Cucina

Pesto

Barcode 4061459768732

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pesto is ultra-processed.

This pesto is ultra-processed because it contains dried glucose syrup, an industrially produced refined sugar ingredient, as well as several food additives such as preservatives (lysozyme) and acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid) used for shelf-life extension and texture/stability rather than basic home-style cooking.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

basil (46%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

grana padano cheese (596) (grana padano cheese (milk))
OK

preservative: lysozyme (egg)
OK

cashew nuts

A tree-nut edible ingredient, typically used whole or chopped in snacks and dishes.
OK

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
OK

salt

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

garlic puree (garlic, water, acidity regulators: lactic acid, citric acid)
OK

pecorino romano cheese (milk) (0.5%)
OK

pine nuts

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

acidity regulator. lactic acid antioxidant: ascorbic acid

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Common questions about Pesto

Is Pesto ultra-processed?

Yes — Pesto by Cucina is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This pesto is ultra-processed because it contains dried glucose syrup, an industrially produced refined sugar ingredient, as well as several food additives such as preservatives (lysozyme) and acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid) used for shelf-life extension and texture/stability rather than basic home-style cooking.

Which ingredients in Pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pesto as an ultra-processed marker: dried glucose syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.