Why is Pesto Alla Genovese classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is rated NOVA 3 because the ingredients undergo mechanical grinding, oil extraction and blending, which are moderate processing steps; the only listed additives are the acidity regulator lactic acid (E270) and the antioxidant ascorbic acid (E300), both used in small amounts to preserve flavor and stability.

How does the salt content in Pesto Alla Genovese affect a hypertensive diet?

With 3.7 g of salt per 100 g, the pesto contributes a significant sodium load that can raise blood pressure, so people with hypertension should limit their portion size or choose lower‑salt alternatives.

Is the cashew nut content in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the pesto contains cashew nut flour, which is listed as a nut ingredient, and the label flags nuts as an allergen, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid this product.

De Cecco • 190g

Pesto Alla Genovese

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Alla Genovese from De Cecco is a glass‑jar pesto sauce marketed as gluten‑free. It falls under the Fat and sauces (PNNS group) and Dressings and sauces sub‑group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 3 (moderately processed). The blend of 37 % basil and 36 % extra‑virgin olive oil supplies natural antioxidants, but the product is high in saturated fat (7.8 g/100 g) and salt (3.7 g/100 g) and contains the additives E270 (lactic acid) and E300 (ascorbic acid) as well as milk and nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal475 kcal

Fat48 g

Saturated Fat7.8 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical condiment, this pesto has far less sugar (2.5 g vs 10.95 g) and lower salt (3.7 g vs 5.02 g) but a markedly higher saturated‑fat level (7.8 g vs 2.14 g).

Ingredients

Basilikum 37%, natives Olivenöl extra 36%, Mehl von Kaschunüsse, Parmigiano Reggiano Käse g.U. 5%, Salz, Pinienkerne 3%, Kartoffelflocken, Zucker, Säureregulator: Milchsäure, Antioxidationsmittel Ascorbinsäure. GLUTENFREI.

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