Why is PESTO A LA GENEVESE CREMEUX classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the sauce is made from refined vegetable oils, ground nuts, grated cheeses and undergoes industrial steps such as grinding, heating and homogenisation; the only listed additive is E270 (lactic acid) used as an acidity regulator, and the product also includes natural flavorings that contain milk.

How does the salt and sugar content in this pesto affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The low sugar level (3.7 g per 100 g) makes the pesto relatively safe for blood‑glucose management, but the relatively high salt concentration (2.7 g per 100 g) can contribute to increased blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit portion size despite the salt being below the average for similar sauces.

Is this pesto suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains dairy cheese and milk proteins, it is not certified halal as it includes animal‑derived cheese without a halal label, it is gluten‑free according to the label, and its high‑fat, low‑carbohydrate profile can fit a keto regimen although the elevated saturated fat and salt should be considered.

Polli • 190 g

PESTO A LA GENEVESE CREMEUX

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a creamy Geneva‑style pesto condiment, classified in the ‘Fat and sauces’ and ‘Dressings and sauces’ PNNS groups. It bears a Nutri‑Score of E and is a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed sauce, containing high levels of total fat (the formulation includes roughly 38 % sunflower oil) with 5.9 g saturated fat and 2.7 g salt per 100 g, while its sugar content is low at 3.7 g per 100 g. The recipe includes dairy cheese and milk proteins (milk allergen) and tree‑nut ingredients (cashews, pine nuts), yet it is labeled gluten‑free and contains no added preservatives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat46 g

Saturated Fat5.9 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pesto in its category, this Genevan pesto contains far less sugar (3.7 g vs 10.9 g per 100 g) but more than double the saturated fat (5.9 g vs 2.1 g) while its salt level (2.7 g) is about half the category average (5.0 g).

Ingredients

Huile de tournesol, basilic 32%, NOIX DE CAJOU 7%, fromage Grana Padano AOP 5% (LAIT), fibre de maïs, protéines de LAIT, sel, huile d'olive vierge extra 2%, fromage Pecorino Romano AOP 1,5% (LAIT de brebis), sucre, arômes naturels (LAIT), pignons de pin 1%, ail 0,6%, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique; amidon. Peut contenir autres FRUITS À COQUE, ARACHIDES, CELERI et SOJA.

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