PRINGLES SOUR CREAM & ONION POTATO CRISPS

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Pringles Sour Cream & Onion are classic potato crisps with a tangy, savoury flavour, available in 40g, 70g, 156g, 165g, and 185g tubes, plus snack cups and minis . A 30g serving provides approximately 153-156 kcal, 8.7-9g fat, and 16g carbohydrates . Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and may contain soy . Suitable for vegetarians . Not suitable for patients with coeliac disease. Halal certified (check local packaging).
Description

PRINGLES SOUR CREAM & ONION POTATO CRISPS

PRIMARY USES

1. Palatable, Energy-Dense Snack for Calorie Supplementation
Primary Use: Provides a high-calorie, savory snack with a classic sour cream and onion flavour profile, suitable for patients requiring palatable caloric supplementation during recovery or when appetite is poor. A 30-40g serving provides approximately 153-207 kcal, 8.7-12g fat, and 16-22g carbohydrates. The iconic shape and familiar taste can provide sensory satisfaction and help stimulate appetite in patients with reduced oral intake.
What you should know: The crisps are made from dehydrated potatoes and are suitable for vegetarians. The resealable tube packaging keeps them fresh . However, they contain wheat (gluten) and milk ingredients.

SECONDARY USES

1. Portable Snack for Healthcare Staff and Carers: The resealable tube packaging makes these crisps practical for staff rooms, nursing stations, or carers’ bags for quick energy during long shifts.
2. Social Snacking: Suitable for sharing during social activities, celebrations, or as part of patient hospitality services in care settings.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Packaged savoury snack; not a medical device
  • Brand: Pringles (Kellogg's)
  • Product Name: Sour Cream & Onion
  • Available Pack Sizes: 40g, 70g, 156g, 165g, 185g, and catering packs 
  • Key Features: Iconic shape, resealable tube, shelf-stable

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Energy Density: 511-525 kcal per 100g; 153-207 kcal per 30-40g serving 
  • Fat Content: 29-30g per 100g; 8.7-9g per 30g serving 
  • Carbohydrate Content: 54-56g per 100g; 16-17g per 30g serving 
  • Sugars: 2.1-4.9g per 100g; 0.6-1.5g per 30g serving 
  • Protein: 6.1-6.3g per 100g; 1.8-1.9g per 30g serving 
  • Salt: 0.62-1.1g per 100g; 0.19-0.33g per 30g serving 
  • Allergen Information: Contains gluten (wheat) and milk. May contain soy 
  • Dietary Status: Suitable for vegetarians; Halal certified
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place

3. PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES

  • Preparation: Ready to eat. No preparation required.
  • Usage Instructions: Open the tube, peel back the seal, and remove crisps. The tube is resealable to maintain freshness .
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.
  • Portion Size: 30-40g per serving

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat) and milk. May contain soy. Patients with coeliac disease or confirmed allergies should avoid .
  • Nutritional Caution: High in fat (29-30g per 100g) and saturated fat (2.7-2.9g per 100g) . Patients with hyperlipidaemia should limit consumption.
  • Choking Hazard: Hard crisp pieces can cause airway obstruction in patients with dysphagia, poor dentition, or cognitive impairment.
  • Quality Assurance: Manufactured by Kellogg's .
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Contraindicated in Dysphagia, Poor Dentition, Cognitive Impairment: Hard crisp pieces can cause airway obstruction. Do not use in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia, after stroke, with Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia, or requiring texture‑modified diets.
Caution in Diabetes and Hyperlipidaemia: Contains high fat (29-30g per 100g) and carbohydrates (54-56g per 100g) . Patients with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance should limit consumption and account for carbohydrates in their meal plan.
Allergen Alert: Contains gluten (wheat) and milk. May contain soy. Patients with coeliac disease or confirmed allergies should avoid .

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

Choking: Follow standard choking protocols (back blows, abdominal thrusts). Call emergency services if obstruction persists.
Allergic Reaction (gluten, milk, soy): Administer epinephrine if prescribed and seek emergency care.

3. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability: Fat- and carbohydrate-based snack; flammable if exposed to open flame.
Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or CO₂. Do not use water.
Fire Response: For small fires, turn off heat source and smother or use extinguisher. Evacuate for larger fires. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear.