Why is Pesto Rosso con pomodori e formaggio italiano classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined sunflower oil, added emulsifier (lecithin, E322i) and an acidity regulator (citric acid, E330), which are industrial ingredients that are not present in minimally processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 5.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the pesto contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should count it toward their daily sugar allowance; the 2.66 g of salt is relatively high for a condiment and may increase blood pressure, making it unsuitable for strict low‑sodium diets.

Is the lysozyme derived from egg used in the cheese component a concern for consumers with egg allergy?

Yes, the cheese blend contains lysozyme, an enzyme extracted from egg white, and it is listed as an egg allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this pesto.

Bertolli • 185 g

Pesto Rosso con pomodori e formaggio italiano

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pesto Rosso con pomodori e formaggio italiano is a red pesto sauce that combines tomato puree, Italian cheeses, nuts and basil, packaged in a jar. It belongs to the Fat and sauces group (also Dressings and sauces), carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high fat (34.9 g), saturated fat (5.3 g) and salt (2.66 g) per 100 g. While it provides protein (5.3 g), fiber (1.5 g) and a notable 53 % fruit‑vegetable‑nut content, the calorie density (374 kcal) and added emulsifier and citric‑acid additives make it a condiment best used sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal374 kcal

Fat34.9 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this pesto contains roughly three times more fat (34.9 g vs 12 g) and double the saturated fat, yet its sugar (5.6 g) and salt (2.66 g) are below average, while delivering about twice the energy (374 kcal vs 183 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Tomatenpuree (40%), zonnebloemolie, Italiaanse KAAS (8%) (Grana Padano BOB (bevat lysozym van EI), Pecorino Romano BOB),gedroogde tomaat (5%), CASHEWNOTEN, extra olijfolie verkregen bij de eerste persing (4%) (EU), basilicum, zout, tomatenpoeder (2%),emulgator (lecithine), knoflook, pijnboompitten, cayennepeper, zuurteregelaar(citroenzuur). Beschermde Oorsprongsbenaming. Kan sporen van pinda en noten bevatten.

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