Why is Pesto alla calabrese poivrons et ricotta classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many refined ingredients such as concentrated tomato, added sugars, glucose syrup, and processed dairy (whey permeate, ricotta) and includes the food‑grade additive lactic acid (E270), which together meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food.

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

With 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the pesto adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, while its 2.8 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if consumed in large quantities.

Is the ricotta cheese in this pesto a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, ricotta is a fresh dairy product, and the recipe also contains whey permeate and other cheeses, so anyone with a cow‑milk allergy should avoid this pesto.

Polli • 190 g

Pesto alla calabrese poivrons et ricotta

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto alla calabrese poivrons et ricotta is a creamy red pesto classified in the dressings and sauces family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high fat (27 g per 100 g) and moderate saturated fat, while its salt level is 2.8 g per 100 g. The formulation contains bell peppers, ricotta and grated cheeses, providing some vegetables and fiber, but also includes dairy allergens, a lactic‑acid additive (E270), and it earned an overall Eco‑Score of A.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal301 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce, this pesto has more than double the fat, but contains less than half the sugar and about half the salt.

Ingredients

poivrons 40%, huile de tournesol, ricotta fraîche 12%, double concentré de tomate, oignon, perméat de lactoserum, sucre, huile d'olive vierge extra 2%, sirop de glucose, amidon de maïs, sel, fromage grana padano 1%, fromage pecorino 1%, fromage râpé 1%, piment 0,1%, origan, acide lactique, acide ascorbique.

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