Vegan Pesto alla Calabrese

Vegan Pesto alla Calabrese is a plant-based sauce classified in the 'Fat and sauces' PNNS group, made primarily of red bell pepper (47% of the formulation) and tofu (10%) and marketed as vegan, gluten-free and containing soy as an allergen. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed condiment that supplies moderate amounts of fat and sugars but a relatively high salt level of 2.5 g per 100 g, which exceeds typical condiment averages. While the pesto provides vegetables, plant protein and a modest fiber content, its overall nutritional profile is limited by high sodium, moderate saturated fat and the presence of the only listed additive (E270 lactic acid), making it a flavorful but nutritionally cautious choice.