Pringles, Pringles - Kellogg

Sour Cream & Onion®

Barcode 5053990167845

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Yes — Sour Cream & Onion® is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (pre-identified UPF), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), modified maize starch, emulsifier E471, and added flavours. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.
OK

sauerrahm-zwiebel-würzmischung (zwiebelpulver, weizenstärke, maltodextrin)
OK

mononatriumglutamat
OK

dinatriumguanylat
OK

dinatriuminosinat
UPF

dextrose

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

table salt

Common edible salt used as a basic seasoning in food.
OK

aromen (milch)
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
OK

sauerrahmpulver (milch)
OK

modifizierte maisstärke
OK

süßmolkenpulver (milch)
OK

glucosesirup
OK

säuerungsmittel
OK

citronensäure
OK

milchsäure
OK

äpfelsäure
OK

milcheiweiß
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.
OK

farbstof (annato)
OK

norbixin

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Common questions about Sour Cream & Onion®

Is Sour Cream & Onion® ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream & Onion® by Pringles, Pringles - Kellogg is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including dextrose (pre-identified UPF), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), modified maize starch, emulsifier E471, and added flavours. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Sour Cream & Onion® are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sour Cream & Onion® as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, 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.