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Digestives Dark Chocolate - McVitie's - 433 g

Digestives Dark Chocolate - McVitie's - 433 g

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Barcode: 5000168208763 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 433 g

Packaging: Mixed plastic-wrapper

Brands: McVitie's

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits, Chocolate biscuits, Digestives covered with chocolate

Countries where sold: France, United Kingdom

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Ingredients

27 ingredients

Flour (39%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Plain Chocolate (30%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (9%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt.

Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

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: Flavouring

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

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods

Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

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

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm, Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Butterfat

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Calcium, Iron, Thiamin

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Flour 39% (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Plain Chocolate 30%, Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Butter Oil, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (_Soya_ Lecithin, e476), Natural Flavouring, Palm Vegetable Oil, Wholemeal _Wheat_ Flour 9%, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt
Flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent: 39

_Wheat_ Flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410

Calcium -> en:calcium

Iron -> en:iron

Niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe

Thiamin -> en:thiamin

Plain Chocolate -> en:dark-chocolate - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31074 - percent: 30

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016

Cocoa Mass -> en:cocoa-paste - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16030

Vegetable Fats -> en:vegetable-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe

Palm -> en:palm - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129

Shea -> en:shea-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no

Butter Oil -> en:butterfat - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 16401

Cocoa Butter -> en:cocoa-butter - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16030

Emulsifiers -> en:emulsifier

_Soya_ Lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200

e476 -> en:e476 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes

Natural Flavouring -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe

Palm Vegetable Oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129

Wholemeal _Wheat_ Flour -> en:whole-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent: 9

Sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016

Glucose-Fructose Syrup -> en:glucose-fructose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31077

Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent

Sodium Bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes

Malic Acid -> en:e296 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes

Ammonium Bicarbonate -> en:e503ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058

Nutrition

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

Positive points: 4

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 6, rounded value: 6)

Fiber: 4 / 5 (value: 4.3, rounded value: 4.3)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Negative points: 24

Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2071, rounded value: 2071)

Sugars: 5 / 10 (value: 26.6, rounded value: 26.6)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 12.8, rounded value: 12.8)

Sodium: 3 / 10 (value: 332, rounded value: 332)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (24 - 4)

Nutri-Score:
→ Learn more about the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (24.3%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in high quantity (12.8%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (26.6%)
  What you need to know
  
  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.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (0.83%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (16.7g)	Compared to: Digestives covered with chocolate
Energy	2,071 kj (495 kcal)	346 kj (82 kcal)	-0%
Fat	24.3 g	4.06 g	+3%
Saturated fat	12.8 g	2.14 g	+11%
Carbohydrates	61.1 g	10.2 g	-2%
Sugars	26.6 g	4.44 g	-1%
Fiber	4.3 g	0.718 g	+14%
Proteins	6 g	1 g	-13%
Salt	0.83 g	0.139 g	+9%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 16.7g

Environment

Eco-Score D - High environmental impact

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The Eco-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.

→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 56/100)

Category: Biscuit (cookie), with chocolate, prepacked

PEF environmental score: 0.47 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 5.92 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	63.6 %
Processing	29.8 %
Packaging	2.3 %
Transportation	3.2 %
Distribution	1.0 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

⚠ ️ The origins of the ingredients of this product are not indicated.

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Ingredients that threatens species
Malus: -10

Contains palm oil

Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -10

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Wrapper	Plastic		High

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: D (Score: 31/100)
Product: Digestives Dark Chocolate - McVitie's - 433 g

Life cycle analysis score: 56
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -25

Final score: 31/100

→ Learn more about the Eco-Score

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 3.1 km in a petrol car

592 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Biscuit (cookie), with chocolate, prepacked (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	52.9 %
Processing	42.0 %
Packaging	1.9 %
Transportation	2.9 %
Distribution	0.3 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

Wrapper (Plastic)

Packaging materials

Material	%	Packaging weight	Packaging weight per 100 g of product
Plastic

Transportation

Origins of ingredients
Missing origins of ingredients information

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Threatened species

Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan

Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.

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Product added on March 8, 2019, 10:28:50 PM CET by kiliweb
Last edit of product page on April 29, 2021, 12:07:42 PM CEST by superuser.
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