Yes — Maestro Classic is ultra-processed.
The bread contains soy protein and the thickener hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which are industrially processed ingredients, as well as other ultra-processed additives. These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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Yes — Maestro Classic by Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The bread contains soy protein and the thickener hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which are industrially processed ingredients, as well as other ultra-processed additives. These ingredients place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Maestro Classic as ultra-processed markers: soy protein, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hpmc). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sourdough Bread by Jason's Sourdough. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.