PRINGLES POTATO CRISPS — FAR FROM HOMEMADE™

Information updated April 2024

Created by Procter & Gamble, the Pringles brand is now owned by The Kellogg Company. One of the key rationale provided by Kellogg for the acquisition is “Internationally, Pringles provides a strong brand and an established platform from which Kellogg can more aggressively leverage its brands in the international snacks category.” (Source: The Kellogg Company press release 2/15/12)

Seen below, Pringles are available in multiple flavors >> many varieties of Pringles contain added MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) and Sugar. In addition, many Pringles contain Artificial Color(s) and/or Artificial Flavor(s). (Source for Pringles ingredients: The Kellogg Company Pringles Web site 4/24)

Seen below, the majority of ingredients in Kellogg’s Original Pringles are items we would never have in our own kitchens to make homemade Potato Chips including Dried Potatoes, Cottonseed Oil, High Oleic Soybean Oil, Glycerides, Starches, Rice Flour, Corn Flour and Maltodextrin.

POTATO CRISPS COMPARISON >> KELLOGG’S PRINGLES vs. PEPSICO STAX. (Source for Frito-Lay Stax ingredients: PepsiCo Stax Web site 4/24 and package on Target Web site 4/24; Source for pricing: Target Web site 4/24)

Below is a comparison of Pringles Original vs. Popchips Sea Salt. (Source: Popchips Web site 4/24)

Shown below, PRINGLES CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVORED contain multiple ingredients which are Not In Kitchen™ when making homemade Potato Chips.

Closest To Homemade POTATO CHIPS: Following are some Plain Potato Chips with Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan Salt which are certified as Closest To Homemade® with no added Sugar or Sweeteners, MSG, Chemical Preservatives, Soybean Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Canola Oil, Flavors or Colors. (Sources: Brand Web sites 4/24)

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