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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on refined oils, added sugars, stabilisers and preservatives; the label lists the additives E270 (lactic acid), E392 (rosemary extract) and E412 (guar gum).

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten free diets?

The sauce is not vegan because it contains egg yolk powder, it is keto friendly due to very low carbohydrate content, and it is naturally gluten free as no wheat-derived ingredients are listed.

Is the egg yolk powder in this Aioli pesto a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the presence of egg yolk powder means the product must be avoided by anyone who is allergic to egg.

La délicieuse • 190 g

Aïoli pesto

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Aioli pesto from La delicieuse is a condiment classified in the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E, falls into NOVA group 4 and delivers a very high fat content (65 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (5.8 g), low sugar (2.1 g) and comparatively low salt (2.05 g). The product benefits from organic certification and fresh basil, yet it contains egg yolk powder, added sugars, and additives E270, E392 and E412, which together limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal609 kcal

Fat65.2 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates3.3 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average aioli sauces, this Aioli pesto has about five times more fat (65 g vs 12 g), roughly half the sugar (2.1 g vs 10.95 g) and lower salt (2.05 g vs 5.02 g).

Ingredients

Huile de colza*, eau, basilic (5,7%)*, jaune d'ŒUF en poudre*, sirop de riz", vinaigre“, sel, granulat d'ail* (1%), poudre d'ail", persil", acidifiant: acide lactique, poivre blanc, épaississant: gomme de guar*, antioxydant: extrait de romarin*. Peut contenir des traces de moutarde. "ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique

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