Why is Pesto rouge classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because it combines refined sunflower oil, double-concentrated tomato paste, cheese, nuts and several industrial ingredients such as acidifiers and flavorings; the label lists additives E1105, E270 (lactic acid) and E330 (citric acid) used for preservation and acidity control.

How does the salt and saturated-fat content in Pesto rouge affect a hypertensive or heart-healthy diet?

With 2.3 g of salt and 3.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the sauce contributes significantly to daily sodium and saturated-fat limits, so people managing blood pressure or cardiovascular risk should use it sparingly.

Is Pesto rouge suitable for vegan, keto or gluten-free diets?

No; it contains dairy cheeses, egg-derived lysozyme and cashew nuts, making it non-vegan and a potential allergen, while its tomato base and added sugars give it moderate carbohydrates, so it is not keto-friendly, but it does not contain gluten-containing ingredients.

Carrefour • 190 g

Pesto rouge

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto rouge is a red tomato-based pesto sauce sold under the Carrefour brand, classified in the 'Fat and sauces' PNNS group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, and while it offers relatively low sugar (7.4 g) and modest salt (2.3 g) per 100 g, it is high in saturated fat (3.6 g) and overall energy (~300 kcal). The formula contains dairy (Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano), egg-derived lysozyme, and cashew nuts, and includes additives E1105, E270 and E330, which may be concerns for allergic or clean-label consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal305 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars7.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment (sugar 10.9 g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 2.1 g, salt 5 g per 100 g), this pesto has lower sugar and salt but higher saturated fat and higher energy (~300 kcal).

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates au jus 31% (tomates 21,7%, jus de tomates 9,3%), huile de tournesol, double concentré de tomates 16%, purée de tomates mi-réduite 9%, _fromage_ Grana Padano AOP 3,5% (contient conservateur: lysozyme d'_oeuf_), _noix de cajou_ 3%, perméat de _lactosérum_, amidon de maïs, protéines de _lait_, sel, basilic 1,5%, arômes naturels (contient _lait_), _fromage_ Pecorino Romano AOP 1%, Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin concentré), correcteurs d'acidité: acide lactique et acide citrique, ail, arôme naturel de basilic. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque, arachides, poissons, soja et céleri.

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