McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut
Target diet: Vegan
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At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
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 (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, vegetable oil (palm), ground ginger, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate), salt, lemon oil. for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. best before 10.2g) no hydrogenated vegetable oil no artificial colours or flavours
Why can't we give a definite answer for McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut fits a vegan diet. Reasons:
- At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product
Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a vegan 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 Tasties Ginger Nut Vegan?
We cannot say for certain. At least one ingredient can come from either a plant or an animal source (things like "natural flavouring"), so Open Food Facts could not fully verify this product Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut 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, glucose-fructose syrup, vegetable oil (palm), ground ginger, raising agents (sodium bicarb...
What are the nutritional facts of McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut?
McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut contains 448 calories per 100g, with 5.4g of protein, 73.5g of carbohydrates, and 14.7g of fat.
How much sugar is in McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut?
McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut lists 33.6 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 McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut on a Vegan diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that McVitie's Tasties Ginger Nut fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.