Why is Pesto Alla Genovese con Basilico Fresco DOP classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes fresh basil with processed ingredients such as grated cheeses, pine nuts, potato flakes and uses two declared additives: lysozyme (E1105), an egg‑derived preservative, and ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high fat and salt content of this pesto affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

With 44 g of fat and 2.6 g of salt per 100 g, the pesto can increase daily saturated‑fat intake and contribute to higher sodium consumption, both of which may raise cholesterol levels and blood pressure; consuming it in small portions and balancing the rest of the diet with low‑fat, low‑salt foods is advisable for heart‑healthy or hypertensive individuals.

Is the lysozyme (E1105) used as a preservative in this pesto a concern for people allergic to eggs?

Yes, lysozyme is derived from egg white protein, so the presence of E1105 can trigger reactions in individuals with egg allergies, and they should avoid this pesto.

Sapori Dintorni • 180 g

Pesto Alla Genovese Con Basilico Fresco Dop 180G

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Alla Genovese con Basilico Fresco DOP is a 180 g jar of traditional Genoese basil pesto that is labelled gluten‑free and belongs to the dressings and sauces group of foods. Per 100 g it supplies 44 g of fat (including 7.4 g saturated fat), 2 g of sugars, 2.6 g of salt and 431 kcal, which results in a Nutri‑Score of E and places it in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation contains dairy (Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano) and egg‑derived lysozyme, so it is not suitable for vegans and may trigger allergies to milk or eggs.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat44 g

Saturated Fat7.4 g

Carbohydrates2.6 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this pesto has about four times more fat and nearly double the calories, while its sugar and salt levels are lower than typical values.

Ingredients

PESTO ALLA GENOVESE, SENZA GLUTINE, INGREDIENTI Basilico genovese DOP 40,6%, olio extra vergine di oliva, Grana Padano DOP (latte, sale, caglio, conservante: lisozima (proteina dell'uovo)), pinoli, sale, fiocchi di patate, zucchero, Pecorino Romano DOP (latte di pecora, sale, caglio), aglio, aroma naturale di basilico, correttore di acidità: acido citrico antiossidante: acido ascorbico,

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