Digestives Gold

Digestives Gold

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Target diet: Halal

Digestives Gold · Halal

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"e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh)

  • "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) What is E471?
  • "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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On the label

Flour39%)Wheat FlourCalciumIronNiacinThiaminCaramel Flavour Coating

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
516.1 kcal
Fat
26.5 g
Carbohydrates
62.6 g
Sugars
29 g
high
Fibre
2.6 g
Protein
5.2 g
Salt
6.2 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Ingredients (original text)

Flour (39%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Caramel Flavour Coating (28%) [Sugar, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Caramel Powder (Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk) Sug Milk Fat, Natural Flavouring), Emulsifiers (Lecithin, E471), Salt, Colours mation (Paprika Extract, Lutein), Natural Flavourings], Palm Oil, 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. May also contain Soya.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Digestives Gold?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Digestives Gold fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) What is E471?
  • "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Digestives Gold Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Digestives Gold contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Flour (39%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Caramel Flavour Coating (28%) [Sugar, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Shea), Caramel Powder (Dried Sk...

What are the nutritional facts of Digestives Gold?

Digestives Gold contains 516.1 calories per 100g, with 5.2g of protein, 62.6g of carbohydrates, and 26.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Digestives Gold?

Digestives Gold lists 29 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Can I eat Digestives Gold on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Digestives Gold fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.