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Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa by Schär
Schär

Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa

Barcode 8008698007389
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients such as the thickener hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, quinoa flour 1, and soy proteins, which are industrially processed additives or ingredients beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • 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
    rice syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup produced by fermenting or cooking rice; used as a natural sweetener in some cuisines.
  • 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
    sunflower seeds
    Seeds of the sunflower, eaten raw or roasted as a snack or used in baking and cooking.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    thickener: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; quinoa flour 1
    A formulation containing a thickener (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose) and quinoa flour, presented with a 1% reference. The combination indicates a processed ingredient rather than a basic single-ingredient food, but quinoa flour is a basic ingredient while hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is an isolated additive.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in bread making; can be active dry, instant, or fresh yeast.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A fine, gluten-free flour milled from rice grains, commonly used as a thickener or gluten-free baking base.
  • 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
    iodized salt (salt, potassium iodide)
    A common kitchen salt fortified with iodine to prevent iodine deficiency; used as a seasoning.
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Tiny seeds from the opium poppy used as a culinary ingredient in baking and cooking; edible and widely used.
  • OK
    chia seeds
    Small seeds from Salvia hispanica, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein.
  • OK
    6% salvia hispanica (chia seeds)
    Labeling indicating chia seeds content; ingredient is chia seeds.
  • 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
    sesame and mustard
    A simple blend/mixture of sesame seeds and mustard seeds commonly used as a condiment or flavoring.

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Common questions about Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa

Is Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa ultra-processed?

Yes — Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa by Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients such as the thickener hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, quinoa flour 1, and soy proteins, which are industrially processed additives or ingredients beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Maestro Cereale avec du Levain, Millet et Quinoa as ultra-processed markers: thickener: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; quinoa flour 1, 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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