Asda

Green Pesto

Barcode 5063089173183

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Green Pesto is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives/ingredients: pea fibre (an isolated fibre ingredient), and acidity regulators (lactic acid, ascorbic acid) which are extracted additives. According to NOVA, the presence of such industrially processed additives makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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basil

A fresh culinary herb used to flavor dishes with a sweet, peppery aroma. Common in Mediterranean cooking.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil produced by pressing olives, widely used for cooking, dressing, and finishing foods.
OK

pecorino romano cheese pdo

A traditional Italian hard cheese made from unpasteurized ewe's milk using lamb rennet; protected designation of origin (PDO) variant.
OK

cashew nuts pine nuts (2%)
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

salt

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

acidity regulators (lactic acid, ascort adid)
OK

garlic purée

Garlic puree; a basic culinary ingredient if pure garlic purée; text includes allergy warning which is not part of the ingredient itself.
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain other nuts and peanuts. storage energy

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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). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives/ingredients: pea fibre (an isolated fibre ingredient), and acidity regulators (lactic acid, ascorbic acid) which are extracted additives. According to NOVA, the presence of such industrially processed additives makes the product ultra-processed.

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.