Digestive Biscuits

Digestive biscuits are a crisp, sweet biscuit originating from the United Kingdom, traditionally made with wholemeal flour, sugar, butter, and a raising agent like sodium bicarbonate. They are known for their slightly gritty texture and are often enjoyed with tea or used as a base for dessert crusts.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These biscuits are primarily a source of carbohydrates and fats, with a moderate amount of fiber from the wholemeal flour. A single biscuit typically provides around 70-80 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	75 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	3.5 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	60 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.02 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg
Folate	8 µg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Selenium	1.5 µg

Per 1 biscuit (approx. 15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Despite their name, digestive biscuits were not originally created to aid digestion, though the baking soda was historically believed to have neutralizing properties. They are a cultural staple in British tea time and have inspired numerous variations globally.