Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Truth About… Digestive Biscuits

  • Digestive biscuits originated in the UK and go as far back as 1876.
  • The term 'digestive' is derived from the belief that they had antacid properties due to the use of sodium bicarbonate when they were first developed.
  • The main ingredients in a digestive biscuit are wheat flour, sugar, malt extract, vegetable oil, wholemeal, raising agents (baking soda) and salt.
  • Digestive biscuits are also the saltiest biscuits. Three with a cup of tea supply as much sodium.

1 digestive biscuit (15g) = 70 calories

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