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Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour by Pringles
Pringles

Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour

Barcode 5053990175888
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including dextrose, yeast extract, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, flavourings, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

10 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
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • 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
    cheese-chilli-seasoning (lactose (milk))
  • OK
    buttermilk powder
    Dried dairy product made from buttermilk; a processed milk derivative used to add dairy flavor and moisture.
  • 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.
  • OK
    (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides)
  • OK
    potassium chloride
    Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    cheese powder (milk)
    A dairy-derived powder made from dehydrated cheese, often used to flavor snacks and mixes; typically processed and fortified for shelf-stable convenience.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    spices (chilli, white pepper)
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    calcium lactate
    Calcium lactate used as an acidity regulator or buffer in foods; an isolated compound used as a food additive.
  • 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.
  • OK
    corn starch
    A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
  • 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 Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour

Is Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including dextrose, yeast extract, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, flavourings, and emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Pringles Hot Flamin' Cheese Flavour as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, dextrose, cheese powder (milk), lactic acid, yeast extract, calcium lactate, maltodextrin, colour (paprika extract), 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.

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