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Pringles, Hot Cheese

Pringles

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Pringles, Hot Cheese contains 9 additives worth knowing about.

Nutrition

Calories: 521 kcal
Protein: 6.6 g
Carbs: 54 g
Fat: 30 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

Added SugarAdded sucrose; the dose makes the poison and packaged doses run high.medium

AnnattoNatural seed pigment but a documented allergen/IBS trigger for some.medium

Disodium RibonucleotidesI+G nucleotide blend; rare skin reactions, marker of engineered flavor.medium

Glutamates (listed)Any listed glutamate salt; free-glutamate axis.medium

MaltodextrinGlycemic index above glucose; animal work links it to mucus-layer thinning and E. coli adherence.medium

Mono/DiglyceridesUbiquitous emulsifier; can carry trans-fat residues and belongs to the mucus-disrupting class under study.medium

MSGSafe for most, but free-glutamate symptom complex is documented at high doses in sensitive people; marks heavily engineered flavor.medium

Sunflower OilHigh-linoleic refined seed oil (unless high-oleic).medium

Yeast ExtractConcentrated free glutamate under a clean label; same axis as MSG.medium

Calcium LactateLactate salt.low

Lactic AcidFermentation acid.low

Paprika ExtractConcentrated paprika pigment.low

Potassium ChlorideSalt substitute; beneficial potassium for most people.low

Full ingredients

Dehydrated Potatoes, Sunflower Oil, Wheat Flour, Corn Flour, Rice Flour, Cheese-Chilli-Seasoning (Lactose (Milk), Buttermilk Powder (Milk), Flavourings, (Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotides), Potassium Chloride, Dextrose, Cheese Powder (Milk), Sugar, Spices (Chilli, White Pepper), Garlic Powder, Acid (Lactic Acid), Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator (Calcium Lactate), Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil, Corn Starch, Colour (Paprika Extract)), Maltodextrin, Emulsifier (E471), Colour (Annatto Norbixin)

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.