
Product Insights
Pesto basilico by Panzani is a green pesto condiment classified in the Fat and sauces group, carrying a Nutri‑Score of D and placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. It delivers a high energy content of 331 kcal per 100 g, with 31 g of fat (including 4.7 g saturated fat) and 4.2 g of protein, while keeping sugars low at 3.4 g and offering modest fiber at 1.6 g. The formulation includes allergenic ingredients such as milk, egg and cashew nuts, and it contains the additives E270 (lactic acid) and E300 (ascorbic acid).
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar sauces, this pesto provides far more fat (31 g vs 12 g) and calories (331 kcal vs 183 kcal), double the saturated fat (4.7 g vs 2.2 g), but it contains less sugar (3.4 g vs 10.9 g) and lower salt (2.26 g vs 5.14 g) while offering higher protein (4.2 g vs 2.1 g).
Ingredients
fresh basil 41%, sunflower oil, water, GRANA PADANO (MILK, EGG) 5%, potato flakes, sugar, salt, CASHEW NUT flour (NUTS), natural flavouring (MILK), acidifier: lactic acid, antioxidant: ascorbic acid, garlic, natural basil flavour
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