Why is Green Pesto with Basil classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the formulation combines refined sunflower oil, added sugar, cheese powders, emulsifiers, a preservative (egg lysozyme) and a coloring agent, and it includes the additives E1105 (coloring), E270 (lactic acid) and E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids).

How does the sugar and salt content in Green Pesto with Basil affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 2.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the pesto adds minimal carbohydrate load and is unlikely to cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, but its 1.43 g of salt per 100 g represents a moderate sodium level that can quickly add up, so people with hypertension should watch portion sizes.

Is the milk present in the Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano components a concern for individuals with dairy allergies?

Yes – the pesto contains Grana Padano cheese (derived from cow's milk) and Pecorino Romano (derived from sheep's milk), both of which contain dairy proteins, so anyone with a cow- or sheep‑milk allergy should avoid this product, and the inclusion of egg lysozyme also makes it unsuitable for egg‑allergic consumers.

Baresa • 190g

Green Pesto with Basil

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Green Pesto with Basil is a ready-to-use condiment that belongs to the pnns_groups category 'Fat and sauces', sold by Lidl under the Baresa brand in a clear glass jar with a steel lid. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, delivering high total fat (about 40% by weight) and saturated-fat levels, moderate salt, low sugars, and a blend of basil, nuts, and cheeses. While its rich flavor comes from real basil, cashew nuts, and grated cheeses, consumers should note the presence of milk, egg lysozyme and tree nuts, as well as the high saturated-fat content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat45.9 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates6.7 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this pesto contains far less sugar (2.2 g vs 10.95 g per 100 g) and salt (1.43 g vs 5.02 g), but its saturated fat (6.7 g) and overall fat (≈40 g) far exceed the average values of 2.14 g saturated fat and 12 g total fat per 100 g.

Ingredients

38% Sunflower Oil, 36% Basil, 6.5% Cashew Nuts, 6% Grana Padano P.D.O. (Milk, Preservative: Egg Lysozyme), 2% Pecorino Romano P.D.O. (Sheep's Milk), Sugar, 1.5% Pine Nuts, Salt, 1% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Potato Flakes (Potatoes, Emulsifier: Mono-And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Natural Basil Flavouring.

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