Digestives White Chocolate

Digestives White Chocolate

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Target diet: Vegan

Digestives White Chocolate · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 4 more.

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • whole milk
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

39°%)Wheat FourCalcunIronNiacinThiaminWhite Chocolate28%) [Sugar

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, lactose, whey
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
502.6 kcal
Fat
24.6 g
Saturated fat
12.9 g
high
Carbohydrates
60.7 g
Sugars
27 g
high
Fibre
2.4 g
Protein
7.9 g
Salt
0.9 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)

WHEATMEAL BISCUITS COVERED IN WHITE CHOCOLATE : Flour (39°%) (Wheat Four, Calcun, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), White Chocolate (28%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole Milk, Lactose (Milk), Dried Whey (Millk), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476) Natural Vanilla Flavouring] Palm Oi, Wholemeal Wheat Four (99%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, MalicAcid Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. or allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see in bolel

Detailed analysis: why is Digestives White Chocolate not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Digestives White Chocolate is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • whole milk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: WHEATMEAL BISCUITS COVERED IN WHITE CHOCOLATE : Flour (39°%) (Wheat Four, Calcun, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), White Chocolate (28%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole Milk, Lactose (Milk), Dried Whey (Millk), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476) Natural Vanilla Flavouring] Palm Oi, Wholemeal Wheat Four (99%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, MalicAcid Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. or allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see in bolel. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Digestives White Chocolate contains 502.6 calories per 100g, with 7.9g of protein, 24.6g of fat, and 60.7g of carbohydrates (27g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-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 Digestives White Chocolate Vegan?

No, Digestives White Chocolate is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, lactose, whey and others.

Does Digestives White Chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: WHEATMEAL BISCUITS COVERED IN WHITE CHOCOLATE : Flour (39°%) (Wheat Four, Calcun, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), White Chocolate (28%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, ...

What are the nutritional facts of Digestives White Chocolate?

Digestives White Chocolate contains 502.6 calories per 100g, with 7.9g of protein, 60.7g of carbohydrates, and 24.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Digestives White Chocolate?

Digestives White Chocolate lists 27 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 Digestives White Chocolate ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Digestives White Chocolate on a Vegan diet?

No, Digestives White Chocolate is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.