McVities Digestive Biscuits Reviews
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“Bring back the old recipe!”
Written on: 15/04/2013
Since they went to ‘low fat’ they are always broken in the packs and don’t taste right. Why don’t these big companies ever listen to their customers. Bring back the old recipe! Bring back the old recipe! Bring back the old recipe! Bring back the old recipe! (read more)
“Mcvities chocolate digestives”
Written on: 13/04/2013
Absolutely gutted that Mcvities have changed their recipe, absolutely loved the old recipe and I will no longer be buying Mcvities as I really do think the supermarkets own brand taste better or at the very least, on the same par. The new biscuits taste oilier and less crunchy. Mcvities, what were you thinking?! You can add me to the list of lost customers. (read more)
“Burnt edges”
Written on: 07/04/2013 by newlgrays
I would like McVities to bake their Digestives a little longer so that they became burnt around the edges , some packs have nice burnt edges , other packs are wishy washy , even the packs that are a little burnt is not enough but otherwise they are my favourites and also the birds love them too ! (read more)
“destroyed a favourite”
Written on: 27/03/2013
Extremely disappointed with the new recipe, biscuit tastes completely different, is smaller and has signific antly less chocolate. Mcvities you have made a huge mistake with your new recipe, please go back ti the tried and loved recipe of old. I will not be buying these biscuits again. Do not waste your money, may as well buy cheap supermarket own brand. (read more)
“New Lo Fat Digestive”
Written on: 23/03/2013
An old favorite is now lo fat and tasteless, we will not be buying any more yet another victim of the FAT obsession. (read more)
“Snide biscuits”
Written on: 22/03/2013 by Smullen20
I asked my wife why she bought snide chocolate biscuits and was surprised when she said they were McVities. They honestly tasted like one of the cheap brands and certainly not a premium biscuit you don't mind paying a bit more for and they're smaller. Time to look for a new chocolate biscuit that tastes like chocolate. (read more)
“WHY!!....”
Written on: 06/03/2013 by Reeper
Why spoil the traditional well known, well loved McVities biscuit. Mcvities digestive choc biscuits have always been part of my family and friends upbringing. We will be boycotting mcvities in search of other brands. I'm sure they will notice a down turn in sales. Mcvities you have made a 'bad move'. (read more)
“Why change something so good?”
Written on: 25/02/2013 by Norman123
We have been eating McVitee digestives since childhood. We bought our last packet today. What on earth have they done to them? They are usually broken in the packet, they taste odd, almost a nasty back taste and they are nothing like the original biscuit. They had it right, now they have got it very wrong. What a shame. Another British institution gone. (read more)
“Awesome”
Written on: 20/11/2012
Really good and has a lot of taste in it. The undisputed king of the large diameter biscuits, this is truly an iconic biscuit. Found in two main varieties, SweetMeal and WholeMeal, the digestive biscuit sets a standard for the whole biscuit world. Its satisfying nature make the biscuit eater consider how many to have at a time 1,2 or maybe 3. It's versatile providing the base for many more elaborate biscuits, (see Chocolate Caramels), and even chocolate covered biscuit bars such as the... (read more)
“ Great British tea dunking biscuit is no longer!”
Written on: 20/09/2012 by Diginoo (1 review written)
I have been eating plain and chocolate digestives ever since I was a baby 40 years ago, although I cannot vouch for what they tasted like in the first 10 years of my life I do know that as a kid visiting my grandparents who brought tinned biscuits in Walthamstow London they never tasted as nice like Mcvities! Our family have noticed that Mcvities have not been the same lately - firstly you buy a packet and find that nearly half a dozen at each end of the packet are broken to a certain... (read more)
Biran's Response to Diginoo's Review
Written on: 20/05/2013
I fully agree with this review, the number of broken biscuits in every pack is a disgrace. I will be looking around for something else now
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“Nice Thick Crunchy Digestive”
Written on: 18/09/2012 by doenhelena (3 reviews written)
Happy buy, on offer so thought i'd change from usual brand and loved the dense, crunchier texture. Recommended. (read more)
“Terrible”
Written on: 03/08/2012
They have ruined a perfectly good biscuit. Very crumbly, cannot dunk. Time to try the ownbrands. (read more)
Disey345's Comment
Written on: 10/04/2013
Try Marks & Spencer digestives. Much superior, better flavour and best of all, don't fall apart so easily. I swtched last year after yet another package of biscuits in which the majority of the contents were broken. Would never willingly go back to McVities. Serves them right for changing the recipe!
