ajwain Biscuits (Zerobeli) | 2.8 | 4 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies healthy?
McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.6 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies?
McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies lists 8 ingredients: 472e, 450(i), artificial flavor vanilla, invert sugar syrup, 500(ii), 471, 503(ii), 322.
Does McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 8 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies?
Among savory biscuits rated by TruthIn, Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies (3.2), Ancient Roots Jeera Cookies (3.2), Zerobeli Jowar Ajwain Biscuits (2.8) score higher on TIRS than McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies (1.6).
McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies vs Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies scores 1.6 on TIRS and Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies scores 3.2, so Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies lists 8 ingredients and Ancient Roots Healthier Jeera Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies is 8906033744862.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Tasties Butter Jeera Cookies?
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.