Where did we find McVitie's Digestive - Dark Chocolate listed in public databases?

We found McVitie's Digestive - Dark Chocolate listed in 2 of the public product catalogues we check: Open Food Facts, Nudger GTIN dataset (CC-BY 4.0). The brand also appears in Wikidata (McVitie's). The EAN 5000396037548 matches the GS1 mod-10 checksum format. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What did our recall registry scan return for McVitie's Digestive - Dark Chocolate?

Our recall registry scan returned 0 matches for McVitie's Digestive - Dark Chocolate across CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, and NHTSA. Our scan of regulated-substance lists (ECHA SVHC, REACH Annex XVII, RoHS, Stockholm POPs, CLP Annex VI) returned 3 name match(es) against the label text. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What country does the GS1 prefix on EAN 5000396037548 indicate?

The GS1 prefix 500 on EAN 5000396037548 indicates the issuing office in United Kingdom. This is where the brand owner registered the EAN with GS1; it is not necessarily where the product was manufactured. Source: GS1 country code list (https://www.gs1.org/standards/id-keys/company-prefix). We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What recall notices did we find matching McVitie's Digestive - Dark Chocolate?

Our scan of public recall registries (CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA) returned 0 matching records for McVitie's Digestive - Dark Chocolate. Coverage gaps exist outside these registries. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What ingredient information did we find about Digestive - Dark Chocolate?

Ingredient text is indexed for Digestive - Dark Chocolate; see the ingredients section on this page for the full list. Our scan of regulated-substance lists returned 3 name match(es) against the label text. Name matches indicate possible presence based on label text only; they do not confirm actual batch composition. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

Digestive - Dark Chocolate (5000396037548) — Product Wiki

Identity

Name: Digestive - Dark Chocolate
Barcode (EAN/GTIN): 5000396037548
Brand / Manufacturer: McVitie's
Category: Cookie
GS1 Prefix: United Kingdom (GS1 prefix 500)

Description

McVitie's is the brand behind Digestive - Dark Chocolate. Labelling claims on file include no artificial flavors, green dot and no colorings. Pack size is given as 200 g. Allergen labelling names gluten, milk and soybeans. It is recorded as originating in Belgium, Cyprus and Italy. Our catalogue files it under Snacks. Physical data on file: package length 7.2 cm, package width 7.4 cm and package height 13.6 cm. 13 distinct ingredients are listed on the pack. It carries Nutri-Score E, NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed food and drink product) and an Eco-Score of E. It is catalogued under part number 05000396037548.

Regulated substances (4)

polyglycerol polyricinoleate (Food additive (E-number))
Cereals containing gluten (Allergen)
Milk (incl. lactose) (Allergen)
Soybeans (Allergen)

Ingredients

Farine (39%) (farine de blé, Calcium, Fer, niacine, Thiamine), Chocolat (30%) [sucre, masse de cacao, graisses végétales (palme, karité), beurre pâtissier (lait), beurre de cacao, émulsifiants (lécithine de soja, E476), arôme naturel], huile végétale (palme), farine de blé complète (9%), sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, poudres à lever (carbonate de sodium, acide malique, carbonate d'ammonium), s

Nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Field	Per 100 g
Energy	2077 kJ / 496 kcal
Fat	24.3 g
Saturated fat	12.9 g
Carbohydrates	61.1 g
of which sugars	26.6 g
Fibre	4.3 g
Protein	6 g
Salt	0.83 g
Sodium	0.33 g

Data: Open Food Facts community, openfoodfacts.org (CC BY-SA 3.0). Values are typical per-100g manufacturer declarations and may vary by batch. Informational only — not dietary advice.

Food additive (E-number) (1)

polyglycerol polyricinoleate CAS 29894-35-7

Source: EU Regulation 1333/2008

FDA Added to Food (US) (2)

LEVULOSE CAS 57-48-7
THIAMINE CAS 59-43-8

Source: U.S. FDA Substances Added to Food

What we found about this product

A factual report of what public registries and product databases returned for this EAN. We do not authenticate products or issue safety verdicts — we only report what we found.

Identifier checks

📋 EAN format: the GTIN-13 mod-10 checksum is consistent with the GS1 standard (format check only; does not authenticate the physical product)
📋 GS1 prefix 500 indicates the issuing office in United Kingdom (this is the country where the brand owner registered the EAN; it is not necessarily where the product was manufactured. Source: GS1 country code list)
📋 Brand entries found: McVitie's appears in Wikidata · Wikipedia (CC0 / CC-BY-SA; presence in an open registry, not an endorsement)
📋 Listed in 2 of the public product catalogues we check: Open Food Facts, Nudger GTIN dataset (CC-BY 4.0) (catalogue presence only; the listing itself does not authenticate the product)

Registry scans

📋 Recall registry scan returned 0 matches (sources scanned: CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA. Coverage gaps exist; we cannot speak to records outside these registries)
📋 Substance database scan returned 3 name matches with H-codes / regulated-substance entries (see substances section. This is a name match against label/ingredient text only; it does not confirm batch presence)
📋 Banned-ingredient scan (EU Cosmetic Annex II) returned 0 matches (source: EU Reg. 1223/2009. Scanned against available label text only)
📋 Certifications listed in our databases: none found (registries scanned: EU Ecolabel, US ENERGY STAR, US EPA Safer Choice. Many legitimate products are not enrolled in these schemes)
📋 Medical device registry: not listed in US FDA GUDID or EU EUDAMED (most consumer products are not medical devices and would not be expected to appear)

Sources scanned: GS1 country prefix · Wikidata brand registry · Open Beauty / Food Facts · USDA FDC Branded Foods · Nudger GTIN dataset · EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · US CPSC · US FDA recalls · Health Canada Recalls · NHTSA recalls · ECHA SVHC · REACH Annex XVII · EU RoHS · Stockholm POPs · CLP Annex VI · EU Cosmetic Annex II · EU Ecolabel · US ENERGY STAR · US EPA Safer Choice · US FDA GUDID · EU EUDAMED.
Last refreshed: 2026-10-24.

About this section. We aggregated what we found across 24 public registries and product databases as of 2026-10-24. This is not an authentication, certification, or safety endorsement. Coverage gaps in our source data exist. For definitive verification, please contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator directly.

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Disclaimer. Substance and ingredient information is matched against public government registries (cited above) and may be incomplete or imprecise for a specific batch. This page is informational only and does not constitute medical, legal, or safety advice. For health concerns consult a qualified specialist. For confirmed product safety status refer to the manufacturer and the linked regulatory source.

Provenance

Last updated: 2026-05-21 05:28:18.040000. See About for the full source list.

Digestive - Dark Chocolate

Identity

Description

Regulated substances (4)

Ingredients

Nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Food additive (E-number) (1)

FDA Added to Food (US) (2)

What we found about this product

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Digestive - Dark Chocolate

Identity

Description

Regulated substances (4)

Ingredients

Nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Food additive (E-number) (1)

FDA Added to Food (US) (2)

🔍 What we found about this product

Identifier checks

Registry scans

More from McVitie's

Provenance

See also

Related basics

What we found about this product