But it turns out it’s not a lack of impulse control that keeps us reaching for another; there’s actually a scientific reason why you keep eating them, and it’s pretty grim. There’s science behind why they’re so addictive (Picture: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Why can’t we stop, once we’ve popped? I don’t really ever eat Pringles (as I can’t stop), but now all I’m craving is Pringles.’And @ljollik claimed: ‘How crazy is that! According to the official Pringles website, the potato crisps are made mostly from dried (dehydrated) potatoes, starches, flours, salt, and seasonings. Frederic started working on the unique crisps back in the 50s, as he was hoping to find an alternative to ‘greasy’ potato chips.

Source: The Star February 25, 2026 16:06 UTC