McVitie's
McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies
About McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies
McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies is made by McVitie's and sits in the Plain Sweet Biscuits category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906033744718. 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 1.5 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 12 ingredients, starting with 500(ii), 322, 450(i).
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 Tasties Coconut Cookies
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Category
- Plain Sweet Biscuits
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906033744718
- TIRS rating
- 1.5 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 12
Ingredients (12)
500(ii), 322, 450(i), sulphite, 223, artificial flavor milk, artificial flavor vanilla, liquid glucose, artificial flavor coconut, 503(ii), 472e, invert sugar syrup
Compare with similar plain sweet biscuits
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies (this product) | 1.5 | 4 | 12 |
| 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 Tasties Coconut Cookies healthy?
McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.5 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies ultra-processed?
Yes. McVitie's Tasties Coconut 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 Coconut Cookies?
McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies lists 12 ingredients: 500(ii), 322, 450(i), sulphite, 223, artificial flavor milk, artificial flavor vanilla, liquid glucose, artificial flavor coconut, 503(ii), 472e, invert sugar syrup.
Does McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 12 listed ingredients.
Does McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies contain added sugar?
Its ingredient list includes liquid glucose, invert sugar syrup.
What are healthier alternatives to McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies?
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 Tasties Coconut Cookies (1.5).
McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies vs Nafed Oats Cookies: which is healthier?
McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies scores 1.5 on TIRS and Nafed Oats Cookies scores 3.4, so Nafed Oats Cookies rates higher. McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies lists 12 ingredients and Nafed Oats Cookies lists 1.
What is the barcode of McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies?
The barcode (GTIN) of McVitie's Tasties Coconut Cookies is 8906033744718.
What is in the TruthIn report for McVitie's Tasties Coconut 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.