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

The sauce includes refined ingredients such as whey powder, whey protein, corn starch and citric acid (E330), which are industrially processed components; these, together with the use of emulsifiers and flavor enhancers, place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 6.1 g of sugars 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 is lower than the average sauce but still adds to daily sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or hypertension should use it sparingly and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Is the cashew nut content in Pesto Rosso a concern for individuals with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the sauce contains 4 % roasted cashew nuts, which are a known tree‑nut allergen; anyone with a cashew or broader tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product, and the label also notes possible cross‑contamination with peanuts.

Auchan • 0.19 kg

Pesto rosso

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Auchan Pesto Rosso is a red pesto sauce made from tomatoes, Grana Padano cheese, basil and cashew nuts, packaged in a 190 g glass jar. It belongs to the dressings and sauces category, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 22 g of fat (including 3.6 g saturated), 2 g of salt and 6.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which places its fat well above the average for sauces while its sugar is below the category average. The presence of whey powders and trace peanuts adds allergen concerns, and the product’s high saturated‑fat content limits its suitability for low‑salt or heart‑healthy diets, although it does provide 4.2 g of protein and 1 g of fiber per serving.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal259 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars6.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce, this pesto has markedly more fat (22 g vs 12 g per 100 g) but less sugar (6.1 g vs 11 g) and about half the salt (2 g vs 5 g).

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates 40%, huile de tournesol, purée de tomates 9%, double concentré de tomates 7%, Grana Padano AOP 6% (LAIT) (contient ŒUFS) (lait origine Italie), basilic 4%, NOIX DE CAJOU 4%, amidon de maïs, poudre de lactosérum (LAIT), protéines de lactosérum (LAIT), sel, huile d'olive, tomates séchées 1%, sucre, ail correcteurs d'acidité : acide lactique, acide citrique. Traces éventuelles d'arachides et d'autres fruits à coque. Élaboré à partir de tomates origine Italie et/ou Espagne et/ou Portugal et de tomates séchées origine Turquie et/ou Tunisie.

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