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McVitie's Digestives Dark Chocolate - 400g

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McVitie's Digestives Dark Chocolate - 400g

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Barcode: 5000168188195 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 400g

Brands: McVitie's

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits, Biscuit with chocolate covering

Labels, certifications, awards: Pure cocoa butter

Countries where sold: France, Ireland

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Ingredients

30 ingredients

: Flour (39%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Plain Chocolate (30%)[Sugar, Cocoa Mass Vegetable Fats (Palm, Sal and/or 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. alr containing gluten, see

Allergens: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E175 - Gold

Additive: E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
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Processed culinary ingredients

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Additives

E175 - Gold

Gold: Gold is a chemical element with symbol Au -from Latin: aurum- and atomic number 79, making it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally. In its purest form, it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal. Chemically, gold is a transition metal and a group 11 element. It is one of the least reactive chemical elements and is solid under standard conditions. Gold often occurs in free elemental -native- form, as nuggets or grains, in rocks, in veins, and in alluvial deposits. It occurs in a solid solution series with the native element silver -as electrum- and also naturally alloyed with copper and palladium. Less commonly, it occurs in minerals as gold compounds, often with tellurium -gold tellurides-. Gold is resistant to most acids, though it does dissolve in aqua regia, a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid, which forms a soluble tetrachloroaurate anion. Gold is insoluble in nitric acid, which dissolves silver and base metals, a property that has long been used to refine gold and to confirm the presence of gold in metallic objects, giving rise to the term acid test. Gold also dissolves in alkaline solutions of cyanide, which are used in mining and electroplating. Gold dissolves in mercury, forming amalgam alloys, but this is not a chemical reaction. A relatively rare element, gold is a precious metal that has been used for coinage, jewelry, and other arts throughout recorded history. In the past, a gold standard was often implemented as a monetary policy, but gold coins ceased to be minted as a circulating currency in the 1930s, and the world gold standard was abandoned for a fiat currency system after 1971. A total of 186‚700 tonnes of gold exists above ground, as of 2015. The world consumption of new gold produced is about 50% in jewelry, 40% in investments, and 10% in industry. Gold's high malleability, ductility, resistance to corrosion and most other chemical reactions, and conductivity of electricity have led to its continued use in corrosion resistant electrical connectors in all types of computerized devices -its chief industrial use-. Gold is also used in infrared shielding, colored-glass production, gold leafing, and tooth restoration. Certain gold salts are still used as anti-inflammatories in medicine. As of 2016, the world's largest gold producer by far was China with 450 tonnes per year.
Source: Wikipedia

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

E476 - Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate: Polyglycerol polyricinoleate -PGPR-, E476, is an emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids -usually from castor bean, but also from soybean oil-. In chocolate, compound chocolate and similar coatings, PGPR is mainly used with another substance like lecithin to reduce viscosity. It is used at low levels -below 0.5%-, and works by decreasing the friction between the solid particles -e.g. cacao, sugar, milk- in molten chocolate, reducing the yield stress so that it flows more easily, approaching the behaviour of a Newtonian fluid. It can also be used as an emulsifier in spreads and in salad dressings, or to improve the texture of baked goods. It is made up of a short chain of glycerol molecules connected by ether bonds, with ricinoleic acid side chains connected by ester bonds. PGPR is a yellowish, viscous liquid, and is strongly lipophilic: it is soluble in fats and oils and insoluble in water and ethanol.
Source: Wikipedia

