Course:FNH200/Assignments/2020/Team20 PringlesChips Fat

Pringles is a brand that produces and markets potato chips since 1967. It has been an old trusty brand for over five decades with the logo of a moustache man which makes it highly-recognizable among its competitors in the market, covering more than 140 countries. Although the company has established a variety of flavours targeting customers with different preferences, one of its best-selling potato chips flavour of all time is Pringles Original.

Introduction

In order to investigate on the regulation of food substitutes and additives present in Pringles potato chips, comparison is made using Pringles Original and Pringles Reduced Fat Original, which has 25% less fat (per 28 g) serving than that of the market-leading regular potato chips.

Pictures

Our group members have checked out 7-11s and superstores in few locations including Richmond, Vancouver, and Coquitlam; however, it seemed like the chips are not available in-store at this time. After consulting with our professor Dr. Chan and the guest speaker Mr. Engle, we decided to post links of the chips from retail websites. The following links will provide the appearance of the chips and the ingredients lists, as well as the nutrition facts tables.

Link for Pringles Original: https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/pringles-original-potato-chips-148-g/6000196601516

Link for Pringles Reduced Fat Original: https://caffeinecam.com/pringles-reduced-fat-original-chips-139g-4-9oz-imported-from-canada/

Image of Pringles potato chips.

Ingredient lists

Pringles Original		Pringles Reduced Fat Originals
1. List of ingredients	dried potatoes, vegetable oil, corn flour, corn starch, rice flour, maltodextrin, monoglyceride, diglyceride, salt, citric acid, wheat starch	1. List of ingredients	Same as Pringles Original
2. Substitutes and Additives	Fat substitute(s): Maltodextrin Sugar substitute(s): None Additive(s): Citric acid, Monoglyceride, Diglyceride	2. Substitutes and Additives	Same as Pringles Original
3. Roles of Substitutes and Additives	Fat Substitute⏤Maltodextrin: produces a smooth mouthfeel and bland flavor; yields fewer calories (4 kcal/g) than actual fat (9 kcal/g) due to its carbohydrate-based nature Additive⏤Citric acid: imparts flavor; pH adjusting agent which increases acidity to food; preservatives which slow down bacterial spoilage; enhances textural effect when interacting with protein and starch Additive⏤Monoglyceride and Diglyceride: emulsifiers which prevent separation of oil and water to maintain texture and prolong shelf-life	3. Roles of Substitutes and Additives	Same as Pringles Original

• Differences between Pringles Original and Pringles Reduced Fat Original

1. Calories level lowers by 10 per 28g for Pringles Reduced Fat Originals
2. Carbohydrate level is higher for Pringles Reduced Fat Originals at 18g vs. Pringles Original at 16g
3. Sodium level is lower for Pringles Reduced Fat Originals at 130mg vs. Pringles Original at 150mg
4. Fat level is lower for Pringles Reduced Fat Originals at 7g vs. Pringles Original at 9g
5. Weight per chip is lower for Pringles Reduced Fat Originals at 1.75g/chip vs. less than Pringles Original at 1.64g/chip

Labels

Requirements	Description
1. Bilingual labelling	Both products have food labels that are shown in both official languages (i.e. English and French)
2. Common name	Both products have a common name “Pringles Original” printed on the front of the product with an illustration of a chip The reduced fat label has extra information of “25% less fat than regular potato chip per serving of 28 g”
3. Country of origin	At the back of both chips the information of Pringles manufacturing company is printed: 1306 Highway 70 Bypass Jackson, TN 38301-5072 United States
4. Date of Making + Storage Instructions	At the bottom of the canister of chips of both products the best before date is printed but there is no indication of storage instructions. The product however is stored at room temperature in retail stores and thus according to regulatory requirements it is not necessary for the manufacturer to include this information on their packaging.
5. Identity of Business	The website, phone number and address of Pringles manufacturing company are all printed on the back of the canister of both products.
6. Irradiated Foods	None indicated on both products.
7. Legibility + Location	Both products have clearly and prominently shown with legible font: the common name, net quantity, list of ingredients, identity of business, nutrition labelling and best before date.
8. Nutrition Facts	Both products have indicated the nutrition facts per 28 g serving size and % Daily Value. These includes the total amount of calories, fats (including the amount in grams of saturated and trans fats), amounts of cholesterol and sodium in mg, amounts of carbohydrates, fiber, sugar and protein in grams and amounts of calcium, iron, Vitamin A and C in % per serving
9. Net Quantity of The Food	Both products indicate the net quantity of food with Pringles original chip being slightly heavier at 148 g vs. 139 g of reduced fat chip product.
10. Sweetness	Both products claim that they contain no artificial flavours or colours.
11. Allergens	Both products indicate that they have wheat ingredients.

Personal Choice

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References

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