Milk Chocolate Digestives

Milk Chocolate Digestives

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Milk Chocolate Digestives · Palm Oil Free

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Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.

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Deciding ingredient

Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis

On the label

Flour39%)_Wheat_ FlourCalciumIronNiacinThiamin_Milk_ Chocolate

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsPalm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
495 kcal
Fat
23.6 g
Saturated fat
12.4 g
high
Carbohydrates
62.2 g
Sugars
29.5 g
high
Protein
6.7 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.

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

Ingredients (original text)

Flour (39%) (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), _Milk_ Chocolate (30%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed _Milk_, Dried Whey (_Milk_), Butter Oil (_Milk_), Vegetable Fats (Sal and/or Shea, Palm), 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.

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

Our analysis indicates that Milk Chocolate Digestives 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, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Flour (39%) (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), _Milk_ Chocolate (30%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed _Milk_, Dried Whey (_Milk_), Butter Oil (_Milk_), Vegetable Fats (Sal and/or Shea, Palm), 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.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Milk Chocolate Digestives contains 495 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 23.6g of fat, and 62.2g of carbohydrates (29.5g 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 Milk Chocolate Digestives Palm Oil Free?

No, Milk Chocolate Digestives contains palm oil: the ingredients list names Palm oil, flagged by the Open Food Facts ingredient analysis.

Does Milk Chocolate Digestives 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), _Milk_ Chocolate (30%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed _Milk_, Dried Whey...

What are the nutritional facts of Milk Chocolate Digestives?

Milk Chocolate Digestives contains 495 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 62.2g of carbohydrates, and 23.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Milk Chocolate Digestives?

Milk Chocolate Digestives lists 29.5 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).

Is Milk Chocolate Digestives ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Milk Chocolate Digestives is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Milk Chocolate Digestives contain palm oil?

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