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“So disappointed”
Written on: 16/07/2012
Thought Id purchased the wrong brand so had a re-check. Saw the comments online and find it hard to understand the logic behind this change. They might as well have discontinued the line and save themselves some pain. Will now try another brand as a last resort. (read more)
“Good gone bad”
Written on: 02/07/2012 by Barbarajean (1 review written)
I have eaten McVities plain digestive biscuits for more than 60 years as my parents always bought these, a habit I continued. Our biscuit tin always contained a packet of McVities plan digestive. I thought I must have been imagining things when they began to taste different. I happened to mention this to someone else who said they too had wondered what was different. They are now oily, stick to your teeth and taste completely unpleasant. What on earth have you done? Why did change... (read more)
“dry”
Written on: 21/06/2012
These are nothing like I remember! Dry, crumbly, lacking in flavour. What the hell happened here? I used to love these, but no more.Have we been taken over again?? (read more)
“McVities Digestives - Product Quality ”
Written on: 16/04/2012
As someone who has worked in the food industry getting on for 20 years, and for some of the UK's biggest brands, I cannot believe that the McVities Brand Team have allowed the current biscuit into the Supermarkets. The reduction in fat levels has reduced it to a fragile pile of crumbled mess that can only be damaging to this (previously) great brand. I've just thrown away approx. 30% of a newly opened packet - and this isn't the first time. Someone at McVities need to take action before... (read more)
Miriamstewarttaylor's Comment
Written on: 30/12/2012
What a disappointment it all is, A calamity! These biscuits were a part of life, I could not believe it would change, I thought it must be me, So I keep buying them, Then thinking we must be getting old stock down here Downunder, I have a freezer full of packets with just one out of them,
Crikey they are just nasty, A substitute for the most excellent tea biscuit ever conceived ,I think Not! , yes they should change the packet! these are not McVities Digestives,as we know them. They are crumb rounds for a bland cheesecake base.
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“Very Good”
Written on: 25/01/2012 by lalalalala
I have been buying mcvities biscuits for years now, and have never had any problems with packaging of condition of the biscuits on purchase. I have however noticed that the price of mcvities biscuits is increasing, which tends to make people go for the cheaper 'non-branded' products. As a long-term customer i will be staying loyal to mcvities, as long as the price stays affordable i have no complaints! (read more)
Guest's Response to lalalalala's Review
Written on: 05/06/2012
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“I've just phoned McVities customer care line to report...”
Written on: 28/02/2011
I've just phoned McVities customer care line to report the following problems with their product - (and also referred them to this web page) -
What on earth has happened with McVities plain digestive biscuits?
For several months I have been finding higher and higher proportions of broken biscuits in packets. At first I put this down to the idiots the local shops employ as shelf stackers. However, packets bought more recently from large retailers have been just the same and this weekend...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 23/02/2012
yes i agree, infact i have to throw away about 6 or seven biscuits because they are crumbs. great for mc vities, not so great for me... this has been happening more and more over the last 6 months.
is it a mc vities plan to sell more packets.
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“I say boycott the biscuits altogether until McVities...”
Written on: 31/12/2010 by Johnehart (1 review written)
I say boycott the biscuits altogether until McVities listen. I have been eating and enjoying them until now for the past 20 years and have found the quality and taste steadily declining. I have sent my wife half mad asking her to shop at different outlets in an effort to find any of good quality. I have found that they vary in texture and colour, appear only half baked at times, and many are so broken i just feed them to the birds. As a child I used to buy broken biscuits for two pence - now... (read more)
Guest's Response to Johnehart's Review
Written on: 29/03/2012
I agree, just don't buy them until they revert to the old recipe. The company is just covering their backsides because of "anti-fat" pressure groups when they say they are only reacting to customer's demands.
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“ Iam a McVities Digestive eater I eat two to three...”
Written on: 30/08/2010
Iam a McVities Digestive eater I eat two to three 500g packets a week.Thats the only biscuits I eat and have been eating them for the past 7years.I bought two packets last Monday from a reputable supermarket and the Biscuits were soft and broken the two packets and I tipped them in the bin. Iam that person who doesnot like eating broken biscuits.I was very disappointed. How does guarrantee that the packets they are buying are not broken and soft as I dont want a repeat of it. I live 10... (read more)
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“After eating delicious McVities Digestive biscuits all...”
