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Yes — Green Pesto is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an emulsifier) and unspecified flavouring, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed 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.
Salsa di Soia
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Geeta's Mango Chutney imp
Geeta’s Foods Ltd
Not UPF
Spreadable
Yeo Valley Organic
Not UPF
Tesco Houmous
Tesco
Not UPF
Organic Houmous
Sainsbury's,So Organic
Not UPF
Aceto Balsamico Di Modena
Acentino
Not UPF
Passata di Pomodoro
Mutti
Not UPF
Classic Houmous
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Sauce soja
Kikkoman,Kikkoman - Kikkoman K.K.
Not UPF
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
KIKKOMAN
Not UPF
Yes — Green Pesto by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (an emulsifier) and unspecified flavouring, which fall under NOVA ultra-processed 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.