Yes — Original is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used primarily in UPFs: maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added colorants (annatto, norbixin). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients according to the NOVA classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Lightly sea salted hand cooked crisps
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
Fruit & Nut Mix
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Not UPF
Notenmix Mélange de Noix ongebrand - non grillé
Alesto Selection, Alesto
Not UPF
Walnusskerne naturbelassen
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Not UPF
PROPERCHIPS Sea Salt Lentil Chips
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Not UPF
Noix de cajou & cranberries
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Not UPF
Tortilla Nachips Original
Old El Paso
Not UPF
Nut & fruit mix classic
Alesto, Lidl
Not UPF
Yes — Original by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used primarily in UPFs: maltodextrin (an industrially produced refined carbohydrate), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added colorants (annatto, norbixin). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients according to the NOVA classification.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Original as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, emulsifier e471. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lightly Salted Potato chips by Kettle, Anglesey sea salt crisps by Pipers, Walkers Ready Salted Crisps 6pk by Walkers. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.