NewsUK NewsMcVitiesSome of McVitie’s iconic British biscuits including Jaffa Cakes and Digestives are set to have their recipes changed in order to meet a new nutrition framework06:18, 30 Jul 2026A selection of iconic British biscuits are set to face a major change as they could be made ‘healthier’.‌McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes are among several biscuits that could have their recipes altered including Digestives, Chocolate Digestives, Hobnobs, Rich Tea and Ginger Nuts.‌Owner Pladis plans to change existing recipes so that more of its products contain less sugar, salt and saturated fat.‌Products could also be reformulated to contain higher levels of fibre and protein.It is yet to be confirmed by Pladis which individual recipes will be changed or when reformulated products could reach supermarket shelves.‌The company said it wanted to double the sales volume of products offering what it considers a “better nutritional balance” by 2030.Around 10 per cent of its current sales volume comes from products meeting the new criteria. As part of the plan new products will also be introduced.Dr Jennifer Moss, chief research and development officer at Pladis, said: “People don’t buy biscuits and chocolate because they’re looking for a lecture on nutrition – they buy them because they enjoy them.‌“Great taste will always come first. What is changing is that consumers increasingly want more choice.“They want products that fit their lifestyles and wellbeing goals, but they still expect the same great taste. We believe the brands that succeed in the future will be the ones that can deliver both.”Pladis, which also owns Jacob’s, Carr’s and Ülker, has created a global nutrition framework to determine which recipes meet its new standards.‌The framework considers nutrients people are encouraged to consume more of, such as fibre and protein, as well as those many shoppers want to reduce.Around 676 tonnes of sugar had already been removed from recipes in the UK – the equivalent of approximately 169 million teaspoons.McVitie’s previously changed the recipes of several popular biscuits in 2020 to reduce their sugar and salt content.Article continues belowThose products included Original Digestives, Rich Tea, Chocolate Digestives, Hobnobs, Chocolate Hobnobs, Caramel Digestives and Ginger Nuts.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌RecipesChocolateMcVities