Vegan Food UK, which revealed the news, warned biscuit lovers to check the ingredients list to make sure they are buying the new recipe

The recipe has been changed and the biscuits are now free-from animal ingredients

McVities Original Digestives are now suitable for vegans, according to Vegan Food UK.

The major online organization, which has profiles on social media as well as a website, shared the news via its Instagram account.

'Fantastic news'

"Mcvities Original Digestives are now vegan," said the organization.

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"Fantastic news, because who doesn't love a digestive biscuit right?

"Even though the recipe has changed...make sure you check the label still as it may be the old recipe."

Vegan biscuits

The humble digestive joins a growing list of biscuits which - accidentally or by design - are free from animal products, many of which are available in UK supermarkets.

These include Oreos, Lotus Original Caramel Biscuits, Fox's Ginger Crinkle Crunch Biscuits, Crawford's Pink Wafers, Chocolate Chip Hobnobs, and Bourbon Biscuits among others.