Ingredients, colour-coded
Full ingredient list
flour (55%) (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine), palm oil, whole wheat flour (16%), sugar, baking powders (sodium carbonates, malic acid, ammonium carbonates), inverted sugar syrup, salt. may also contain milk.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is flour and the list has 7 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. None of the named ingredients is flagged. Keep an eye on the pack when you buy: a recipe change or a new flavour can add an ingredient we have not seen yet.
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits: pack details
| Pack size | 400 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | E. Leclerc, Leader Price, Magasins U |
| Sold in | France, Reunion, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
| Made or packed in | Royaume-Uni |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk |
| May contain | milk |
| Additives | E296, E500, E503 |
| Nutri-Score | E |
| NOVA group | 4 (an ultra-processed food) |
From the Open Food Facts record for this barcode. NOVA is a food-processing scale from 1 to 4 based on the ingredient list, and Nutri-Score runs from A (better) to E. Neither says anything about halal status.
Is McVitie's Digestive Biscuits vegetarian or vegan?
McVitie's Digestive Biscuits is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.
More on this type of food: Biscuits: what to check · all McVitie's products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does McVitie's Digestive Biscuits contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Digestive Biscuits contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Digestive Biscuits contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is McVitie's Digestive Biscuits halal-certified?
We found no halal label for McVitie's Digestive Biscuits. It has no haram or doubtful ingredients, but certification also covers how it is made.
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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-15. Product photos by Open Food Facts contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.