
Product Insights
Barilla Pesto Ricotta e Noci alla Siciliana is a savory Italian sauce that belongs to the dressings and sauces family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its high fat (36 g), saturated fat (4.7 g), salt (2.4 g), added sugars (2.5 g) and the presence of milk, nuts and egg‑derived lysozyme allergens. While it provides protein (5.6 g), fiber (1.5 g) and is labeled gluten‑free, its calorie density (389 kcal) and sodium level exceed typical recommendations for a balanced diet.
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average sauce, this pesto contains roughly three times more fat (36 g vs 12 g) and double the protein (5.6 g vs 2.1 g) while delivering lower sugar (7.3 g vs 10.9 g) and salt (2.4 g vs 5.0 g) but nearly double the calories (389 kcal vs 183 kcal).
Ingredients
Sonnenblumenöl, 21,5 % Tomatenfruchtfleisch, 20 % Ricotta-Käse [Molke (Milch), Milch], 5,7 % Tomatenmarkkonzentrat, 5 % Walnusskerne, Basilikum, Zucker, Grana Padano g. U. Käse (MILCH, Lysozym aus EI), Salz, Cashewkerne, Molkepulver (Milch), Reisstärke, Säureregulator: Milchsäure, Knoblauch, natürliche Aromen (Milch), Buttermilchpulver (Milch).
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