Pringles

Sour Cream & Onion

Barcode 5053990179060

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Sour Cream & Onion is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, monosodium glutamate, natural flavors, yeast extract, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, and invert sugar. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

dried potatoes
OK

vegetable oil (corn, cottonseed, high oleic soybean, and/or sunflower oil)
OK

degerminated yellow corn flour
OK

cornstarch

A fine, gluten-free starch derived from corn kernels, used as a thickener and binder in many foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
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

mono - and diglycerides. contains 2% or less of salt
OK

whey

Liquid byproduct of cheese-making containing lactose and whey proteins; commonly used as an ingredient in dairy products and beverages.
OK

sour cream (cream, nonfat milk, cultures)
OK

monosodium glutamate
OK

onion powder

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
UPF

dextrose

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

sugar

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

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.
OK

nonfat milk
OK

citric acid

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

sodium caseinate
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

disodium inosinate
UPF

disodium guanylate

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

buttermilk

A dairy product produced by culture or fermentation of milk; a liquid with mild tang and fat, used as a baking liquid or beverage.
OK

malic acid

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

inverted sugar

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, resulting in a sweeter, more stable sugar syrup often used in baking and confectionery.
OK

cultured nonfat milk
OK

cream

A dairy product consisting of the high-fat layer skimmed from milk; commonly used as a ingredient to add richness and fat to dishes.
OK

wheat starch. contains milk and wheat ingredients

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Common questions about Sour Cream & Onion

Is Sour Cream & Onion ultra-processed?

Yes — Sour Cream & 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 such as maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, monosodium glutamate, natural flavors, yeast extract, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, and invert sugar. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

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

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Sour Cream & Onion as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, dextrose, natural flavors, yeast extract, disodium guanylate, inverted sugar. 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.