Digestives Gold

Digestives Gold

McVitie's · all McVitie's products checked

Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Digestives Gold · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm oil.

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

Spotted an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.

Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

Flour39%)Wheat FlourCalciumIronNiacinThiaminCaramel Flavour Coating

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

This product on every diet

EatCheck is a free, community-supported tool. If this result helped you stay safe, consider supporting our server costs.

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.

Detailed analysis: why is Digestives Gold not palm oil-free?

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

  • palm oil

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: 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.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Digestives Gold contains 516.1 calories per 100g, with 5.2g of protein, 26.5g of fat, and 62.6g of carbohydrates (29g 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.

Try these instead

From the same aisle, these pass our palm oil free check.

Frequently asked questions

Is Digestives Gold Palm Oil Free?

No, Digestives Gold contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

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).

Does Digestives Gold contain palm oil?

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