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

The sauce combines refined vegetable oils, added sugars, acidifiers and stabilisers, which are typical of industrial formulations; the label lists two food additives: E270 (lactic acid) as an acidity regulator and E300 (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant.

How does the high fat and saturated fat content affect a heart‑healthy or weight‑management diet?

With 45 g of total fat and 6.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the pesto contributes a large amount of calories and saturated fatty acids, which can raise LDL cholesterol and should be used sparingly in diets focused on cardiovascular health or weight control.

Is the cashew nut ingredient in this pesto a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains cashew nuts, which are listed as a declared allergen; individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it, and the label also notes possible cross‑contamination with other nuts and peanuts.

Combino • 190 g

Pesto

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Combino Pesto, sold in a 190 g jar at Lidl, is a basil‑based sauce marketed as a condiment. It delivers 471 kcal per 100 g, with very high fat (45 g) and saturated fat (6.2 g), moderate sugars (7 g), relatively low salt (1.62 g), 2.1 g fibre and 4.5 g protein, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and contains milk and nut allergens as well as two additives (E270, E300). As a member of the PNNS “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups, it functions as a flavorful topping rather than a nutritional staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal471 kcal

Fat45 g

Saturated Fat6.2 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pesto‑type condiment, this Pesto contains far more fat (45 g vs 12 g) and saturated fat, about double the protein (4.5 g vs 2.1 g), but less salt (1.62 g vs 5.02 g) and sugars, resulting in a much higher calorie density.

Ingredients

Huiles végétales (1.tournesol, 2.colza, 3.mais, 4.olive, 5.soja: voir couvercle), 33,7% basilic, noix de cajou, 5% fromage (lait), poudre de lactosérum (lait), protéine de lait, sucre, sel, arômes naturels (contient lait) huile d'olive vierge extra, ail, 0,5% extrait de basilic, amidon (mais), correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique ; 0,3% basilic séché, antioxydant: acide ascorbique. Traces éventuelles de fruits a coque, d'arachides, de poissons, de soja et de céleri. Non ouvert,

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