Bolands Fig Roll Biscuits 200 g (Pack of 12)

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Fig rolls contain figs so you may think that they are even good for you. But what’s the truth? Do figs in them make them healthy? We looked at their ingredients and nutritional values in detail to see just how healthy they are. Ingredients in fig rolls Mcvities Fig Rolls have 34.8 g of sugar per 100 g while Jacobs and Bolands Fig Rolls have slightly more (36.8g). Fig Paste (30%), Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Water, Salt, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Wheat Starch, Acid (Citric Acid) Although fig rolls contain only moderate amounts of fat and are not classed as high-fat foods, they are full of sugar and high in calories.

Eating too many too often could result in extra weight gain which you don’t want in pregnancy as it could result in complications. Are fig rolls one of your five a day? Whether you enjoy a chocolate covered delight, or a simple shortbread - we have all the best brands for you to choose from! Like the classic McVities Hobnobs, Digestives, Rich Teas, and Jaffa Cakes that are always a family favourite. Although figs have been used to treat constipation for centuries, eating fig rolls does not have the same effect. Fig rolls don’t contain enough figs in them to decrease constipation. There are studies showing that dried figs are very effective at reducing constipation and this only works if enough dried figs or fig fruit paste is consumed. You won’t be able to consume anywhere near the studied amount by eating fig rolls. Are fig rolls good for diabetics?However, fig rolls are also not classed as high-fat foods which is food with 17.5g of fat per 100g. They come somewhere in middle. Sugar content in fig rolls Some of the biscuits in this list contain palm oil, which may or may not be sustainably sourced. Some vegans choose to avoid palm oil that hasn’t been certified as sustainable because its production destroys the habitats of animals. Cross contamination

The ingredients in fig rolls are quite simple and not very complex. All the popular fig rolls brands use the following: Fig rolls are baked and contain no ingredients that could be potentially harmful in pregnancy. They are perfectly safe to eat if you are pregnant but you should be aware of their high sugar content and high calories. Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, (Vitamin B3), Thiamin (Vitamin B1)], Figs (25%), Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Palm Oil, Salt, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid) There are a few unhealthy ingredients in fig rolls, for example, palm oil which contains 50% saturated fat and different forms of sugar (glucose syrup, sugar). However, fig rolls are high in sugar, high in calories and contain moderate amounts of fat. This makes them quite unhealthy and not so good for you. FAQs Are fig rolls good for constipation?There are many ‘Free From’ brands that are dairy-free and therefore vegan. However, this list looks only at accidentally vegan biscuits, so these aren’t included here. List of Vegan Biscuits

The flour found in fig rolls is refined white flour but to make it healthier they’ve added various vitamins and minerals to it such as calcium, iron and B vitamins. Nutritional information of fig rolls Nutritional values per 100 g Fig rolls have 383 calories per 100 g; per biscuit, this is 65 calories. This makes fig rolls quite calorific and if you are watching your calories you should definitely not have more than one or two at once. Are fig rolls good for you? Phew. Now all that’s out of the way, let’s dive straight into the list of which biscuits are vegan in the UK and which have animal ingredients like milk and eggs. 1. BiscoffAt around 9 g of fat per 100 g, fig rolls are not low in fat. Foods that are low in fat are those with 3g of fat or less per 100g. Fig rolls do not fit these criteria. If you are looking for more sweet treats to tantalise your taste buds, then you can browse our mouth-watering range of Chocolate ! With brands like Toblerone, After Eight, Cadbury and Nestle - you won't be able to resist! Palm oil– contains 50% saturated fat which could cause an increase in cholesterol. This ingredient is very bad for the environment (for people who care). lt;p>Wheat&nbsp;Flour (Wheat&nbsp;Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin),&nbsp;Figs (25%),&nbsp;Glucose Syrup,&nbsp;Sugar,&nbsp;Palm Oil, Salt,&nbsp;Raising Agent/Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate),&nbsp;Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)</p> Fig rolls contain 25-30% of fig filling which is a good thing since dried figs contain various minerals such as magnesium and potassium and B vitamins.