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Cheddar & Sour Cream Crisps
Ingredients:
Dried Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Cottonseed, High Oleic Soybean, And/or Sunflower Oil), Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Cornstarch, Rice Flour, Maltodextrin, Mono- And Diglycerides. Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Coconut Oil, Whey, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Sodium Caseinate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sour Cream (Cream, Nonfat Milk, Cultures), Onion Powder, Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Reduced Lactose Whey, Blue Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Disodium inosinate, Disodium guanylate, Cultured Nonfat Milk, Autolyzed Yeast extract, Malic Acid, Invert Sugar, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Wheat Starch.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Pringles Cheddar & Sour Cream Crisps are among the products recommended for avoidance on our website, which advocates for cleaner food choices. This snack does not meet the criteria for organic certification, nor does it utilize non-GMO ingredients. Additionally, the inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, detracts from its nutritional value.
The product contains a range of additives that raise concerns. Natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, and malic acid are ingredients that may not align with a clean eating philosophy. More serious are the known harmful additives present in the crisps, including artificial flavors, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, and artificial colorings Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. These ingredients have been associated with potential health risks and are best avoided by those seeking healthier food options.
Furthermore, the use of non-specific vegetable oil is another negative aspect of this product. Vegetable oils can be highly processed and may contain unhealthy fats. The crisps also list artificial flavor in their ingredients, which is often associated with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues.
For consumers prioritizing clean and healthy ingredients, Pringles Cheddar & Sour Cream Crisps do not meet the standards set by our rigorous review process. The presence of various additives, sugars, and potentially harmful oils makes this product a less desirable choice for those seeking to consume cleaner and more wholesome foods. Instead, we suggest seeking out alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients to better align with a clean eating lifestyle.
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