Is Pringles Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Pringles

Barcode 5053990127740

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Yes — Pringles is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday; it is an ultra-processed snack.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients. Maltodextrin is an industrially processed refined carbohydrate, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) is an industrial emulsifier. The seasoning also contains flavor enhancers monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, and disodium inosinate; flavoring; dextrose; glucose syrup powder; and modified corn starch. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato puree powder

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

sunflower oil

Oil pressed from sunflower seeds; a common neutral cooking oil used for frying, sautéing, and dressings.
OK

wheat flour

A basic ground flour milled from wheat, commonly used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

corn flour

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

rice flour

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

sour cream onion seasoning mix (wheat starch, flavor enhancers {monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate}, onion powder, dextrose, sunflower oil, table salt, modified corn starch, flavors {milk}, maltodextrin, sugar, sweet whey powder {milk}, sour cream powder {milk}, glucose syrup powder, acidulants {citric acid, malic acid}, milk protein)

A German-style seasoning mix intended to add sour cream–onion flavor, containing dairy derivatives, starches, sugar, and flavor enhancers.
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.
UPF

emulsifier e471

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

salt

Common basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.
OK

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Common questions about Pringles

Is Pringles ultra-processed?

Yes — Pringles by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients. Maltodextrin is an industrially processed refined carbohydrate, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) is an industrial emulsifier. The seasoning also contains flavor enhancers monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, and disodium inosinate; flavoring; dextrose; glucose syrup powder; and modified corn starch. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Pringles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pringles as ultra-processed markers: sour cream onion seasoning mix (wheat starch, flavor enhancers {monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate}, onion powder, dextrose, sunflower oil, table salt, modified corn starch, flavors {milk}, maltodextrin, sugar, sweet whey powder {milk}, sour cream powder {milk}, glucose syrup powder, acidulants {citric acid, malic acid}, milk protein), maltodextrin, emulsifier e471. 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.