PRINGLES ORIGINAL POTATO CRISPS

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Pringles Original are classic, iconic potato crisps with a unique shape and a light, crispy texture. They are made from dehydrated potatoes and flavoured with a simple, salty seasoning . Each 30g serving provides approximately 160 kcal, 9.3g fat, 16g carbohydrates, and 0.6g sugar . The crisps are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and the resealable tube keeps them fresh . Ingredients include dehydrated potatoes, vegetable oils, and wheat flour. Not suitable for patients with coeliac disease. Halal certified .
Description

PRINGLES ORIGINAL POTATO CRISPS

PRIMARY USES

1. Palatable Energy-Dense Snack for Calorie Supplementation
Primary Use: Provides a high-calorie, savory snack made from dehydrated potatoes with a distinctive crispy texture and salty flavour, suitable for patients requiring palatable caloric supplementation during recovery or when appetite is poor. With approximately 160-212 kcal per 30-40g serving, it offers a concentrated source of energy in a convenient, ready-to-eat format.
2. Appetite Stimulation and Sensory Satisfaction
Primary Use: The iconic shape and familiar salty taste can provide sensory satisfaction and help stimulate appetite in patients with reduced oral intake, particularly when other foods seem unappealing.

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: Pringles Original
  • Flavour: Original (salty)
  • Available Pack Sizes: 40g, 70g, 165g, 185g, and catering packs 
  • Key Features: Iconic shape, resealable tube, shelf-stable

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Energy Density: Approximately 528-534 kcal per 100g; 160-212 kcal per 30-40g serving 
  • Fat Content: 31g per 100g; 9.3g per 30g serving 
  • Carbohydrate Content: 56g per 100g; 17g per 30g serving 
  • Sugars: 1.4g per 100g; 0.4g per 30g serving 
  • Fibre: 3.5g per 100g 
  • Protein: 5.9g per 100g 
  • Salt: 1.0-1.1g per 100g 
  • Allergen Information: Contains gluten (wheat). May contain soya and milk 
  • Dietary Status: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans; 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). May contain soya and milk. Patients with confirmed allergies should avoid .
  • Nutritional Caution: High in fat (31g per 100g) and saturated fat (6.6g 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.
  • Dental Health: Carbohydrate content makes this product cariogenic. Advise brushing or rinsing after consumption.
  • 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 (31g per 100g) and carbohydrates (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). May contain soya and milk. 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, soya, milk): 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 COâ‚‚. 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.