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Schar Muffin Chocolate Double
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Schar Muffin Chocolate Double

Schar
7.90 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You'd find Schar Muffin Chocolate Double in the specialty or gluten-free aisle of a mainstream supermarket, or shelved with packaged bakery treats and grab-and-go breakfast items near other branded muffins, packaged cakes, and gluten-free cookies. Occasions: This product fits morning routines, quick coffee-shop stand-ins at home, lunchbox treats, or portable dessert options for picnics and travel. Brand positioning: Schar presents itself as a European, specialty-diet brand—often associated with gluten-free and allergy-friendly credentials—and is marketed toward shoppers seeking indulgent yet diet‑accommodating bakery items, from people with celiac disease to parents and health-conscious consumers looking for alternatives. Label characteristics: Packaging leans on a health-forward, premium look with calls to specialty sourcing (the Rainforest Alliance cocoa note), likely prominent gluten-free branding, and simple ingredient highlights (eggs, chocolate) that create a “natural” halo despite being a processed bakery product. Processing context: In plain terms, this is a highly processed, industrially formulated muffin built from refined flours, starches, added humectants (sorbitol), emulsifiers, and gums to achieve shelf stability, texture, and uniformity. Sensory details: Expect a compact, moist crumb with pockets of bittersweet chocolate chips, a tender but slightly elastic chew from added starches and gums, and a sweet, cocoa-forward finish; package is typically a cardboard sleeve or box with individual or twin-sealed muffins inside a plastic tray, making it easy to grab, split, warm briefly in a toaster oven, and pair with coffee as a quick ritual snack or comfort treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 5
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Eggs,, Sugar,, High, Oleic, Sunflower, Oil,, Dark, Chocolate, Chips, (Sugar,, Cocoa, Mass*,, Cocoa, Butter*,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Natural, Vanilla, Flavor),, Corn, Starch,, Sorbitol,, Potato, Starch,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali*,, Rice, Flour,, Corn, Flour,, Rice, Starch,, Egg, Whites,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides, of, Fatty, Acids,, Citrus, Fiber,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors., *, Rainforest, Alliance, Certified., Find, out, more, at, ra.org..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (sorbitol, mono- and diglycerides, gums, modified starches, natural flavors) and is formulated for shelf stability and uniform texture, characteristics of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Schar Muffin Chocolate Double

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking for a tasty treat to enjoy with your coffee, these muffins can absolutely fit the bill! Just keep in mind they do have added sugars and aren’t particularly high in fiber or protein, so they might not be the go-to for a health kick.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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