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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. In addition, the use of preservatives such as egg lysozyme and isolated fibre (pea fibre) indicates industrial processing beyond traditional cooking methods.
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 de Soja
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Not UPF
Salsa di Soia
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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
Yes — Green Pesto by Tesco 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. In addition, the use of preservatives such as egg lysozyme and isolated fibre (pea fibre) indicates industrial processing beyond traditional cooking methods.
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.
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.