Sainsburys,Sainsbury's

Red Pesto

Barcode 00433228

Scanned 49 times by Nomi users

No — Red Pesto is not ultra-processed.

This red pesto contains mainly culinary ingredients: tomato products, vegetable oils, nuts, cheeses, vegetables, herbs, salt, and standard food acids/antioxidants (lactic acid, ascorbic acid). These are allowed basic additives and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or refined syrups listed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato paste (41%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

rehydrated sundried tomatoes (8%)
OK

tomato purée (6%)
OK

basil (5%)
OK

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

grana padano cheese (2%) (grana padano cheese (cows' milk), preservative: egg lysozyme)
OK

cashew nut

Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

pecorino romano cheese (sheep's milk) (1%)
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

pine nuts

Edible seeds from pine trees, commonly used in cooking and baking. Rich in healthy fats and pine nut flavor.
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

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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.

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Common questions about Red Pesto

Is Red Pesto ultra-processed?

No — Red Pesto by Sainsburys,Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This red pesto contains mainly culinary ingredients: tomato products, vegetable oils, nuts, cheeses, vegetables, herbs, salt, and standard food acids/antioxidants (lactic acid, ascorbic acid). These are allowed basic additives and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or refined syrups listed.

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.