Asda

Green pesto

Barcode 5050854467325

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — Green pesto is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive acidity regulator (lactic acid), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Additional additives such as preservative (egg lysozyme), preservative (sulphur dioxide), and antioxidant (ascorbic acid) also indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

basil

A fresh herb used for aroma and flavor in cooking; typically leaves are used fresh or dried.
OK

water

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

sunflower oil

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

grana padano cheese (2.5%) [grana padano cheese (made from unpasteurised milk)
OK

preservative (egg lysozyme)]
OK

cashew nuts (2.0%)
OK

salt

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

pecorino romano cheese (from ewe's milk) (1.0%)
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

pine nuts (0.8%)
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

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

garlic powder (garlic powder)
OK

preservative (sulphur dioxide])

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Common questions about Green pesto

Is Green pesto ultra-processed?

Yes — Green pesto by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive acidity regulator (lactic acid), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Additional additives such as preservative (egg lysozyme), preservative (sulphur dioxide), and antioxidant (ascorbic acid) also indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in Green pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Green 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.