Basil Pesto

Barcode 6007820786866

No — Basil Pesto is not ultra-processed.

The product appears to be a basil pesto made from Italian basil (46%), sunflower oil, cashew nuts, potato flakes, pecorino romano cheese, garlic, and pine nuts, plus citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF by the guidelines. There are no ultra-processed additives such as emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, modified starches, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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italian basi 46%
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sunflower oil

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

Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
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potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
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pecorino romano pdo cheese (milk,salt,rennet)
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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pine nuts

Edible seeds from pine trees, commonly used in cooking and baking. Rich in healthy fats and pine nut flavor.
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citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Basil Pesto

Is Basil Pesto ultra-processed?

No — Basil Pesto is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product appears to be a basil pesto made from Italian basil (46%), sunflower oil, cashew nuts, potato flakes, pecorino romano cheese, garlic, and pine nuts, plus citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF by the guidelines. There are no ultra-processed additives such as emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, modified starches, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.