Mcvitie's Digestives the Original Biscuits 360g

Digestive Biscuits

McVitie’s Digestives The Original Biscuits 360g are a much loved British biscuit with a distinctive wheaty flavour and a lightly crisp texture. Made using wholemeal flour, these classic digestive biscuits strike a satisfying balance between sweetness and savouriness, making them just as good with a cup of tea as they are used in baking. Their firm bite and crumbly finish mean they hold their shape when dunked yet break down easily when crushed, which is why they are so often used as a base for cheesecakes and fridge desserts. Familiar, dependable and easy to use, McVitie’s Digestives are a cupboard staple for everyday snacking and home baking alike.

Key Features:

• 360g pack of original digestive biscuits.
• Made with wholemeal flour for a distinctive wheaty flavour.
• Firm texture suitable for dunking and baking.
• Ideal for biscuit bases and dessert recipes.
• Classic British biscuit brand trusted for generations.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Crush and combine with melted butter to create a cheesecake base for baked or no bake desserts.
• Serve alongside cheese and fruit for a simple pudding board.
• Layer with cream and fruit to make an easy fridge cake or biscuit dessert.
• Enjoy straight from the pack with tea coffee or a glass of milk.

Why are digestive biscuits commonly used for cheesecake bases?

Their dry crumb structure absorbs butter well and sets firmly when chilled, creating a stable base that slices cleanly.

Do digestive biscuits have a savoury or sweet flavour?

They are lightly sweet with a noticeable wheat flavour, which makes them versatile enough for both desserts and simple savoury pairings like cheese.

What makes McVitie’s Digestives different from similar biscuits?

They are known for their consistent texture and flavour, which has remained largely unchanged for decades and is closely associated with British baking and teatime habits.

Ingredients:

Flour (55%) (WHEAT Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Wholemeal WHEAT Flour (15%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Malic Acid, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt. 

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Additional Allergen Information Contains Gluten . May also contain Milk

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