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Digestive - McVitie's - 75g

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Digestive - McVitie's - 75g

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Barcode: 8906033742455 (EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: digestive biscuits

Quantity: 75g

Brands: McVitie's

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

Labels, certifications, awards: Vegetarian, Green Dot India

Origin of the product and/or its ingredients: India

Origin of ingredients: India

Manufacturing or processing places: India

Countries where sold: India

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Ingredients

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    25 ingredients

    Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (40.6%), Wheat Flour (Atta) (18.3%), Edible Vegetable Oil(Palm), Polyols [INS 965(ii). INS 965(i)], Oligofructose(6.5%), Raising Agents [INS 500(ii), INS 503(ii), INS 450(i)], Calcium Carbonate, lodised Salt. Oat Meal. Emulsifier(INS 471), Acidity Regulator (INS 296), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances, Sweetener (INS 955). Contains Cereals containing gluten (Wheat. Oats). May contain Milk, Nuts, Soy and Sulphite.
    Allergens: Gluten
    Traces: Milk, Nuts, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

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: E450 - Diphosphates
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Additive: E955 - Sucralose
    • Additive: E965 - Maltitol
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Sweetener

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

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

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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

  • E450 - Diphosphates

    Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.

    These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.

    Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.

    Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.

  • E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

    These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

    It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

  • 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

  • E955 - Sucralose

    Sucralose: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. The majority of ingested sucralose is not broken down by the body, so it is noncaloric. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number E955. It is produced by chlorination of sucrose. Sucralose is about 320 to 1‚000 times sweeter than sucrose, three times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and twice as sweet as sodium saccharin. Evidence of benefit is lacking for long-term weight loss with some data supporting weight gain and heart disease risks.It is stable under heat and over a broad range of pH conditions. Therefore, it can be used in baking or in products that require a long shelf life. The commercial success of sucralose-based products stems from its favorable comparison to other low-calorie sweeteners in terms of taste, stability, and safety. Common brand names of sucralose-based sweeteners are Splenda, Zerocal, Sukrana, SucraPlus, Candys, Cukren, and Nevella. Canderel Yellow also contains sucralose, but the original Canderel and Green Canderel do not.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965 - Maltitol

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965i - D-Maltitol

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965ii - Maltitol syrup

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil

    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Atta, Polyols, Lodised-salt, Oat-meal

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    Vegetarian

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Atta, Polyols, Lodised-salt, Oat-meal

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      1. Maida -> en:refined-wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 6.66666666666667 - percent_max: 74
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    4. Polyols -> en:polyols - percent_min: 6.5 - percent_max: 23.375
      1. e965ii -> en:e965ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 3.25 - percent_max: 23.375
      2. e965i -> en:e965i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.6875
    5. Oligofructose -> en:oligofructose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 6.5 - percent: 6.5 - percent_max: 6.5
    6. Raising Agents -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
      1. e500ii -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    7. e503ii -> en:e503ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    8. e450i -> en:e450i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    9. Calcium Carbonate -> en:e170i - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    10. lodised Salt -> en:lodised-salt - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    11. Oat Meal -> en:oat-meal - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    12. Emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
      1. e471 -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    13. Acidity Regulator -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
      1. e296 -> en:e296 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.5
    14. Nature Identical Flavouring Substances -> en:nature-identical-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    15. Sweetener -> en:sweetener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. e955 -> en:e955 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      2. Wheat -> en:wheat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
      3. Oats -> en:oat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9310 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.66666666666667

Nutrition

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    Poor 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: 5

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 8.2, rounded value: 8.2)
    • Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 10, rounded value: 10)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 23

    • Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1895, rounded value: 1895)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 1, rounded value: 1)
    • Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 10.6, rounded value: 10.6)
    • Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 750, rounded value: 750)

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

    Nutritional score: (23 - 5)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (30g)     		Compared to: Biscuits
    Energy 1,895 kj
    (453 kcal)     		568 kj
    (136 kcal)     		-3%
    Fat 20.7 g 6.21 g +3%
    Saturated fat 10.6 g 3.18 g +17%
    Monounsaturated fat 7.7 g 2.31 g +25%
    Polyunsaturated fat 2.4 g 0.72 g -38%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Carbohydrates 65.9 g 19.8 g +3%
    Sugars 1 g 0.3 g -97%
    Fiber 10 g 3 g +250%
    Proteins 8.2 g 2.46 g +32%
    Salt 1.875 g 0.562 g +209%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 30g

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