Biscuit, sweet, plain

Commercially prepared, plain sweet biscuits made without added flavourings, chocolate, fruit or nuts.

The majority of nutrients, including proximates, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids were derived from the analysis of composite and individual samples of 9 types of biscuits (1x Paradise Rich Shortbread biscuits, 1x Coles Family Assorted biscuits (including Anzac, Gingernut, Milk Coffee, Nice, Scotch and Koala biscuits), 1x Arnott's Gingernut biscuits and 1xWoolworth's Homebrand Honey Tiny Bears biscuits) purchased in supermarkets in SA, WA, QLD and NSW in 2008 (2008 KFP). Cryp, Mg and P were derived from a composite sample of 6 types of biscuits (1x Arnotts Marie, Nice, Milk Coffee, Milk Arrowroot, 1x Sunshine Milk Coffee and 1xWestons Marie) purchased in Adelaide in 1987. Heavy metals were determined in composite samples purchased in NSW, QLD and VIC in 1998 and 2000. Trace elements were analysed in samples purchased nationally in 2004. Folate was determined in a composite of 6 types of biscuit (Arnotts Milk Arrowroot, Nice, Granita, Morning Coffee, Paradise Marie, Home Brand Milk Arrowroot) purchased in Sydney in March 2005. Note low sum of proximates - data should be used with caution.