Why does Pesto rosso have a Nutri-Score of D and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The D rating is driven mainly by its high total fat (including saturated fat) and moderate salt content, while the presence of added sugars and low fiber also lower the score; the cheese and nuts contribute to saturated fat and overall energy density.

How do the fat, saturated fat, and salt levels in Pesto rosso affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The high fat and saturated fat increase calorie density and may raise LDL cholesterol, which can be a concern for heart health, while the moderate salt can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so individuals with diabetes or hypertension should use the sauce sparingly.

Is the cashew nut ingredient in Pesto rosso a concern for people with tree-nut allergies?

Yes, the sauce contains cashew nuts, a tree nut, and also may have cross-contamination with other nuts, so people with tree-nut allergies should avoid it.

Carrefour • 185 g

Pesto rosso

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is an organic red pesto sauce made from double-concentrated tomatoes, sunflower oil, tomato pulp, cashew nuts, extra-virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, basil, pine nuts, and seasonings. It belongs to the 'Fat and sauces' and 'Dressings and sauces' food groups, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with several added oils and flavorings. While the sauce offers vegetable ingredients and organic sourcing, it is high in total and saturated fat, has moderate salt, and contains milk and tree-nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates9.3 g

Sugars5.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical condiment (about 12 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 10.9 g sugars and 5 g salt per 100 g), this pesto rosso is higher in fat and saturated fat but lower in sugars and salt.

Ingredients

Tomates double concentrées* 29.2%, huile de tournesol*, pulpe de tomate au jus* 11% (tomates* 7.7% , jus de tomates* 3.3%), _noix de cajou_* 10%, huile d'olive vierge extra*, _fromage_ Parmigiano Reggiano AOP* 5,6%, basilic* 5.2%, sel, pignons de pin* 1%, persil déshydraté*, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique, ail déshydraté*, amidon de mais*, antioxydant : acide ascorbique. *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque, œufs, céleri, poissons, soja et céréales contenant du gluten.

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