
Product Insights
Tesco Freefrom Red pesto is a vegan, gluten‑free condiment classified in the Fat and sauces group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting a high fat content of 34.6 g, saturated fat of 3.4 g, moderate sugar at 5.6 g and a modest salt level of 1 g per 100 g, alongside modest protein and fiber. While it provides flavorful vegetables such as tomato, sundried tomatoes, basil and red pepper, the overall nutritional balance is weighted toward fat and limited protein, making it a calorie‑dense sauce.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average condiment, this red pesto contains far more fat (34.6 g vs 12 g) and saturated fat (3.4 g vs 2.1 g), but its sugar (5.6 g vs 10.9 g) and salt (1 g vs 5 g) are considerably lower.
Ingredients
Sunflower Oil, Water, Tomato Purée (15%), Sundried Tomatoes (6%) [Sundried Tomatoes, Salt], Basil (6%), Tofu (6%) [Soya Bean, water, firming agent (magnesium chloride)], red pepper, sugar, pine nuts, acidity regulator (lactic Acid), Garlic Powder
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