Why does this pesto receive a Nutri‑Score of D and which nutrients are responsible for the low rating?

The Nutri‑Score D is driven by the high total fat (31 g), saturated fat (4.1 g) and salt (2.1 g) levels, which generate many negative points that outweigh the modest positive points from fiber and fruit/vegetable content.

How might the high fat and moderate salt content of this pesto affect individuals with heart disease or hypertension?

The elevated fat and saturated fat increase calorie intake and can raise LDL cholesterol, while the moderate salt amount may elevate blood pressure; therefore, people with cardiovascular concerns should limit portion sizes or choose lower‑fat alternatives.

Is the presence of cashew nuts in this pesto a risk for consumers with tree nut allergies?

Yes, the pesto contains cashew nuts at about 6 % of the formulation and they are declared as an allergen, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this product.

Casino, Casino Bio • 190 g

Sauce pesto au basilic

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a basil pesto sauce marketed under Casino Bio, made from organic sunflower oil, basil, hard cheese, cashew nuts, pine nuts and other ingredients, packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid. It falls in the “Fat and sauces” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 3, reflecting a high fat (31 g/100 g), high saturated fat (4.1 g) and relatively high salt (2.1 g) content while providing modest protein (4.3 g) and fiber (1.4 g). Positive points include organic certification, 40 % fruits/vegetables/nuts content and a B Eco‑Score, but it also contains milk, cashew nuts and the additive E270, which are allergens for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal319 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce in its category, this pesto contains markedly more fat (31 g vs 12 g) and calories (319 kcal vs 183 kcal), but far less sugar (1.3 g vs 11 g) and carbohydrates (5 g vs 16 g), while offering slightly higher protein (4.3 g vs 2.1 g) and fiber (1.4 g vs 1.4 g) and lower salt (2.1 g vs 5 g).

Ingredients

Huile de tournesol* 43% - basilic* 35% - fromage à pâte dure* 6,5% (lait*, sel, présure) - noix de cajou* 6,1% - eau - sel - fécule de pommes de terre* - sucre* - pignons de pin* 0,2% - ail* - correcteur d'acidité : acide lactique. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces d'arachides.

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