Written on: 08/08/2010
After eating delicious McVities Digestive biscuits all my life I can now only buy "New lowest Ever saturated fats-same Delicious Taste".....Wrong! The Trades Descriptions Act could be invoked here. They taste like a cross between longer baked Dog biscuits and ships Hard Tack. Where is the smooth, gently crumbing , rich tasting dunking biscuit of old? Blow the "Diet Police"--bring back all the lovely fats that made them so delicious PLEASE (read more)
“In reply to the previous reviewers comments, McVities...”
Written on: 24/06/2010
In reply to the previous reviewers comments, McVities have reduced the fat content of their digestive biscuits and in my opinion this has reduced the taste and made them much more fragile. This is the second fat reduction in two years but I think it is a mistake. They already produce a "light" version so why not give consumers the choice and bring back the old recipe. (read more)
Martinbearton's Comment
Written on: 23/07/2010
I found this review very helpful because... it mirrors my exact views.
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<br/>McVities seem obsessive about FAT in their products. These are treat foods not staples. This is all unfortunately part of our overly controlling society, in our thoughts and our food. The pleasure has been 'healthed' out of their products, I never by them at all anymore and by luxury treats that still contain proper ingredients, such as fat and flavour !!!
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<br/>Eventually we will be living in a world where we consume a government controlled diet of news religion thoughts and foods. Role on 1984.
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Johnlcroft's Comment
Written on: 27/11/2010
The reduced fat content in McVities Digestives is not driven solely by health concerns. You can bet they have a laboratory working on making the biscuits cheaper to produce using substitute ingredients whilst monitoring taste with a panel of "experts". The price hasn't gone down so profits have probably gone up, meanwhile the biscuits aren't as good, taste off even when freshly opened and don't keep once opened. Shame on them.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 10/02/2012
they have no choice. In this day and age, peopel are health concerned. The united states spend the most int he world on health care and yet has the highest rate of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular health diseases. Consumers are always told to compare nutrition fact tables and go for the lowest fat, lowest cholesterol, lowest calories etc. I think mcvities is willing to sacrifice the taste for a bigger fan base. If you compare many simliar crackers side by side, and mcvities digestive crackers are so much higher in all the "nutrients to limit", they are definitely going to plummet in sales and loose a large potential customer base.
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“We have been passionate consumers of McVitie's...”
Written on: 27/03/2010
We have been passionate consumers of McVitie's Digestive biscuits for years. Our house is seldom without a couple of packs (we always buy the twin pack). However, over recent months we have become concerned and disappointed by the high breakage level. Almost always, it seems nowadays, the first and last biscuit is broken - sometimes shattered - and frequently some further biscuits are damaged at the edges. Does anyone know why? Different packaging machinery? Less outer protection? Or... (read more)
“I was a big fan of Mcvities Digestivies until they...”
Written on: 28/02/2010
I was a big fan of Mcvities Digestivies until they decided to make the 'new lower saturated fat' version. I am all for healthy eating but not when it takes something away from the taste. The new version tastes abit like babies' biscuits, it's still crumbly but lost that full oaty/wheaty flavour, tastes too milky. Since the lower cal version exists anyway, please bring back the original for those of us who don't mind saturated fats every now and then! (read more)
“they are simply delicious and very helpful with...”
Written on: 01/02/2010 by Janka (1 review written)
they are simply delicious and very helpful with digestion.Thank you very much for making and selling them.They helped me with my problems.I am so grateful!!!!!!!!! At the moment I am living in New Zealand and I was so happy to find them in the supermarket.Thank you!!!!!!!!!! (read more)
“McVities Digestive are the best biscuits ever, the...”
Written on: 02/09/2009
McVities Digestive are the best biscuits ever, the texture and the flavor are superb. they are somewhat fragile but they are the best. (read more)
“As aforementioned McVities Digestive Biscuits are...”
Written on: 02/06/2009
As aforementioned McVities Digestive Biscuits are wonderful with tea...also good with cheese, jam, ham, any sweet or savory topping really! Not too sweet , just perfect for anytime of the day or night. Does anyone know how good they are for you though health wise? i eat at least 5 - 6 a day... (read more)
“McVities Digestives are the best biscuits in the...”
Written on: 14/01/2009 by ServiceFinder (10 reviews written)
McVities Digestives are the best biscuits in the world. Hob nobs are good, but a chocolate digestive just does it.
