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Nicola Sturgeon's declaration that Jaffa Cakes are "definitely a biscuit" has reignited an age-old debate about the sweet treat.

The question of whether the McVitie's snacks are classified as a biscuit or cake is one that has divided Brits for some time.

In 1991, McVitie’s was forced to go to court to defend its categorisation of the treat as cakes in a Value Added Tax (VAT) tribunal.

Since then, Jaffa Cakes are legally considered as cakes, which means the McVitie's does not have to pay the additional VAT that is required for chocolate covered biscuits.

But the Scottish First Minister insisted during today's press briefing that Jaffa Cakes are biscuits.

"In my humble opinion, a Jaffa cake is definitely a biscuit," she said.

"But there you go... that's probably one of the most controversial things I've said, and a brief attempt at humour in an otherwise difficult time."


https://uk.yahoo.com/news/nicola-stu...131200975.html


...a cake or a biscuit...?...