Parle G Original is a celebrated Indian glucose biscuit, known for its sweet, milky taste and notable crunch. It’s widely consumed with tea, coffee, or milk and remains one of the most iconic biscuits in India—and globally.WikipediaZingox Foods UK

Ingredients & Additives

According to UK-based listings for the 80 g pack, the ingredients include:

• Wheat flour

• Sugar

• RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) palm oil

• Ammonium bicarbonate (raising agent)

• Sodium bicarbonate (raising agent)

• Milk powder

• Artificial vanilla flavourZingox Foods UKChai Masala & Indian Tea Spices

Additionally, broader formulations from Open Food Repo (covering Parle G variants like the 56.4 g pack) list:

• Wheat flour, sugar, RBD palm oil, invert syrup, leavening agents (ammonium and sodium bicarbonate), salt, skim milk powder, artificial vanilla flavour, emulsifiers of vegetable origin (such as soy lecithin or mono- and diglyceride esters and sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate), and sodium metabisulfite as a preservativeFood RepoFig App.

Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

Different sources estimate slightly varying values:

These figures are consistent with typical values for Parle G.

Additives Summary

• Raising agents: Ammonium bicarbonate & sodium bicarbonate help the biscuit rise.

• Emulsifiers: Soy lecithin and mono-/diglyceride esters aid texture and ingredient blending.

• Preservative (in some versions): Sodium metabisulfite may be used to extend shelf life.

• Artificial flavour: Vanilla added for signature taste.Food RepoFig App

Allergen & Dietary Information

• Contains wheat (gluten) and milk, so it's not vegan.Zingox Foods UKFood Repo

• A VeganIndia Redditor concurs:

  “Parle G is not vegan because it has milk solids.”Reddit

• It does not contain eggs, making it suitable for vegetarians.

• Contains soy-derived emulsifiers in some versions.