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Pesto No.14 Basil Reduced Fat

Barcode 8001060032033

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Yes — Pesto No.14 Basil Reduced Fat is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify or enhance flavour. According to the given criteria and NOVA guidelines, the presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed (UPF), even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

basil (45%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sunflower oil

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

cheese

Dairy product made from milk; typically aged and salted.
OK

cashew nut

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

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

garlic

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

salt

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

vegetable fibre

Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

pine nuts

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about Pesto No.14 Basil Reduced Fat

Is Pesto No.14 Basil Reduced Fat ultra-processed?

Yes — Pesto No.14 Basil Reduced Fat by Saclà is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify or enhance flavour. According to the given criteria and NOVA guidelines, the presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed (UPF), even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Pesto No.14 Basil Reduced Fat are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pesto No.14 Basil Reduced Fat as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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?

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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.