Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulFlavourings
The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo.
- DoubtfulE476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR)
The castor oil part is plant-based; the glycerol part can be animal-derived. Common in chocolate.
Full ingredient list
Flour (39%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Dark 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. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. BY THE UNIT 2
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is flour and the list has 16 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- flavourings (doubtful): The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the flavourings.
- E476 (Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR)) (doubtful): The castor oil part is plant-based; the glycerol part can be animal-derived. Common in chocolate. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate (pgpr)).
McVitie's Digestives Dark chocolate: pack details
| Pack size | 2 x 266 g |
|---|---|
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk, soybeans |
| Additives | E296, E322, E476, 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 Digestives Dark chocolate vegetarian or vegan?
McVitie's Digestives Dark chocolate is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; some additives can still be animal-derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Does McVitie's Digestives Dark chocolate contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Digestives Dark chocolate contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Digestives Dark chocolate contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is McVitie's Digestives Dark chocolate halal-certified?
We found no halal label for McVitie's Digestives Dark chocolate. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.
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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.