Vegan Red Pesto

Barcode 5010338103590

No — Vegan Red Pesto is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mainly basic culinary components: rapeseed oil, tomato paste, basil, cashew nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic puree, salt, lactic acid as an acidity regulator, spirit vinegar, and black pepper. Lactic acid is a simple, commonly used acidity regulator and not an indicator of ultra-processing by itself. There are no industrially formulated additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the given criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

concentrated tomato paste

Concentrated, cooked tomato product used to impart tomato flavor and color; typically a basic vegetable product.
OK

basil (11%)
OK

ground cashew nuts (10%)
OK

sun-dried tomatoes (6%) (tomatoes, salt, sunflower oil)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Vegan Red Pesto

Is Vegan Red Pesto ultra-processed?

No — Vegan Red Pesto is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly basic culinary components: rapeseed oil, tomato paste, basil, cashew nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic puree, salt, lactic acid as an acidity regulator, spirit vinegar, and black pepper. Lactic acid is a simple, commonly used acidity regulator and not an indicator of ultra-processing by itself. There are no industrially formulated additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Vegan Red Pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Vegan Red Pesto as an ultra-processed marker: lactic acid. 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.