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Flavor:
Pizza 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, Whey, Tomato Powder, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Natural Flavors, Sugar, Onion Powder, Spices, Coconut Oil, Garlic Powder, Buttermilk, Citric Acid, Cream, Yeast extract, Malic Acid, Paprika Extract Color, Red 40 Lake, Lactic Acid, Wheat Starch.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
The Pringles Pizza Crisps earn the lowest possible green leaf rating due to a range of concerns regarding their ingredients and production methods. The crisps are not organic, and they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Added sugars are present in the form of sugar and citric acid. The product also includes several potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, Red 40, and malic acid. More concerning are the known harmful additives: maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and Red 40, which carry a heavier weight in the product’s negative assessment. Furthermore, the use of non-specific vegetable oils raises additional health concerns, as these oils are often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation.
The ingredient list reveals that the product contains a mix of dried potatoes, corn, and rice flours, along with maltodextrin and a variety of flavor enhancers and additives to recreate the pizza flavor profile. These include tomato powder, cheddar cheese, onion powder, spices, garlic powder, and yeast extract. The presence of dairy in the form of whey, buttermilk, and cheese is notable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivities.
The use of artificial colors, specifically Red 40, is a significant detraction for the product, as many consumers seek to avoid synthetic dyes due to potential health risks and side effects. Additionally, the inclusion of wheat starch is important for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease to consider.
The overall assessment of Pringles Pizza Crisps reflects a product that prioritizes flavor enhancement over health considerations. The assortment of non-organic, GMO-containing, and artificially flavored ingredients results in a product that is recommended to be avoided. The green leaf rating system suggests that consumers look for cleaner food options with fewer additives and more natural, wholesome ingredients.
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