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Yes — Green pesto is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural basil flavouring, and preservative egg lysozyme, which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
Rose Harissa Paste
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Not UPF
Wholegrain mustard
Tesco
Not UPF
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Aldi
Not UPF
Tomato & Basil
Loyd Grossman
Not UPF
All Natural Avocado Oil Mayo
Dr Wills
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Sojasauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Engevita
Not UPF
Yes — Green pesto by Lidl, Baresa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include industrial additives and processed ingredients such as emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural basil flavouring, and preservative egg lysozyme, which fall under NOVA group 4 criteria.
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.
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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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.