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Pringles · snack

Pringles Sour Cream & Onion

Name: Pringles Sour Cream & Onion
Brand: Pringles

Highly processed snack with concerning additives and excessive sodium levels.

VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreePalm Oil-Free

score

/ 100

Ingredient Breakdown

1 red · 6 amber · 2 green

Calories

534 per 100g

Serving

30g (about 14 crisps)

Sugar

2.5g (3% daily value)

Sat. Fat

10g (35% daily value)

Very high in saturated fat and sodium

Contains MSG and artificial flavor enhancers

Highly processed with minimal nutritional value

Not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or gluten sensitivity

Full Analysis

Ingredients (11)

Dehydrated potatoes

aka Potato flakes

While from potatoes, the dehydration process removes beneficial nutrients and fiber.

Daily Intake — Processed form removes fiber and nutrients

MODERATE

Vegetable oils

Controversial

aka Palm oil, sunflower oil

High in saturated fats, palm oil has environmental concerns.

Daily Intake — Contains 35% of daily saturated fat per serving

MODERATE

Rice flour

Natural binding agent, generally safe with no major concerns.

SAFE

Wheat starch

Natural thickening agent, though contains gluten.

Daily Intake — Contains gluten

SAFE

Sour cream & onion seasoning

aka Flavoring mix

Contains multiple artificial flavors and high sodium levels.

Daily Intake — High sodium content

MODERATE

Salt

Excessive levels contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk.

Daily Intake — Contains 25% of daily sodium limit per serving

HIGH RISK

Monosodium glutamate

E621 Controversial

aka MSG

Generally recognized as safe but can trigger symptoms in MSG-sensitive people.

Daily Intake — May cause headaches in sensitive individuals

MODERATE

Lactose

aka Milk sugar

Natural milk sugar but problematic for lactose-intolerant consumers.

Daily Intake — Not suitable for lactose intolerant individuals

MODERATE

Tartaric acid

E334

Natural acid used for flavor enhancement, generally safe.

SAFE

Disodium inosinate

E631 Controversial

aka Flavor enhancer

Artificial flavor enhancer that works with MSG to intensify taste.

Daily Intake — Synthetic flavor enhancer

MODERATE

Disodium guanylate

E627 Controversial

aka Flavor enhancer

Another artificial flavor enhancer often combined with MSG.

Daily Intake — Synthetic flavor enhancer

MODERATE

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Fun Fact

Pringles are technically not potato chips but 'potato crisps' because they're only 42% potato content and are made from a dough rather than sliced potatoes.

Made by Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company)

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