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

The sauce combines refined vegetable oils, cheese, nuts and preservatives, and it includes E1105 (lysozyme), E270 (lactic acid) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are typical ingredients of ultra‑processed products, thus placing it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Green Pesto affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 1.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the pesto adds minimal glucose load, making it relatively safe for blood‑sugar control, while the 0.86 g of salt is well below the average pesto level and therefore unlikely to exacerbate hypertension when used in moderate amounts.

Is the lysozyme used as a preservative in this pesto a risk for people with egg allergies?

Yes, lysozyme is an enzyme derived from egg whites; individuals with egg allergy should avoid this product because the additive can trigger allergic reactions.

Morrisons • 190 g

Green Pesto

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Green Pesto is a basil‑based condiment sold by Morrisons that falls under the 'Fat and sauces' and 'Dressings and sauces' categories of the French PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food, with 32.3 g of fat (including 4.4 g saturated) and 5.6 g of protein per 100 g, while its sugar (1.1 g) and salt (0.86 g) are relatively low. The formula includes dairy cheese, egg‑derived lysozyme and cashew nuts, so it is unsuitable for vegans and may trigger milk, egg or nut allergies, and it contains the additives E1105, E270 and E471.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal367 kcal

Fat32.3 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates12.6 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pesto, this Green Pesto contains roughly three times more fat (32.3 g vs 12 g), double the protein (5.6 g vs 2.1 g) and more than twice the fiber, while its sugar (1.1 g) and salt (0.86 g) are well below typical pesto levels.

Ingredients

basil (47%), sunflower oil, grana padano cheese (cheese (milk), preservatives (lysozyme (egg)) (6%), cashew nuts, potato flakes (potato, emulsifier (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)), pecorino romano cheese (sheep's milk) (2%), salt, extra virgin olive oil, pine kernels, acidity regulator (lactic acid), garlic powder, flavouring

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