
Product Insights
PESTO Basilico is a basil‑based pesto sauce that belongs to the Fat and sauces group and is marketed as vegan, gluten‑free and made in Italy. It delivers a very high fat content of 41 g per 100 g, with 5.5 g saturated fat, moderate salt at 3 g, low sugars at 3.3 g, 431 kcal of energy, 2 g fiber and 2.5 g protein. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its less favourable nutritional balance, and it contains milk and nut allergens as well as lactic acid (E270) as an additive.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical condiments, this pesto contains about three times more fat (41 g vs 12 g per 100 g), over double the saturated fat (5.5 g vs 2.15 g), less than half the salt (3 g vs 5.14 g), far fewer sugars (3.3 g vs 10.94 g), and more than twice the calories (431 kcal vs 183 kcal).
Ingredients
basil 35,6%, sunflower oil, cashews, glucose syrup, water, modified corn starch, salt, natural flavourings, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, acidity regulator: lactic acid
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