Why is Pesto Rosso N°8 classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines several industrially processed ingredients such as double‑concentrated tomato, sunflower oil and re‑hydrated sun‑dried tomatoes, and it includes the additives E270 (lactic acid), E300 (ascorbic acid) and E330 (citric acid), which place it in the moderate‑processing NOVA 3 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Pesto Rosso N°8 affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 6 g of sugar per 100 g, the pesto contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose if consumed in large portions, while its 2 g of salt (high level per Nutri‑Score criteria) may exceed recommended sodium limits for hypertension, so both groups should use it sparingly.

Based on its ingredients, is this pesto suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The presence of ricotta, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano and egg makes it unsuitable for vegan, dairy‑free or halal diets that prohibit animal rennet, but the low carbohydrate content (6.3 g) fits well within keto guidelines, and it contains no wheat‑derived gluten, so it can be considered gluten‑free.

U • 190 g

Pesto Rosso N°8

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Rosso N°8 is a red pesto sauce classified under the ‘Fat and sauces’ and ‘Dressings and sauces’ groups, sold in 190 g jars. With a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 3 rating, the sauce is high in fat (27 g) and saturated fat (4.5 g) per 100 g, provides a high salt level of 2 g, but offers modest fiber (2.2 g) and a notable 55.5 % vegetables‑fruit‑legume content. It contains dairy (ricotta, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano), egg, and cashew nuts, so it is not suitable for vegan or dairy‑free diets and may trigger nut, milk or egg allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal294 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates6.3 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this pesto contains more than double the typical fat (27 g vs 12 g) and calories (294 kcal vs 183 kcal), while its sugar (6 g) and salt (2 g) levels are below the category averages of 10.9 g and 5 g respectively.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomate 29%, huile de tournesol, tomates séchées réhydratées 10% (eau, tomates séchées 4,8%, sel, sucre, acidifiant: acide lactique, acide citrique, antioxydant: acide ascorbique), double concentré de tomates 10%, RICOTTA 6% (LAIT), basilic 6%, FROMAGE GRANA PADANO AOP 4% (LAIT, OEUF), NOIX DE CAJOU 4%, FROMAGE pecorino romano AOP 3% (LAIT), sel, vinaigre balsamique de modène IGP (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin concentré), pignons de pin, huile d olive vierge extra, sucre, acidifiant: acide lactique, antioxydant: acide ascorbique. Peut contenir des Traces d'arachide, d'autres fruits à coques, poisson, céleri, soja, gluten, moutarde.

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