Pringles, Kellogg

Pringles Texas BBQ

Barcode 5053990161966

Scanned 171 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pringles Texas BBQ is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), unspecified flavourings and smoke flavourings, maltodextrin, palm oil, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

dehydrated potatoes

Powdery or granulated dried potatoes obtained by removing water, used as a base or extender in snacks and mixes.
OK

vegetable oils (sunflower, palm, corn) in varying proportions
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

barbecue seasoning (sugar, lactose {milk}, salt, onion powder, flavour enhancers {monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides}, tomato powder, paprika powder, yeast extract, flavourings, smoke flavourings, carob powder, acidity regulator {sodium diacetate}, acids {malic acid, citric acid}, garlic powder, sunflower oil, corn starch, colour {paprika extract}, maltodextrin)
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

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

Emulsifier derived from fatty acids (mono- and diglycerides) used to blend ingredients and improve texture in processed foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

colour (annatto norbixin)

Color additive derived from annatto seeds, containing norbixin.

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Common questions about Pringles Texas BBQ

Is Pringles Texas BBQ ultra-processed?

Yes — Pringles Texas BBQ by Pringles, Kellogg is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), unspecified flavourings and smoke flavourings, maltodextrin, palm oil, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pringles Texas BBQ are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pringles Texas BBQ as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier, colour (annatto norbixin). 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.