Is Oats Digestive suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

The biscuit is not gluten‑free because it contains whole wheat flour, fortified wheat flour and wheat bran, which all carry gluten. All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product can be considered vegan, although the possible presence of palm‑oil and uncertain vegan status of some additives may concern strict vegans.

Does the presence of soy in Oats Digestive pose a risk for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy is present as soy lecithin and is explicitly listed as an allergen; individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

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Oats Digestive

Q: Why is Oats Digestive classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates a product formulated mainly from industrial ingredients and additives; Oats Digestive lists E‑319 (antioxidant), E‑322 (soy lecithin), E‑500 ii (sodium bicarbonate) and E‑503 ii (ammonium bicarbonate) among its additives, and the ingredient list also hints at possible palm‑oil content, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Oats Digestive is a wheat‑and‑oat based biscuit marketed as a digestive snack and falls under the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group despite containing no added sugar. The product earns a Nutri‑Score of A and delivers 9 g of protein and 6 g of fiber per 100 g, but it also has a high fat content of 22 g and provides 489 kcal, which balances the low sugar and salt levels. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes several additives such as E‑319 antioxidant, E‑322 soy lecithin, E‑500 ii sodium bicarbonate and E‑503 ii ammonium bicarbonate, and it lists gluten and soy as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal489 kcal

Fat21.9 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates63.8 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit, Oats Digestive contains virtually no sugar and no salt, while its fat level of 21.9 g / 100 g is about 25 % higher than the typical 17.6 g / 100 g.

Ingredients

Whole Wheat Flour, Fortified Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Instant Oats, Malt Extract, Maltodextrin, Liquid Glucose, Wheat Bran, Leavening Agents [Ammonium Bicarbonate (E-503ii), Sodium Bicarbonate (E-500ii)], Salt, Soya Lecithin (E-322). Cereal Flavour, Caramel Flavour and Antioxidant (E-319). Contains: Wheat & Oats (Gluten) and Soya.

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