
Product Insights
Pesto is a pre‑packed sauce classified in the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces family, originating from Italy and sold in a 2 × 90 g pot‑sleeve package. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with additives such as lactic acid, ascorbic acid, natural flavorings and added sugar. Nutritionally, it is very high in fat (31 g) and saturated fat (4.5 g) per 100 g, provides moderate protein (3.8 g) and fiber (1.8 g), but is relatively low in sugars (3.5 g) while containing a high salt level (2.8 g) and allergens including milk, egg, cashew, and possible peanuts.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with average pesto sauces, this Pesto contains roughly double the fat (31 g vs 12 g), more than twice the saturated fat, significantly lower sugar and salt, and higher protein and fiber per 100 g.
Ingredients
Basilic (41%), huile de tournesol (28%), eau, GRANA PADANO (LAIT, Œuf) (5%), flocons de pommes de terre, sucre, sel, farine de NOIX DE CAJOU (FRUITS A COQUES), arôme naturel (LAIT), pignons de pin (0,5%), acidifiant : acide lactique, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, ail, arôme naturel de basilic. Peut contenir: arachides.
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