McVitie's Dessert Cake Bars Raspberry Ripple Flavour

The barcode 5000168019178 is associated with McVitie’s Dessert Cake Bars (Raspberry Ripple Flavour), a popular confectionery product from McVitie’s, a brand under Mondelez International. Below are key details based on available information:

Product Overview

• Brand: McVitie’s (owned by Mondelez International)
• Product Type: Dessert cake bar (a type of sponge cake bar with a raspberry-flavored ripple filling)
• Flavour: Raspberry Ripple (contains raspberry-flavored syrup or jam-like filling)
• Packaging: Typically sold in individual bars or multi-packs (e.g., 6 or 12 bars per pack).
• Country of Origin: Usually manufactured in the UK or Europe (check packaging for exact origin).
• Allergens: Contains wheat (gluten), sugar, and may include milk (depending on the specific recipe). Always verify the label for allergens, as formulations can vary by region.

Nutritional and Ingredient Highlights

While exact nutritional data may vary by region or batch, typical ingredients for this product include:

• Base: Wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, leavening agents (e.g., baking powder), and emulsifiers (e.g., lecithin).
• Filling: Raspberry-flavored syrup or jam (may contain sugar, fruit juice concentrate, pectin, and natural flavors).
• Additives: Preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate), artificial colors (e.g., E124/ponceau 4R for the raspberry color), and possibly hydrogenated vegetable oils (check for trans fats if health-conscious).
• Sugar Content: Likely high (common in cake bars due to the dessert nature). A single bar may contain ~20–25g of sugar (varies by size).