
Product Insights
McVitie's Rich Tea The Light One (Delights) is a biscuit that falls within the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" dietary families. It carries a Nutri-Score of C, is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), and per 100 g provides about 12.8 g of sugar, moderate fat, 7.2 g of protein, 7.3 g of fiber, and virtually no salt. The formulation includes five food additives, soy lecithin (E322), esterified monoglycerides (E472e), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii) and potassium bicarbonate (E501ii), and lists gluten and soy as allergens, which may be relevant for sensitive consumers.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average snack in its category, this biscuit contains roughly half the sugar (12.8 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), almost no salt (0 g vs 1.98 g), and significantly less saturated fat (1.5 g vs 7.8 g), while its overall fat remains moderate.
Ingredients
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.
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