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Schar Maestro Cereale by Schär
Schär

Schar Maestro Cereale

Barcode 10086988
Scanned  24  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Schar Maestro Cereale is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, which is a synthetic thickener/emulsifier used in industrial formulations, making it UPF according to NOVA. The presence of refined starches (corn starch, rice starch) and modified fibers further support this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    corn starch
    A fine white powder from corn used as a thickener and filler in foods.
  • OK
    water
    A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
  • OK
    levain (sourdough starter)
    Natural fermentation culture used to leaven dough, made from rice flour and water.
  • OK
    rice starch
    Refined carbohydrate starch extracted from rice, commonly used as a thickener and filler.
  • OK
    psyllium husk (dietary fiber)
    Soluble dietary fiber derived from Plantago ovata seeds, often used as a thickener or bulking agent in foods.
  • OK
    sirop d riz
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
  • OK
    soy flakes
    Dried, flattened soybeans processed into flakes; used as a plant-based protein source or snack ingredient.
  • OK
    graines de tourn 2
  • OK
    1%
  • OK
    millet flour
    Finely ground flour made from millet (a basic cereal flour) commonly used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    flaxseeds
    Whole or ground flax seeds, a basic natural ingredient rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
  • OK
    9%
  • OK
    épaississ hydroxypropylméthylcellulose; farine de quinoa 1
  • OK
    3% e farine de riz 1
  • OK
    3%
  • UPF
    soy protein
    Protein derived from soybeans, often processed as isolate or concentrate for use as a plant-based protein supplement or food ingredient.
  • OK
    soybean bran
    The hulls and outer layers of soybeans, rich in fiber and nutrients; used as a food ingredient in some products and for animal feed.
  • OK
    sel io
  • OK
    iodure de potassium
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Tiny seeds from the opium poppy used as a culinary ingredient in baking and cooking; edible and widely used.
  • OK
    6%
  • OK
    chia seeds
    Small seeds from Salvia hispanica, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein.
  • OK
    6% (alvia hispanica)
  • OK
    honey (may contain traces of lupin)
    Natural sweet honey product; may contain traces of lupin due to processing; typically not considered an ingredient source of lupin.
  • OK
    sésame et moutarde sans lactose. sans blé. conditionné sous atmosphère protectrice avec absorbeur d'oxygène. a conserver dans un lieu frais et sec. une fois ouvert
  • OK
    bien refermer l'emballage et consommer le pain dans les jours qui suivent
  • OK
    ou bien le congeler directement. déclaration nutritionnelle 100g 25g= tranche % ri** pour 25 g énergie 1044 kj/ |- 261 kj/ 3%

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Common questions about Schar Maestro Cereale

Is Schar Maestro Cereale ultra-processed?

Yes — Schar Maestro Cereale by Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, which is a synthetic thickener/emulsifier used in industrial formulations, making it UPF according to NOVA. The presence of refined starches (corn starch, rice starch) and modified fibers further support this classification.

Which ingredients in Schar Maestro Cereale are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Schar Maestro Cereale as an ultra-processed marker: soy protein. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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