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

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil content unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: fr:flour, fr:wheat-flour, fr:iron, fr:niacin, fr:thiamin, fr:plain-chocolate, fr:sugar, fr:cocoa-mass-vegetable-fats, fr:palm, fr:sal-and, fr:or-shea, fr:butter-oil, fr:milk, fr:emulsifiers, fr:soya-lecithin, fr:natural-flavouring, fr:vegetable-oil, fr:palm, fr:wholemeal-wheat-flour, fr:sugar, fr:glucose-fructose-syrup, fr:raising-agents, fr:sodium-bicarbonate, fr:ammonium-bicarbonate, fr:salt, fr:alr-containing-gluten, fr:see
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Unrecognized ingredients: fr:flour, fr:wheat-flour, Calcium, fr:iron, fr:niacin, fr:thiamin, fr:plain-chocolate, fr:sugar, fr:cocoa-mass-vegetable-fats, fr:palm, fr:sal-and, fr:or-shea, fr:butter-oil, fr:milk, fr:emulsifiers, fr:soya-lecithin, fr:natural-flavouring, fr:vegetable-oil, fr:palm, fr:wholemeal-wheat-flour, fr:sugar, fr:glucose-fructose-syrup, fr:raising-agents, fr:sodium-bicarbonate, fr:ammonium-bicarbonate, fr:salt, fr:alr-containing-gluten, fr:see
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Unrecognized ingredients: fr:flour, fr:wheat-flour, Calcium, fr:iron, fr:niacin, fr:thiamin, fr:plain-chocolate, fr:sugar, fr:cocoa-mass-vegetable-fats, fr:palm, fr:sal-and, fr:or-shea, fr:butter-oil, fr:milk, fr:emulsifiers, fr:soya-lecithin, fr:natural-flavouring, fr:vegetable-oil, fr:palm, fr:wholemeal-wheat-flour, fr:sugar, fr:glucose-fructose-syrup, fr:raising-agents, fr:sodium-bicarbonate, fr:ammonium-bicarbonate, fr:salt, fr:alr-containing-gluten, fr:see
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: Flour 39% (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Plain Chocolate 30%, Sugar, Cocoa Mass Vegetable Fats (Palm, Sal and, or Shea), Butter Oil (Milk), 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, alr containing gluten, see
Flour -> fr:flour - percent: 39

Wheat Flour -> fr:wheat-flour

Calcium -> en:calcium

Iron -> fr:iron

Niacin -> fr:niacin

Thiamin -> fr:thiamin

Plain Chocolate -> fr:plain-chocolate - percent: 30

Sugar -> fr:sugar

Cocoa Mass Vegetable Fats -> fr:cocoa-mass-vegetable-fats

Palm -> fr:palm

Sal and -> fr:sal-and

or Shea -> fr:or-shea

Butter Oil -> fr:butter-oil

Milk -> fr:milk

Emulsifiers -> fr:emulsifiers

Soya Lecithin -> fr:soya-lecithin

e476 -> en:e476 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes

Natural Flavouring -> fr:natural-flavouring

Vegetable Oil -> fr:vegetable-oil

Palm -> fr:palm

Wholemeal Wheat Flour -> fr:wholemeal-wheat-flour - percent: 9

Sugar -> fr:sugar

Glucose-Fructose Syrup -> fr:glucose-fructose-syrup

Raising Agents -> fr:raising-agents

Sodium Bicarbonate -> fr:sodium-bicarbonate

Malic Acid -> en:e296 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes

Ammonium Bicarbonate -> fr:ammonium-bicarbonate

Salt -> fr:salt

alr containing gluten -> fr:alr-containing-gluten

see -> fr:see

Nutrition

Bad 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: 4

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 6, rounded value: 6)

Fiber: 4 / 5 (value: 4.2, rounded value: 4.2)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Negative points: 25

Energy: 6 / 10 (value: 2071, rounded value: 2071)

Sugars: 6 / 10 (value: 27.6, rounded value: 27.6)

Saturated fat: 10 / 10 (value: 12.8, rounded value: 12.8)

Sodium: 3 / 10 (value: 352, rounded value: 352)

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

Nutritional score: (25 - 4)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in high quantity (24.2%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in high quantity (12.8%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (27.6%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (0.88%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (16.7 g)	Compared to: Biscuit with chocolate covering
Energy	2,071 kj (495 kcal)	346 kj (82 kcal)	+1%
Fat	24.2 g	4.04 g	+1%
Saturated fat	12.8 g	2.14 g	-4%
Carbohydrates	60.8 g	10.2 g	-0%
Sugars	27.6 g	4.61 g	-16%
Fiber	4.2 g	0.701 g	+29%
Proteins	6 g	1 g	-7%
Salt	0.88 g	0.147 g	+70%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 16.7 g

Environment

Eco-Score D - High environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 52/100)

Category: Biscuit (cookie), chocolate covering

PEF environmental score: 0.52 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 6.74 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	52.4 %
Processing	41.6 %
Packaging	2.1 %
Transportation	2.9 %
Distribution	0.9 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

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Malus: -5

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: D (Score: 32/100)
Product: McVitie's Digestives Dark Chocolate - 400g

Life cycle analysis score: 52
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 32/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 3.5 km in a petrol car

674 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Biscuit (cookie), chocolate covering (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	36.3 %
Processing	59.2 %
Packaging	1.6 %
Transportation	2.6 %
Distribution	0.3 %
Consumption	0.0 %

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McVitie's Digestives Dark Chocolate - 400g