Pringles

Pringles sour cream

Barcode 5053990107384

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Yes — Pringles sour cream is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and includes several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. These include: flavor enhancers (mononatriumglutamat, dinatriumguanylat, dinatriuminosinat), refined extracted sugars (dextrose), partially hydrogenated oil (teilweise gehärtetes sonnenblumenöl), industrial emulsifier (E471 / mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), maltodextrin (a refined starch derivative), generic added “aromen” (flavouring), and colour (annatto). The presence of these industrial formulations clearly classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato puree powder

Powder formed from dehydrated potato used to make instant mashed potatoes.
OK

pflanzliche öle (sonneblume, mais)
OK

rice flour

A basic, finely milled starch from white rice used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking.
OK

_weizenstärke_
OK

corn flour

Fine flour milled from maize, used for baking, thickening, and coating foods.
OK

sauerrahm-zwiebel-würzmischung (geschmackverstärker (mononatriumglutamat, dinatriumguanylat, dinatriuminosinat), zwiebelpulver, dextrose, teilweise gehärtetes sonnenblumenöl)
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

süßmolkenpulver (_milch_)
OK

_laktose_ (_milch_)
OK

säuerungsmittel (citronensäure, milchsäure, apfelsäure)
OK

sauerrahmpulver (_milch_)
OK

aromen (_milch_)
OK

_milcheiweiß_
OK

kartoffelstärke
OK

hefeextrakt
UPF

emulsifier e471

A food additive consisting of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids used to improve texture and emulsification in processed foods.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

table salt

Common edible salt used as a basic seasoning in food.
OK

farbstoff (anatto)

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Common questions about Pringles sour cream

Is Pringles sour cream ultra-processed?

Yes — Pringles sour cream by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and includes several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. These include: flavor enhancers (mononatriumglutamat, dinatriumguanylat, dinatriuminosinat), refined extracted sugars (dextrose), partially hydrogenated oil (teilweise gehärtetes sonnenblumenöl), industrial emulsifier (E471 / mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), maltodextrin (a refined starch derivative), generic added “aromen” (flavouring), and colour (annatto). The presence of these industrial formulations clearly classifies the product as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Pringles sour cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pringles sour cream as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier e471, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.