How does the high fat and saturated‑fat content of this pesto affect heart‑healthy or weight‑management diets?

The pesto’s 44 g of fat and 8.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g raise its calorie density and can increase LDL cholesterol, so it should be used sparingly by those following heart‑healthy or weight‑control plans.

Is the Parmigiano‑Reggiano cheese in this pesto a concern for people with milk allergies or for those avoiding dairy?

Yes, the pesto contains Parmigiano‑Reggiano, which is a dairy ingredient and is declared as containing milk, making it unsuitable for anyone with a milk allergy or who avoids dairy.

Can this pesto be used in a vegan, keto, or halal diet?

No, it is not vegan because it includes cheese, and it is not guaranteed halal without a certified cheese source; however, its very low carbohydrate content makes it compatible with keto eating patterns.

Picard • 200 g

Pesto

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This Picard pesto is a green sauce that falls under the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with high fat (44 g) and saturated‑fat (8.1 g) per 100 g, while sugar is low (0.5 g) and salt moderate (0.63 g). The formulation includes basil, extra‑virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, water, Parmigiano‑Reggiano cheese and pine nuts, delivering protein and fibre but also containing allergens such as milk, nuts and possible egg traces.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal434 kcal

Fat44 g

Saturated Fat8.1 g

Carbohydrates3.3 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this pesto contains about 3.6 times more fat and 3.8 times more saturated fat, while its sugar (0.5 g) and salt (0.63 g) levels are far below the typical 10.9 g of sugar and 5 g of salt found in the category.

Ingredients

Basilic 28,5%, huile d'olive vierge extra 24,7%, huile de tournesol 15,7%, eau, Parmigiano Reggiano AOP rope 8.5% (contient LAIT), pignon de pin forréfié 5%, jus de cim june ail, sel, poivre. *Appellation d'Origine Protégée. AUTOAION DU CONSORTIUM DU PARMIGIANO REGGIANO. Peut contenir des traces de: oeuf, fruits à coque

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