Why is Pesto Basilico Limone classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the recipe uses refined sunflower oil, corn fiber, whey powder, milk proteins, a natural flavouring and the acidity regulator lactic acid (E270); these industrially manufactured ingredients and the emulsification process place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in this pesto affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.9 g of salt per 100 g, the pesto contributes a notable amount of sodium; regular consumption can increase daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, so people with hypertension should limit its portion size.

Is the cashew nut ingredient in this pesto a risk for people with nut allergies?

Yes - cashew nuts are listed as an ingredient and the label notes possible traces of other nuts, making the product unsuitable for anyone with a tree-nut allergy.

Banilla, Banrilla, Barilla • 190 g

Pesto Basilico Limone

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Basilico Limone is a ready-to-use green pesto sauce made with sunflower oil, basil, lemon zest, cashew nuts, whey powder and milk proteins, sold under the Banilla/Banrilla brands in German supermarkets such as Edeka and REWE. Classified in the Fat and Sauces group, it carries a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra-processed formulation, with roughly 45 g of fat and 1.9 g of salt per 100 g but very low sugars, and it is gluten-free while containing milk and tree-nut allergens. Its Eco-Score is also D, and the 190 g clear-glass jar with a recyclable plastic-steel lid meets the ISCC Plus sustainability criteria, though the overall environmental impact remains moderate.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal442 kcal

Fat41 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment (per 100 g), this pesto contains far less sugar (3.2 g vs 10.9 g) and lower salt (1.9 g vs 5.0 g) but its fat content is dramatically higher - about four times the typical 12 g - pushing its energy to roughly 440 kcal versus the 183 kcal average.

Ingredients

Huile de tournesol, basilic 34%, fibre de maïs, NOIX DE CAJOU, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), zeste de citron 2.5%, sel, protéines de LAIT, arôme naturel, jus de citron concentré 0.8%, correcteur d'acidité : acide lactique. Peut contenir des traces d'autres FRUITS À COQUE.

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