Why is Salsa pesto con albahaca classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it is a pre-mixed sauce made from refined vegetable oils, added seasonings and multiple industrial additives; the label lists the preservatives potassium sorbate (E202), lactic acid (E270) and egg lysozyme, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this pesto affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The product contains only 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g, which is low and unlikely to raise blood glucose significantly, but it provides 3 g of salt per 100 g, a relatively high amount that can increase blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit their intake.

Are the cashew nuts and Grana Padano cheese in this pesto problematic for individuals with nut or dairy allergies?

Yes; the formulation includes cashew nuts (a tree nut) and Grana Padano cheese made from milk, as well as egg-derived lysozyme, so the pesto is not safe for people allergic to nuts, dairy or eggs and may also contain traces of peanuts.

HACENDADO • 190 g

Salsa pesto con albahaca

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Salsa pesto con albahaca is a ready-to-use green pesto sauce that falls under the Fat and sauces (Dressings and sauces) food group. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, high saturated-fat content (7.3 g per 100 g) and the presence of several additives and allergens (E202 potassium sorbate, E270 lactic acid, egg lysozyme, milk and cashew nuts). While it is low in sugar (1.4 g/100 g) and contains less salt than the average condiment, the elevated saturated fat and salt levels, plus the dairy and nut ingredients, limit its suitability for health-conscious or allergy-sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal570 kcal

Fat57 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates7.7 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment profile (sugar 10.95 g, fat 12.01 g, saturated fat 2.14 g, salt 5.02 g per 100 g), this pesto is low in sugar and salt but contains a markedly higher saturated-fat level (7.3 g) and overall fat, contributing to its poor Nutri-Score.

Ingredients

oleo sementes de girassol, manjericão (21%), castanhas de caju, queijo Grana Padano DOP (32%) (leite, sal, coalho, conservante: lisozima de ovo), sal, azeite virgem extra, pinkies (0.5%) fibra vegetal, alho desidratado, regulador de acidez: ácido láctico, antioxidante acid ascorbico, conservante: sorbato de potássio (E202). Pode conter outros frutos de cascara amendoins. *Utilizado apenas em caso de separação excessiva de óleo. CON Paso netol

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