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Green Pesto Sauce by sainsburys
sainsburys

Green Pesto Sauce

Barcode 00408950
Scanned  82  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Green Pesto Sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose, an industrially processed isolated sugar, and refined vegetable oil. It also contains the pre-identified UPF ingredients grana padano cheese with egg lysozyme preservative and pecorino romano cheese; these additives and industrially formulated cheese ingredients contribute to the classification. The other ingredients, such as basil, nuts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lactic acid, and ascorbic acid, do not independently require a UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    basil
    A sweet, aromatic herb commonly used fresh to garnish or flavor dishes.
  • OK
    vegetable oil
    A basic culinary fat produced from various plant seeds or fruits, used for cooking and frying.
  • UPF
    grana padano cheese
    A hard Italian cheese made from cows’ milk; in this product it contains the preservative lysozyme (egg-derived) as an additive.
  • OK
    cashew nuts
    A tree-nut edible ingredient, typically used whole or chopped in snacks and dishes.
  • OK
    glucose
    A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    vegetable fibre
    Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    acidity regulator: lactic acid; pecorino romano cheese (sheep's milk)
    A two-component ingredient mix: lactic acid (acidity regulator) and Pecorino Romano cheese (sheep's milk).
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    pine nuts
    Edible seeds of pine trees, commonly used in cooking and baking; they have a mild, buttery, nutty flavor and a crunchy texture.
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

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Common questions about Green Pesto Sauce

Is Green Pesto Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Green Pesto Sauce by sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose, an industrially processed isolated sugar, and refined vegetable oil. It also contains the pre-identified UPF ingredients grana padano cheese with egg lysozyme preservative and pecorino romano cheese; these additives and industrially formulated cheese ingredients contribute to the classification. The other ingredients, such as basil, nuts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lactic acid, and ascorbic acid, do not independently require a UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Green Pesto Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Green Pesto Sauce as ultra-processed markers: grana padano cheese, acidity regulator: lactic acid; pecorino romano cheese (sheep's milk). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Green Pesto Sauce?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Traditional Genovese Pesto by Belazu, GREEN PESTO by M&S FOOD, Basil Pesto by Sainsbury's taste the difference. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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