Pringles - Blazin Fried chicken
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
9
0 we grade moderate or higher
6 of them not yet assessed here
Fat per 100g
30g
High
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (9)
This label lists 3 acidity regulators, 2 colours, 2 flavour enhancers, 1 emulsifier and 1 additive.
E471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Emulsifier
What it is. Fat derived emulsifiers, closely related to ordinary dietary fats.
Why it is used. One of the most used additives in food: bread, margarine, ice cream, cakes and sauces.
What the evidence says. The body handles these much as it handles other fats, and EFSA's re-evaluation raised no safety concern at the levels used. They sit in the same broad emulsifier and gut microbiome research question as the others, which remains unsettled.
Permitted without a numerical limit. The fat source is not always stated, which matters for some diets rather than for safety.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E471
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
E621
Monosodium glutamate
Flavour enhancer
What it is. The sodium salt of glutamate, an amino acid found naturally in tomatoes, cheese and mushrooms.
Why it is used. Boosts savoury, umami flavour in stocks, crisps, ready meals and sauces.
What the evidence says. The old idea of MSG causing headaches and flushing, once called Chinese restaurant syndrome, has not held up in controlled trials. Regulators worldwide treat it as safe at normal intake. A genuinely useful example of a feared additive that the evidence exonerates.
Permitted and classed as safe. Adds to total sodium, so it counts towards salt if a product uses a lot.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA, US FDA. Full entry for E621
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E160B Annatto, bixin, norbixin colour
- E160C Paprika extract, capsanthin colour
- E262 Sodium acetates acidity regulator
- E296 Malic acid acidity regulator
- E508 Potassium chloride other
- E635 Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides flavour enhancer
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Sum PUNTO E Pack ************ PRINGLES HOT D BLAZIN FRIED CHICKEN FLAVOUR ORY STACK INGREDIENTS: Dehydrated potatoes, sunflower oil, wheat flour, corn flour, rice flour, spicy fried chicken flavour sing cayenne pepper), maltodextrin, sugar, flavourings, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5-ribonucleotides a milk powder (milk), rapeseed oil, colour (paprika extract)), maltodextrin, emulsifier (E471), colour (annatto norbixin) May EAU GOUT POULET FRIT EPICE. INGREDIENTS: Pommes de terre déshydratées, huile de tournesol, farine de blé, farine de mais faire pices (piment fumé, ail, poivre blanc, oignon, poivre noir, piment de cayenne), maltodextrine, sucre, arômes, exhaustes de g comecteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, diacetate de sodium, acide malique), babeurre en poudre (lait), huile de colza, colorant extra sommer de préférence avant le: voir sur le fond (BB). Conditionné sous atmosphère protectrice. (IT) SNACK SALATO AL GUSTO mais, farina di riso, condimento al gusto di pollo arrosto speziato (permeato di siero di latte in polvere (latte), spezie (papica glutammato monosodico, 5'-ribonucleotidi di sodio), cloruro di potassio, sale, destrosio, correttori di acidità (acido co destina, emulsionante (E471), colorante (norbissina di annatto) Può contenere soia. Da consumarsi preferibilmente entro i ves ΜΕ ΑΠΟΛΟΥΛΟΥ. ΣΥΣΤΑΤΙΚΑ: Αφυδατωμένες πατάτες, ηλιέλαιο, αλεύρι σίτου, καλαμποκάλευρο, ρυζάλευρο, καρύκευμα με μία πάπας τα σκόρδο, λευκό πιπέρι, κρεμμύδι, μαύρο πιπέρι, πιπέρι καγιέν), μαλτοδεξτρίνη, ζάχαρη, αρωματικές ύλες, ενισχυτικά μέσα Κερκές ρυθμιστές οξύτητας (κιτρικό οξύ, διοξικό νάτριο, μηλικό οξύ), αποβουτυρωμένο γάλα σε σκόνη (γάλα, κραμβάλει μετ το μονάτο ορμπιξίνη). Μπορεί να περιέχει σόγια. Ανάλωση κατά προτίμηση πριν από: δείτε στη βάση (38). Συσκευασμένο απ GENTES: Batatas desidratadas, óleo de girassol, farinha de trigo, farinha de milho, farinha de arroz, tempero com sabor a frag pela preta, pimenta caiena), maltodextrina, açúcar, aromas, intensificadores de sabor (glutamato monossódico, 5-ribonuc decidez (ácido citrico, diacetato de sódio, ácido málico), leitelho em pó (leite), óleo de colza, corante (extrato de pimenti Pode conter soja. Consumir de preferência antes de: ver fundo (BB). Embalado em atmosfera protetora. (ES) PRODUCTIO REDENTES: Palatas deshidratadas, aceite de girasol, harina de a polo frito picante (permeado de suero en polvo (leche), mienta negra, pimienta de cayena), maltodextrina, azúcar, bonucleotidos de disodio), cloruro potásico, sal, dextrosa, suero de mantequilla en polvo (leche), aceite de colza, 57), colorate (norbixina de annato). Puede contener soja.
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.