Pringles

Texas Barbecue Sauce

Barcode 5053990172252

Yes — Texas Barbecue Sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barbecue flavor enhancers (listed as “barbecue bonucleotides”), an industrially produced flavoring component. It also contains sunflower colour (annatto norbixin), an extracted color additive. The remaining recognizable ingredients, such as sunflower oil, flours, tomato powder, spices, garlic powder, and acids, do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sunflower oil

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

wheat flour

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

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

garlic powder

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

sunflower colour (annatto norbixin)

Natural food colorant derived from annatto, used to impart yellow to orange hues in foods; may be processed in facilities that handle soy.

Common questions about Texas Barbecue Sauce

Is Texas Barbecue Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Texas Barbecue Sauce by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains barbecue flavor enhancers (listed as “barbecue bonucleotides”), an industrially produced flavoring component. It also contains sunflower colour (annatto norbixin), an extracted color additive. The remaining recognizable ingredients, such as sunflower oil, flours, tomato powder, spices, garlic powder, and acids, do not independently determine the classification.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.