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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat. 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, Palm Oil, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Barley Malt Extract, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt.
Why can't we give a definite answer for McVities Rich Tea Biscuits?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether McVities Rich Tea Biscuits 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 McVities Rich Tea Biscuits 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 McVities Rich Tea Biscuits 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, Palm Oil, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Barley Malt Extract, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate,...
What are the nutritional facts of McVities Rich Tea Biscuits?
McVities Rich Tea Biscuits contains 460 calories per 100g, with 7.2g of protein, 71.1g of carbohydrates, and 15.7g of fat.
How much sugar is in McVities Rich Tea Biscuits?
McVities Rich Tea Biscuits lists 18.6 g of sugar per 100 g.
Is McVities Rich Tea Biscuits ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, McVities Rich Tea Biscuits is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat McVities Rich Tea Biscuits on a Vegan diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that McVities Rich Tea Biscuits fits a Vegan diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.