Pringles

Pringles Salt & Vinegar

Barcode 5053990167531

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Yes — Pringles Salt & Vinegar is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and formulations, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavour enhancers (disodium guanylate, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate), and an emulsifier (E471, mono- and diglycerides). These ingredients classify it as an ultra-processed food under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 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.
UPF

vegetable oils (sunflower, palm, corn)

A blend of plant-based oils from sunflower, palm, and corn, often used for frying or oiling flavor carriers.
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

salt and vinegar seasoning (barley)

A seasoning mix flavored with salt and vinegar, containing barley as a grain component; includes flavorings and possibly additives.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
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

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

A group of food additives used to enhance savory taste, including monosodium glutamate (MSG), disodium guanylate, and disodium inosinate.
OK

salt

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

acids (citric acid, malic acid)

A mixture of edible organic acids used to provide sourness and to adjust acidity (citric acid and malic acid).
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides (e471) emulsifier

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

colour (annatto norbixin)

Color additive derived from annatto seeds, containing norbixin.

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Common questions about Pringles Salt & Vinegar

Is Pringles Salt & Vinegar ultra-processed?

Yes — Pringles Salt & Vinegar by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and formulations, including maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), flavour enhancers (disodium guanylate, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate), and an emulsifier (E471, mono- and diglycerides). These ingredients classify it as an ultra-processed food under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Pringles Salt & Vinegar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Pringles Salt & Vinegar as ultra-processed markers: vegetable oils (sunflower, palm, corn), maltodextrin, flavour enhancers (disodium guanylate, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate), 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.