Zest

Vegan basil pesto

Barcode 5010338223533

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

No — Vegan basil pesto is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (herbs, nuts, vegetable oils, vinegar, spices, concentrated apple juice, garlic purée, salt), and no industrial additives, refined/isolated sugars, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

basil nut (36%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

ground cashew nuts (14%)
OK

white wine vinegar (11%)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
OK

salt

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

black pepper

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

toasted sesame oil

A flavor oil pressed from sesame seeds and toasted to develop rich nutty aroma; commonly used in Asian cuisine.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about Vegan basil pesto

Is Vegan basil pesto ultra-processed?

No — Vegan basil pesto by Zest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (herbs, nuts, vegetable oils, vinegar, spices, concentrated apple juice, garlic purée, salt), and no industrial additives, refined/isolated sugars, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

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.