Mcvities Digestive Milk Chocolate Biscuits
53
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Mcvities Digestive Milk Chocolate Biscuits

5000396037531
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
79
Hazard Score
Use with caution
72
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Calcium Carbonate
CalciumCarb  ·  No known concerns
Common calcium supplement and anti-caking agent. Found naturally in chalk and limestone.
Iron (Ferrous Sulphate)
IronFort  ·  No known concerns
Mineral fortification added to cereals and flour. Essential nutrient; safe at normal levels.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Thiamine  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin that helps convert food into energy, added to fortify flour, cereals, and supplements.
Chocolate
Chocolate  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern
Sweet food made from roasted cacao beans, combined with sugar and often milk. High in added sugar and saturated fat in most confectionery forms.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Cocoa Butter
CocoaButter  ·  No known concerns
Natural fat from cocoa beans. Rich in stearic acid; neutral effect on LDL cholesterol.
Cocoa Mass (Liquor)
CocoaMass  ·  No known concerns
Pure ground cocoa beans. The foundational component of high-quality dark chocolate. Rich in polyphenols.
Milk Powder (Dried Milk)
MilkPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Milk with the water removed, sold as a shelf-stable powder for reconstituting or baking. Contains milk allergen.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Milk Fat (Butterfat)
MilkFat  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Natural fat present in milk and dairy products. Essential for traditional butter and rich textures.
Shea Butter
SheaButter  ·  No known concerns
Fat extracted from shea tree nuts, used in chocolate and confectionery as a cocoa butter substitute, and in cosmetics.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR)
E476  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Emulsifier in chocolate used to reduce viscosity and replace cocoa butter. Generally safe.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
High Fructose Corn Syrup
HFCS  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO
Refined sweetener. FDA states it is not more dangerous than other sugars; broad scientific consensus finds no meaningful metabolic difference from sucrose. Still a high-glycaemic added sugar linked to obesity/metabolic risk in excess.
Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda)
E500  ·  No known concerns
Common raising agent and acidity regulator. Safe at normal food use levels.
Malic Acid
E296  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.
Ammonium Carbonates
E503  ·  No known concerns
Raising agent used in biscuits and cookies. Decomposes on heating to produce CO2.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
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