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Yes — Pesto Classic Basil is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This pesto is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and natural garlic flavouring, which are extracted or formulated flavour additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing. Glucose is also an industrially refined isolated sugar and contributes to the classification. The oils, cheeses, nuts, basil, salt, potato, lactic acid, extra virgin olive oil, and spices do not independently make it ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
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Yes — Pesto Classic Basil by Saclà is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This pesto is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and natural garlic flavouring, which are extracted or formulated flavour additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing. Glucose is also an industrially refined isolated sugar and contributes to the classification. The oils, cheeses, nuts, basil, salt, potato, lactic acid, extra virgin olive oil, and spices do not independently make it ultra-processed.
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.
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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.