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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation includes industrial ingredients such as added sugar, modified corn starch, and a food‑grade acid (lactic acid), listed under the additive codes E14xx and E270.

How does the sugar and salt content in this pesto affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the sauce adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose if eaten in large portions, and its 2.6 g of salt (about 44 % of the recommended daily limit) may increase blood pressure, so people with diabetes or hypertension should use it sparingly and count it toward their daily totals.

Is the cashew nut ingredient a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes; the product lists cashew nuts as an ingredient and the allergen panel flags nuts, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this pesto.

Garofalo • 175 g

Pesto calabrese poivrons

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto calabrese poivrons is a red‑pepper‑based pesto sauce produced by Garofalo and sold in a glass jar with a metal lid. It belongs to the Dressings and sauces group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, with high fat (26 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (4.2 g), high salt (2.6 g) and modest sugars (5.4 g), while providing 2.8 g fiber and 4.7 g protein per 100 g. The sauce contains 52 % bell peppers, PDO Italian cheeses (ricotta and Grana Padano) and about 59 % fruit/vegetable content, but also includes added sugar, modified corn starch, lactic acid and allergens such as egg, milk and cashew nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal291 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates7.5 g

Sugars5.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pesto (fat 12 g, saturated fat 2.1 g, sugars 10.9 g, salt 5 g, protein 2.1 g per 100 g), this product has more than double the fat and saturated fat, lower sugars and about half the salt, while delivering higher protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Poivrons 52% (rouges, jaunes et rouges grillés), huile de tournesol, fromages italiens AOP (RICOTTA ROMANA* AOP 10%, GRANA PADANO* AOP (OEUF)), concentré de tomates, concassé de NOIX DE CAJOU (FRUIT A COQUE), sucre, sel, basilic, amidon modifié de maïs, acidifiant : acide lactique, piment,*Contient du LAIT

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