They work equally well with Tea or Coffee, or as a odd treat. But it is really in conjunction with the aforementioned beverages that this biscuit comes into its own.
Also you occasionally get offers (bogof or 1/2 price) on these in various food outlets.
Sublime! one of the best reasons to stick to the UK!
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“Once you have one you will find yourself devouring the...”
Written on: 18/03/2008
Once you have one you will find yourself devouring the entire packet in one fell swoop. If I were to describe it to someone who had never eaten one it would be as Gods own biscuit. (read more)
“everyone seems to like them!!”
Written on: 04/02/2008 by chez18 (172 reviews written)
everyone seems to like them!! (read more)
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“Overall, a good choice. McVities Digestive Biscuits...”
Written on: 19/10/2007 by golddust1000 (6 reviews written)
Overall, a good choice. McVities Digestive Biscuits are a trusted brand. However, the biscuits lack taste. (read more)
Yellowtimechris's Response to golddust1000's Review
Written on: 21/10/2007
McVities chocolate digestives have a great taste.
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Max Cady's Response to golddust1000's Review
Written on: 21/10/2007
I found this review unhelpful......
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“Is there anything more comforting than a McVities...”
Written on: 05/06/2006 by raehippychick (28 reviews written)
Is there anything more comforting than a McVities chocolate digestive? Now that the stunning summer is over (ahem!) and the days are drawing in, the nights get colder and darker, and I find myself craving comfort food. I love the food of my childhood; warm, cheap and cheerful with the occasional treat. I remember that our bedtimes were very comforting; a bath, a bowl of cereal and then a mug of warm milk with two biscuits while mum read us a story. This ritual was always made extra special if... (read more)
Jonathan Kelly's Response to raehippychick's Review
Written on: 28/07/2006
I can also digest a Digestive here are some thoughts of my own! Seen as the most boring of biscuits by some along with the Rich Tea if not covered with chocolate they would go stale in the cupboard when I was young. Chocolate Digestive they would go down in one. These biscuits cost pennies every one sells them even the corner shop. I have always found a cup of tea or coffee is needed to eat a Digestive called a sweet meal on the biscuit itself.
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<br/>Pull here tab opens the pack of biscuits successfully any one can do this no struggling as we used to do in the old days to undo the top stuck down with glue.
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<br/>Round about 3 inches 7 cm in diameter brown in colour. They must be eaten fresh a day or two later they will go soggy. Crumbly and boring just a plain biscuit needs cheese or better still butter and cheese.
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<br/>These biscuits make a good biscuit base for a cheesecake. Also good for the base of a lemon Meringue pie and for chocolate tarts.
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252776_Anonymous101's Response to raehippychick's Review
Written on: 15/02/2007
A brilliant review. McVities Digestives are arguably the most underrated biscuit in the UK. Great work!
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“Mcvities marketing strategies need to be suggestive...”
Written on: 29/10/2005 by mcsavoiur (1 review written)
Mcvities marketing strategies need to be suggestive with a chocolate digestive! Give it the crumbs up! The three d's - delicious, defined, and delightful, and retail it at 15p as an introductory offer. Don't take my word for it, try it! (read more)
393014_Makosharrk's Response to mcsavoiur's Review
Written on: 18/08/2008
My sisters and I live in the U.S. and we have loved this biscuit since our childhood living in the U.K. However, it is so expensive here. Is there any way of getting a box sent directly to my home of domicile here in the States? I say this because each of our household eat a package a week. I personally eat two. They are great during breaks and of course our tea time.
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“Mcvities Digestive Biscuits are awesome dipped in some...”
Written on: 22/06/2005 by tunasushi
Mcvities Digestive Biscuits are awesome dipped in some hot coffee. (read more)
“Please endavour to make ways through which we can...”
Written on: 04/08/2004 by bymvyc (1 review written)
Please endavour to make ways through which we can purchase Mcvities Digestives in Mt Pleasant Michigan. Once again all your products are the best. And In case you 'd like me to market the product here in Michigan that would be awesome!!!!!!!
But most importantly we need Mcvities here in Michigan, too.
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Daisypie's Comment
Written on: 30/04/2013
I agree with this review, the new recipe is horrible and I will not buy them again, apart from the oily taste it seems impossible to find a whole biscuit in the packet. One word says it all "Rubish".