Why is Sauce pesto verde classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines several processed components such as refined sunflower oil, grated cheeses, added salt, sugar and stabilisers, and it includes two food‑grade additives: E270 (lactic acid) as an acidifier and E300 (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content in this pesto affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the pesto is low in carbohydrates and therefore unlikely to raise blood glucose sharply, making it a safer choice for diabetics compared with sweeter sauces. The salt level of 1.5 g per 100 g is moderate and considerably lower than many ready‑made condiments, so it can fit into a controlled‑sodium diet for people with hypertension, but portion size should still be monitored.

Is the cashew nut ingredient in this pesto a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes. Cashew nuts account for about 5 % of the formulation and are listed as an allergen; anyone with a known tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product, and the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with other nuts.

U • 190 g

Sauce pesto verde bocal de 190g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce pesto verde is a 190 g glass‑jar condiment made primarily of basil (45 %), sunflower oil, Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses, cashew nuts, pine nuts and a small amount of added salt and sugar. It belongs to the Fat and sauces group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high fat (34 g) and saturated fat (5.2 g) content and moderate salt (1.5 g) per 100 g. The product also lists milk, egg and tree‑nut allergens and includes the additives E270 (lactic acid) and E300 (ascorbic acid), which may be relevant for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal342 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce (per 100 g), this pesto contains roughly three times more fat, over twice the saturated fat, but far less sugar and about a third of the typical salt level.

Ingredients

Basilic 45%, huile de tournesol, FROMAGE GRANA PADANO AOP 7% (LAIT, ŒUF), NOIX DE CAJOU 5%, eau, fibre de pois, FROMAGE pecorino romano AOP 2% (LAIT), sel, sucre, pignons de pin 0,5%, acidifiant : acide lactique, ail, antioxydant : acide ascorbique. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coques, poisson, céleri, soja, gluten, moutarde

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