Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulE472e · Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters (DATEM)
Same doubt as E471 — depends on the fat source. Very common in bread.
Full ingredient list
flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, vegetable oil (sunflower), glucose-fructose syrup, barley malt extract, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, e472e), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate), salt.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is flour and the list has 8 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:
- E472e (Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters (DATEM)) (doubtful): Same doubt as E471 — depends on the fat source. Very common in bread. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e472e (mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters (datem)).
McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights): pack details
| Pack size | 300g |
|---|---|
| Sold in | Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, soybeans |
| Additives | E322, E472e, E500, E501, E503 |
| Nutri-Score | C |
| 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 Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) vegetarian or vegan?
McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed; some additives can still be animal-derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Does McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) halal-certified?
We found no halal label for McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights). 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.