Why is Green Pesto classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple industrial steps such as oil refining, cheese melting and emulsification, and it includes three listed food additives: lysozyme (E1105) as a preservative, lactic acid (E270) for acidity control, and ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content in Green Pesto affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the pesto adds minimal carbohydrate load for diabetes management, but its 2.1 g of salt (≈840 mg sodium) per 100 g contributes a moderate amount of sodium, which may be a concern for hypertension if consumed in large quantities.

Is the cashew nut ingredient in Green Pesto a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the pesto lists cashew nuts at 5 % of the formulation, and the allergen information flags nuts, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product.

World's Market • 190 g

Green Pesto

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Green Pesto is a 190 g glass‑jar condiment made by World's Market, featuring basil, sunflower oil, olive oil, cashew nuts, cheeses, yogurt and various seasonings. With 263 kcal, 26 g fat (3.7 g saturated), 2.1 g salt and only 1.4 g sugars per 100 g, it falls into the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups, earns a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The high fat and salt levels and the presence of three food additives (lysozyme E1105, lactic acid E270, ascorbic acid E300) detract from its healthiness, while the modest protein and low sugar content provide some nutritional benefit.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal263 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates2.1 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average pesto sauces (10.95 g sugars, 12.01 g fat, 2.14 g saturated fat, 5.02 g salt per 100 g), Green Pesto contains far less sugar, considerably more total and saturated fat, and a lower salt level.

Ingredients

busuioc 38% (Italia), ulei de floarea-soarelui 27,5%, ulei de măsline 11%, nuci Caju 5%, brânză 47% UE) lapte, sare, conservant: lizozim (ou); cheag], iaurt, aromă naturală, sare, zahar,branz Pecorino Romano DOP 1,3% (Italia) (lapte de oaie, sare, cheag), semințe de pin 1%, ustuni N corector de aciditate: acid lactic, antioxidant: acid ascorbic.

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