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

The product mixes multiple refined ingredients such as sunflower oil, olive oil, cheese, yogurt and nuts, and it includes additives E1105 (a food‑grade colour) and E270 (lactic acid) together with lysozyme, an egg‑derived preservative, which collectively qualify it as ultra‑processed under the NOVA system.

How does the sugar and salt content in Pesto Verde affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the pesto is low‑sugar and therefore suitable for diabetic meal planning, but its 1.6 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the presence of cashew nuts in this pesto a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, cashew nuts make up about 5 % of the product and are listed as a declared allergen, so individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid this pesto.

Marque Repère,Turini • 185 g

Pesto Verde

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Verde is a green basil‑based sauce classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups, sold in a 185 g glass jar. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is rated NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with high fat (approximately 40 g per 100 g) and high salt (around 1.6 g per 100 g) while providing low sugars and a modest amount of fiber. The formulation includes dairy (cheese, yogurt, lysozyme), cashew and pine nuts, and an egg‑derived preservative, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen source for milk, eggs and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal312 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates5.3 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Pesto Verde delivers roughly 40 g of total fat per 100 g, over three times the average 12 g found in comparable sauces, and about 3.9 g of saturated fat versus the typical 2.1 g, while its sugar (2.5 g) and salt (1.6 g) are well below the category averages of 10.9 g of sugar and 5.0 g of salt.

Ingredients

Basilic 38%, huile de tournesol, huile d'olive 11 %, noix de cajou 5%, fromage 4,7% (lait, sel, présure, conservateur : lysozyme d'oeuf), yaourt, sucre, sel, arôme naturel, fromage Pecorino Romano AOP 1,3% (lait, sel, présure), ail en poudre 1%, pignons de pin 1%, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique.

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