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Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is primarily composed of dried potato and palm olein oil, contributing to a high saturated fat content. While it contains common food additives like an emulsifier and acidity regulator, the significant amount of saturated fat from palm olein oil is a primary concern for cardiovascular health. It is best consumed in strict moderation, especially for individuals monitoring their fat intake.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in saturated fat from palm olein oil; energy-dense snack
This snack is high in saturated fat due to the use of palm olein oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health when consumed frequently. It's an energy-dense fried snack, meaning it provides a lot of calories and fat per serving. While it contains common food additives, the main health consideration is its fat profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Palm olein oil is declared.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 15 g · trans fat 0.3 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
Very high saturated fat
Rule F-CAP-08
Energy-dense fried snack — 541 kcal and 31 g fat per 100 g, on added palm olein
Rule F-CAP-14
Watch out for
High saturated fat content from palm olein oil
Energy-dense snack, contributing to high calorie intake
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Palm Oil
Palm oil is very high in saturated fatty acids (~50%), which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. Refined palm oil can also carry processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters), which EFSA assessed in 2016.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; EFSA CONTAM opinion (2016)
Palm Oil: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Palm olein oil is high in saturated fat, which is linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. EFSA has also identified processing contaminants (glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD esters) in refined palm oil as potential genotoxic carcinogens, with levels dependent on refining processes.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The full ingredient list declares no a synthetic colour, which is exactly what this claim says. The label supports it.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Dried potato
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Palm olein oilpalm olein oil
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Corn flourcorn flour
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Starchstarch
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Emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
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Maltodextrinmaltodextrin
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Saltsalt
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Acidity regulator (citric acid)acidity regulator (citric acid)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 541 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Total Fat | 30.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 642 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour?
The label of Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Dried potato, Palm olein oil, Corn flour, Starch, Emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), Maltodextrin, Salt, Acidity regulator (citric acid). Flagged by the analysis: Palm olein oil.
Is Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour safe to eat?
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour scores 3.7/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in saturated fat due to the use of palm olein oil, which can be a concern for cardiovascular health when consumed frequently. It's an energy-dense fried snack, meaning it provides a lot of calories and fat per serving. While it contains common food additives, the main health consideration is its fat profile.
Why does Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour score 3.7/10?
Flagged in the score: High saturated fat content from palm olein oil. Also noted: Energy-dense snack, contributing to high calorie intake.
Who should avoid Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Heart conditions; High cholesterol; Weight management goals.
How much sugar is in Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour?
3.2 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.5 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour high in salt?
Yes — 642 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.61 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour vegetarian?
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Flavour is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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