McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)

McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) · Palm Oil Free

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The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack

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On the label

flourwheat flourcalciumironniacinthiaminsugarvegetable oil

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsNone named
Open Food Facts analysisCould not rule it out
Unnamed fatsThe fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
452 kcal
Fat
15.8 g
Saturated fat
1.5 g
low
Carbohydrates
66.6 g
Sugars
12.8 g
Fibre
7.3 g
Protein
7.2 g
Salt
0 g
low

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, low 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.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

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.

Why can't we give a definite answer for McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) fits a palm oil-free diet. Reasons:

  • The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a palm oil-free 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 McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) Palm Oil Free?

We cannot say for certain. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, vegetable oil (sunflower), glucose-fructose syrup, barley malt extract, emulsifiers (soya ...

What are the nutritional facts of McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)?

McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contains 452 calories per 100g, with 7.2g of protein, 66.6g of carbohydrates, and 15.8g of fat.

How much sugar is in McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights)?

McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) lists 12.8 g of sugar per 100 g.

Is McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) contain palm oil?

We cannot say from the label. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Check the pack for a "no palm oil" claim.