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Yes — Pesto alla genovese is ultra-processed.
UPF due to industrially added bamboo fibre and antioxidant.
This pesto is classified as ultra-processed because it contains bamboo fibre and antioxidant: ascorbic acid, both pre-identified UPF ingredients. These industrially added ingredients contribute to the classification. The other ingredients are generally traditional culinary ingredients, such as basil, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, pine nuts, garlic, sugar, salt, and lactic acid.
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Yes — Pesto alla genovese by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This pesto is classified as ultra-processed because it contains bamboo fibre and antioxidant: ascorbic acid, both pre-identified UPF ingredients. These industrially added ingredients contribute to the classification. The other ingredients are generally traditional culinary ingredients, such as basil, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, pine nuts, garlic, sugar, salt, and lactic acid.
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.