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Digestives - McVitie's - 2

Digestives - McVitie's - 2

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Barcode:
5000168193199(EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 2

Packaging: Bag

Brands: McVitie's

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits, Chocolate biscuits

Countries where sold: France, Ireland

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Health

Nutrition

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    Nutri-Score C

    Average nutritional quality
    ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
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      What is the Nutri-Score?


      The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.

      The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).

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    Negative points: 9/55

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      Calories

      2/10 points (695kJ)

      Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.

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      Sugar

      2/15 points (9.8g)

      A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

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      Salt

      1/20 points (0.4g)

      A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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    Positive points: 0/17

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      Proteins

      0/7 points (2.2g)

      Foods that are rich in proteins are usually rich in calcium or iron which are essential minerals with numerous health benefits.

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      Fiber

      0/5 points (0.5g)

      Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.

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      Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score


      ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

      This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

      Points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

      Nutritional score: 9 (9 - 0)

      Nutri-Score: C

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    Nutrition facts


    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml
    As sold
    per serving (16.7g)
    Compared to: Chocolate biscuits
    Energy 695 kj
    (166 kcal)
    116 kj
    (27 kcal)
    -66%
    Fat 7.8 g 1.3 g -67%
    Saturated fat 4.2 g 0.701 g -64%
    Carbohydrates 20.8 g 3.47 g -66%
    Sugars 9.8 g 1.64 g -70%
    Fiber 0.5 g 0.084 g -85%
    Proteins 2.2 g 0.367 g -66%
    Salt 0.4 g 0.067 g -24%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 16.7g

Ingredients

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    32 ingredients


    WHEATMEAL BISCUITS COVERED IN MILK CHOCOLATE Ingredients: Flour (39%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Milk Chocolate (30% [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Butter Oil(Mik) Vegetable Fats (Sal and/or Shea, Palm), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouringl Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (9%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. allergens ! cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods


    Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Glucose
    • Ingredient: Whey

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E296 - Malic acid


    Malic acid: Malic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H6O5. It is a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the pleasantly sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive. Malic acid has two stereoisomeric forms -L- and D-enantiomers-, though only the L-isomer exists naturally. The salts and esters of malic acid are known as malates. The malate anion is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E322 - Lecithins


    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E322i - Lecithin


    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate


    Polyglycerol polyricinoleate: Polyglycerol polyricinoleate -PGPR-, E476, is an emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids -usually from castor bean, but also from soybean oil-. In chocolate, compound chocolate and similar coatings, PGPR is mainly used with another substance like lecithin to reduce viscosity. It is used at low levels -below 0.5%-, and works by decreasing the friction between the solid particles -e.g. cacao, sugar, milk- in molten chocolate, reducing the yield stress so that it flows more easily, approaching the behaviour of a Newtonian fluid. It can also be used as an emulsifier in spreads and in salad dressings, or to improve the texture of baked goods. It is made up of a short chain of glycerol molecules connected by ether bonds, with ricinoleic acid side chains connected by ester bonds. PGPR is a yellowish, viscous liquid, and is strongly lipophilic: it is soluble in fats and oils and insoluble in water and ethanol.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E500 - Sodium carbonates


    Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

    Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

    Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

  • E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate


    Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

    When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

    It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

  • E503 - Ammonium carbonates


    Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate


    Ammonium carbonate: Ammonium carbonate is a salt with the chemical formula -NH4-2CO3. Since it readily degrades to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide upon heating, it is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil


    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm
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    Non-vegan


    Non-vegan ingredients: Milk chocolate, Skimmed milk, Whey, Butterfat

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    Vegetarian status unknown


    Unrecognized ingredients: Wheatmeal-biscuits-covered-in-milk-chocolate-ingredients, Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Mik, Natural-flavouringl-palm-vegetable-oil, Allergens-cereals-containing-gluten

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    : WHEATMEAL BISCUITS COVERED IN MILK CHOCOLATE Ingredients (Flour 39%, Wheat Flour), Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin, Milk Chocolate 30%, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Skimmed Milk, Whey, Butter Oil (Mik), Vegetable Fats (Sal, Shea, Palm), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, e476), Natural Flavouringl Palm Vegetable Oil, Wholemeal Wheat Flour 9%, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt, allergens ! cereals containing gluten
    1. WHEATMEAL BISCUITS COVERED IN MILK CHOCOLATE Ingredients -> en:wheatmeal-biscuits-covered-in-milk-chocolate-ingredients
      1. Flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent: 39
      2. Wheat Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410
    2. Calcium -> en:calcium
    3. Iron -> en:iron
    4. Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe
    5. Thiamin -> en:thiamin
    6. Milk Chocolate -> en:milk-chocolate - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31004 - percent: 30
    7. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
    8. Cocoa Butter -> en:cocoa-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16030
    9. Cocoa Mass -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16030
    10. Skimmed Milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051
    11. Whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe
    12. Butter Oil -> en:butterfat - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 16401
      1. Mik -> en:mik
    13. Vegetable Fats -> en:vegetable-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe
      1. Sal -> en:sal-tree - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      2. Shea -> en:shea-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no
      3. Palm -> en:palm - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129
    14. Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier
      1. Soya Lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200
      2. e476 -> en:e476 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    15. Natural Flavouringl Palm Vegetable Oil -> en:natural-flavouringl-palm-vegetable-oil
    16. Wholemeal Wheat Flour -> en:whole-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent: 9
    17. Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016
    18. Glucose-Fructose Syrup -> en:glucose-fructose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31077
    19. Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent
      1. Sodium Bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      2. Malic Acid -> en:e296 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
      3. Ammonium Bicarbonate -> en:e503ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes
    20. Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058
    21. allergens ! cereals containing gluten -> en:allergens-cereals-containing-gluten

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