Pringles Harvest Blends Sweet Potato Sea Salt

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Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Cottonseed, High Oleic Soybean, And/or Sunflower), Dried Potatoes, Sweet Potato, Rice Flour, Maltodextrin, Cornstarch, Mono- And Diglycerides, Dextrose. Contains 2% Or Less Of Sugar, Rice Starch, Sea Salt, Red Bell Peppers, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Whey, Wheat Starch.

Rating:     We Avoid

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Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Pringles Harvest Blends Sweet Potato Sea Salt chips are positioned as an option in the healthier snack category. However, our evaluation of the product’s ingredients list reveals several concerns that contribute to its low rating.

The chips are not organic, and they contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. This is a significant drawback for consumers seeking natural and unmodified food sources. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and dextrose, raises red flags due to their association with negative health impacts when consumed in excess. These sugars contribute to the overall caloric content without providing nutritional benefits.

The inclusion of diglycerides, maltodextrin, and monosodium glutamate (MSG) further detracts from the product’s appeal. Diglycerides are often used as emulsifiers in processed foods, and their health implications are debated. Maltodextrin is a highly processed sweetener and thickener that can spike blood sugar levels, while MSG is a flavor enhancer that has been linked to various adverse health effects, despite its widespread use.

Moreover, the use of non-specific vegetable oil, which may include corn, cottonseed, high oleic soybean, and sunflower oil, is concerning. These oils can be high in unhealthy fats, and the ambiguity of the source suggests a lack of transparency about the production process.

Taking these factors into account, the Pringles Harvest Blends Sweet Potato Sea Salt chips receive our lowest rating. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and questionable additives overshadows any potential benefits that might be derived from the inclusion of sweet potato and sea salt. Consumers looking for cleaner food options would be advised to consider alternative products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and exclude harmful additives and sugars from their formulation.

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