PRINGLES

SOUR CREAM & ONION

Barcode 5053990138753

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Yes — SOUR CREAM & ONION is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including maltodextrin, flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), dextrose, glucose syrup, modified corn starch, emulsifier (E471, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), industrially processed palm oil, added “aromaer” (flavorings), and color (annatto extracts). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tørkede poteter
OK

vegetabilske oljer (solsikke, palme, mais) i varierende proporsjoner
OK

hvetemel
OK

maismel
OK

rismel
OK

rømme - og løkkrydderblanding (løkpulver, hvetestivelse, maltodextrin, smaksforsterkere (mononatriumglutamat, dinatriumguanylat, dinatriuminosinat), dekstrose, solsikkeolje, salt, aromaer (melk), sukker, rømmepulver (melk), modifisert maisstivelse, søtt mysepulver (melk), glukosesirup, syrer (sitronsyre, melkesyre, eplesyre), melkeproteiner)
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 mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

fargestoff (annattoekstrakter norbixin)

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Common questions about SOUR CREAM & ONION

Is SOUR CREAM & ONION ultra-processed?

Yes — SOUR CREAM & ONION by PRINGLES is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including maltodextrin, flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), dextrose, glucose syrup, modified corn starch, emulsifier (E471, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), industrially processed palm oil, added “aromaer” (flavorings), and color (annatto extracts). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in SOUR CREAM & ONION are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in SOUR CREAM & ONION as ultra-processed markers: 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.