Digestive

Digestive

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Digestive · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

graisse de palme.

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Deciding ingredient

graisse de palme

On the label

avec Farine de bléCarbonate de calciumFerNiacineThiamine) · Chocolat noir28%)E503E4?

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsgraisse de palme
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
503 kcal
Fat
25.4 g
Saturated fat
13 g
high
Carbohydrates
61.5 g
Sugars
150.9 g
high
Fibre
20.7 g
Protein
35.5 g
Salt
1 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars. 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)

Farine de blé contient Gluten (avec Farine de blé, Carbonate de calcium, Fer, Niacine, Thiamine) · Chocolat noir (28%) (Sucre · Masse de cacao · Beurre de cacao · Butteroil (Lait) · Émulsifiant : Lécithine de soja · Arôme) · Graisse de palme · Sucre · Farine complète de blé (contient Gluten) · Sucre Demerara · Sirop de sucre partiellement inverti · 'Poudre à lever : Bicarbonate de soude, E503, E4?, Sel · Extrait de malt d'orge (contient Gluten). Chocolat noir contient cacao 35% minimum.

Detailed analysis: why is Digestive not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Digestive is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • graisse de palme

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Farine de blé contient Gluten (avec Farine de blé, Carbonate de calcium, Fer, Niacine, Thiamine) · Chocolat noir (28%) (Sucre · Masse de cacao · Beurre de cacao · Butteroil (Lait) · Émulsifiant : Lécithine de soja · Arôme) · Graisse de palme · Sucre · Farine complète de blé (contient Gluten) · Sucre Demerara · Sirop de sucre partiellement inverti · 'Poudre à lever : Bicarbonate de soude, E503, E4?, Sel · Extrait de malt d'orge (contient Gluten). Chocolat noir contient cacao 35% minimum.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Digestive contains 503 calories per 100g, with 35.5g of protein, 25.4g of fat, and 61.5g of carbohydrates (150.9g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Digestive Palm Oil Free?

No, Digestive contains palm oil: the ingredients list names graisse de palme.

Does Digestive contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Farine de blé contient Gluten (avec Farine de blé, Carbonate de calcium, Fer, Niacine, Thiamine) · Chocolat noir (28%) (Sucre · Masse de cacao · Beurr...

What are the nutritional facts of Digestive?

Digestive contains 503 calories per 100g, with 35.5g of protein, 61.5g of carbohydrates, and 25.4g of fat.

How much sugar is in Digestive?

Digestive lists 150.9 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).

Does Digestive contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Digestive. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.