Pringles

Sour Cream and Onion

Barcode 5053990179039

Scanned 33 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sour Cream and Onion is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin and dextrose (industrial refined sugars), modified maize starch, flavour enhancers such as monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, and yeast extract, plus milk protein, an emulsifier, E471 (mono- and diglycerides), colour, and annatto norbixin. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
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

salt

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

onion seasoning
UPF

dextrose

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

sour cream powder
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production, rich in whey proteins and commonly used as a protein supplement or functional ingredient.
OK

buttermilk powder

Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
OK

flavour enhancers
OK

monosodium glutamate
UPF

disodium guanylate

A nucleotide-based flavor enhancer often used as a synergist with MSG in processed foods.
OK

disodium inosinate
OK

citric acid

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

malic acid

An organic acid used as a acidity regulator and flavouring component in foods; often derived from natural sources.
OK

oat fibre
OK

sweet whey powder
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

acid
OK

sodium diacetate
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
UPF

emulsifier

A generic food additive that helps blend ingredients with different phases (oil and water); often an industrial or processed ingredient.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides

A common food additive used as an emulsifier made from glycerides of fatty acids; often derived from vegetable fats. It helps improve texture and shelf-life.
UPF

colour (color)

A broad category of additives used to impart or enhance color in foods. Can be artificial or natural: includes tartrazine, sunset yellow, caramel color, etc.
UPF

annatto, norbixin

Annatto and norbixin are natural food colorants derived from tropical seeds used to impart yellow-orange colours in foods.

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Common questions about Sour Cream and Onion

Is Sour Cream and Onion ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream and Onion by Pringles is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin and dextrose (industrial refined sugars), modified maize starch, flavour enhancers such as monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, and yeast extract, plus milk protein, an emulsifier, E471 (mono- and diglycerides), colour, and annatto norbixin. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Sour Cream and Onion are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Sour Cream and Onion as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, dextrose, modified maize starch, disodium guanylate, yeast extract, milk protein, emulsifier, mono- and diglycerides, colour (color), 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.