Belazu

Butternut Squash & Sage Pesto

Barcode 5030343839581

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No — Butternut Squash & Sage Pesto is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary items or minimally processed (vegetables, oils, cheese, herbs, seeds, tomato paste, lactic acid as a simple acidity regulator). There are no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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roasted butternut squash (25%)
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rapeseed oil

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

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

pecorino cheese (7%) (milk)
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

roasted sweet potato
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

pumpkin seeds

Edible seeds of pumpkins, rich in healthy fats, protein, and minerals; commonly used roasted or as a topping or ingredient in baking.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

salt

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

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
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parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

sunflower oil

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

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.

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Common questions about Butternut Squash & Sage Pesto

Is Butternut Squash & Sage Pesto ultra-processed?

No — Butternut Squash & Sage Pesto by Belazu is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary items or minimally processed (vegetables, oils, cheese, herbs, seeds, tomato paste, lactic acid as a simple acidity regulator). There are no industrial flavorings, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food under 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.