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Mcvities Biscuit Hobnob Milk
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Mcvities Biscuit Hobnob Milk

McVitie's
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
3g
Protein
12g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

McVitie's Hobnob Milk arrives on American grocery shelves as a British-style oat cookie dressed in milk chocolate, usually found in the cookie/biscuits aisle or the imported foods shelf near other UK brands and tea-time treats. You’ll often spot it stacked beside digestive biscuits, shortbreads, and tea biscuits, or on displays near coffee and tea. It’s the sort of item shoppers add for afternoon tea, a quick sweet bite on a road trip, or an easy dessert for casual weekend gatherings. The brand leans on a heritage, comfort-driven positioning — British origin, tea-time ritual, and a grown-up-snack angle — marketed to adults who remember dunking cookies and those seeking a slightly more 'substantial' cookie option because of oats. Packaging often highlights rolled oats and uses warm, classic branding rather than child-focused cartoons; labels may call out “made with oats” or “natural flavor,” but you won’t typically see organic certification. In plain terms, this is a factory-made snack: whole-grain ingredients are combined with refined sugars, syrups, emulsifiers, and vegetable fats in industrial processes. Sensory-wise it delivers a hearty, crumbly oat biscuit base with a smooth milk-chocolate layer — crunchy but slightly tender when bitten, and satisfying to dunk into tea or coffee. The product comes flow-wrapped within a box or in a sealed pouch, making it portable and shareable; rituals include afternoon tea, office snack breaks, and packing a few in a travel bag. It sits culturally between nostalgic comfort and convenient indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 7
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars11g22%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Rolled, Oats,, Sugar,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Palm, Oil,, Glucose-Fructose, Syrup, (Wheat),, Cocoa, Butter,, Unsweetened, Chocolate,, Skim, Milk, Powder,, Whey, Milk),, Butter, Oil, (Milk),, Leavening, (Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate),, Sheanut, Oil,, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin, (Emulsifier),, PGPR, (Emulsifier),, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sheanut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • PGPR - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (glucose-fructose syrup, emulsifiers like PGPR and soy lecithin, refined vegetable fats) and is manufactured via industrial processes, classifying it as ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Mcvities Biscuit Hobnob Milk

The Hobnob Milk biscuits can be a tasty treat, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 190 calories and 12 grams of sugar per serving, they’re a nice pick-me-up but not a health food. They’re fine for occasional snacking, especially if you balance them with more nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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