Is Digestives The ORIGINAL halal?
Digestives The ORIGINAL appears to be halal — no forbidden or doubtful ingredients or additives were detected.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
Product facts
| Brand | McVitie's |
|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | E |
| NOVA group | 4 |
| Eco-Score | D |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
Digestives The ORIGINAL's ingredient and additive data is cross-referenced against Codex/INS numbering, the same system used by food-safety regulators worldwide.
Additives
- E296 — Malic acid (acid) (Halal)
- E500 — Sodium carbonates (i) Sodium carbonate (ii) Sodium bicarbonate (Sodium hydrogen carbonate) (iii) Sodium sesquicarbonate (acidity regulator) (Halal)
- E503 — Ammonium carbonates (i) Ammonium carbonate (ii) Ammonium bicarbonate (Ammonium hydrogen carbonate) (Halal)
Ingredients
Flour (55%) (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (16%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May also contain Milk. BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS UNITED BISCUITS (UIO LIMITED, LONDON FOR SUITABLE FEGETARIAN V Suitable for Vegans 360a4
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