Organic Italian Chilli & Garlic Pesto

Barcode 5060178071986

Yes — Organic Italian Chilli & Garlic Pesto is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives such as locust bean extract (a gelling/thickening agent) and citric acid (an acidity regulator/preservative). These extracted additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this pesto is considered an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

sunflower o chilli (5%)
OK

garlic (4%)
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

salt

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

corn starch locust bean extract
OK

parsley

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

oregano *=permitted non-organic ingredient

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Common questions about Organic Italian Chilli & Garlic Pesto

Is Organic Italian Chilli & Garlic Pesto ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Italian Chilli & Garlic Pesto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives such as locust bean extract (a gelling/thickening agent) and citric acid (an acidity regulator/preservative). These extracted additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this pesto is considered an ultra-processed food.

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.