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.
Other breads & wraps Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Taste the Difference Luxury Sourdough Crumpets
Taste the difference, Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Stonebaked Ciabatta
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Hovis Granary
Hovis
Not UPF
Rye & Wheat Sourdough
Waitrose
Not UPF
Croissants
Tesco
Not UPF
Ciabatta Roll
Tesco
Not UPF
Sainsburys White Sourdough Bloomer
Sainsbury’s sourdough bloomer
Not UPF
wildfarmed sliced white
wildfarmed
Not UPF
Multiseed Loaf
Sainsbury's Taste The Difference
Not UPF
sourdough malted ciabattini
Jason's
Not UPF
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.
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.
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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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.