Pringles

Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour

Barcode 5053990162765

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Yes — Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrial sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), added flavourings, and refined palm oil, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

6 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

bacon seasoning [yeast powder
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate)
OK

rusk powder (wheat)
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

sweet whey powder(_milk_)]
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

colour (anatto norbixin)

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Common questions about Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour

Is Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrial sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), maltodextrin (an industrially processed carbohydrate), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), added flavourings, and refined palm oil, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Pringles Smokey Bacon Flavour as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavourings, colour (paprika extract), citric acid, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier. 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.