Is Pringles Desi Masala Tadka Flavour vegan?

Pringles · Barcode 8886467122439 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

Unconfirmed: unspecified processing aid, flavourings, natural identical

We found no confirmed animal-derived ingredient, but the origin or meaning of unspecified processing aid, flavourings, natural identical is unresolved. This is not a confirmed vegan result.

What needs checkingunspecified processing aid, flavourings, natural identical, ins 551
33 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2022-08-31

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

Dried Potato (45%), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil), Corn Flour, Wheat Starch, Desi Masala Tadka Flavour Seasoning (5.5%) [Salt, Maltodextrin, Vegetable Powders {Onion Powder (6%), Garlic Powder (2.7%), Tomato Powder (1%)}, Sugar, Spices (6%) {Black Pepper Powder (4%), Ginger Powder (1%), Turmeric Powder (1%)}, Flavouring Substances (Natural Identical), Acidity Regulators (INS 330, 296, 334), Anticaking Agent (INS 551), Stabiliser {INS 341(iii)}, Preservative {INS 262(i)}, Flavour Enhancers (INS 627, 631), Paprika Extract (0.3%), Emulsifier (INS 414)], Emulsifier (INS 471), Maltodextrin, Acidity Regulator (INS 330)

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

unspecified processing aid

The exact processing ingredient and its source are not listed.

flavourings

Unspecified flavourings may contain carriers or ingredients of animal origin.

natural identical

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

ins 551

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

ins 341

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

iii

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

ins 262

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

ins 627

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

ins 471

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

Additional evidence

vegetarian label

The source data identifies this product as vegetarian, which does not by itself confirm vegan status.

Recognised ingredient entries (33)
dried potatoedible vegetable oilpalm oilcorn flourwheat starchdesi masala tadka flavour seasoningsaltmaltodextrinvegetable powdersonion powdergarlic powdertomato powdersugarspicesblack pepper powderginger powderturmeric powderflavouring substancesnatural identicalins 330anticaking agentins 551ins 341iiiins 262iflavour enhancersins 627paprika extractins 414ins 471maltodextrinins 330

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Allergen names found in the ingredient text

Wheat

Detected from the recipe text, not a complete allergen declaration or an allergy-safety assessment.

Declared allergens in the record

gluten

Precautionary “may contain” information

No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

e160ce262e296e330e334e341e414e471e551e627e631

Labels reported by the source

vegetariangreen dot indiapalm oilvegan status unknown

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
E
Source NOVA group
4 of 4
Veganory indicator
16/100
Indicator inputs
Nutrition + processing

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy518 kcal
Fat28.3 g
Saturated fat12.6 g
Carbohydrate61.2 g
Sugars1.5 g
Protein4.7 g
Salt2.093 g
Sodium0.837 g
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.

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Not sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).

Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Pringles product?

No. This page covers Pringles Desi Masala Tadka Flavour, barcode 8886467122439. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of unspecified processing aid, flavourings, natural identical, ins 551, ins 341, iii, ins 262, ins 627, ins 471 needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 8886467122439 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.

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