Why is Sour Cream & Onion classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from dried potato, wheat flour, vegetable oils, cheese‑type flavorings and several processed ingredients, and the label lists additives E296 (malic acid) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) together with other flavorings, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No; the presence of whey, lactose, milk protein and wheat flour means it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and the high carbohydrate (54 g) content makes it unsuitable for a keto diet, while the dairy‑derived emulsifier may also conflict with halal requirements.

Is the whey in this product a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes; whey is a milk protein and is listed among the allergens, so individuals allergic to milk should avoid this snack.

Pringles • 40g

Sour Cream & Onion

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

These Sour Cream & Onion Pringles are stacked, extruded potato crisps that belong to the PNNS “Potatoes” food group. The snack carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and a nutritional profile that is high in fat (30 g) and calories (≈518 kcal per 100 g) while providing moderate salt (1.1 g) and low sugars (2 g). It contains wheat flour, milk-derived ingredients such as whey, lactose and milk protein, so it is not suitable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets and is also unsuitable for vegans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal518 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this product contains more than double the fat (30 g vs 12.7 g) and nearly double the calories (≈518 kcal vs 286 kcal), but it has lower salt (1.1 g vs 2.55 g) and higher fiber, protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

dried potato, vegetable oils (sunflower, corn), wheat flour , seasoning sour cream and onion sunflower oil totally powder, sour cream powder ( milk ), dextrose, flavourings, sugar, whey, lactose ( milk ), milk protein , potato starch, acidity regulators (malic acid)], yeast extract, emulsifier (e471), maltodextrin, salt,

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