Kellogg's, Pringles

Pringles Original

Barcode 5053990167807

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Yes — Pringles Original is ultra-processed.

Product contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added coloring (annatto norbixin). These extracted/industrial additives classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato puree powder

Powder formed from dehydrated potato used to make instant mashed potatoes.
OK

sunflower oil

Oil pressed from sunflower seeds; a common neutral cooking oil used for frying, sautéing, and dressings.
OK

wheat flour

A basic ground flour milled from wheat, commonly used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

corn flour

Fine flour milled from maize, used for baking, thickening, and coating foods.
OK

rice flour

A basic, finely milled starch from white rice used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking.
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 basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.
UPF

colorant norbixin from annatto

A natural orange-yellow pigment extracted from annatto seeds used to color foods.

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Common questions about Pringles Original

Is Pringles Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Pringles Original by Kellogg's, Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains maltodextrin (an industrially processed sugar), emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), and added coloring (annatto norbixin). These extracted/industrial additives classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pringles Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pringles Original as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, emulsifier e471, colorant norbixin from annatto. 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.