Ocado

Classic Green Pesto

Barcode 5055540022635

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Yes — Classic Green Pesto is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as preservative (egg lysozyme), unspecified flavourings, and an acidity regulator (lactic acid), which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

basil (47%)
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 pdo (5%) grana padano cheese (from unpasteurised (milk))
OK

preservative (egg lysozyme)]
OK

yogurt (milk)

A dairy product produced by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures; commonly contains live cultures.
OK

cashew nut flour
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

cashew nuts. pecorino romano cheese pdo (1%) (from ewe's milk)
OK

pine nuts (1%)
OK

ravourings
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

garlic powder. for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. may contain sesame and peanuts

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Common questions about Classic Green Pesto

Is Classic Green Pesto ultra-processed?

Yes — Classic Green Pesto by Ocado is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as preservative (egg lysozyme), unspecified flavourings, and an acidity regulator (lactic acid), which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Classic Green Pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Classic 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.