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Pringles sour cream by Pringles
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Pringles sour cream

Barcode 5053990107384
Scanned  205  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

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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.

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.

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