PESTO

70

Nutrition Score

Moderate

PESTO

3038359001208

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

92

Hazard Score

Healthy

74

Mirella Index

Everyday

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Basil · No known concerns

Aromatic herb with a sweet, peppery flavor, used fresh or dried in Mediterranean and Asian dishes.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Cheese · No known concerns

Dairy product; contains milk (allergen).

Milk · No known concerns

Dairy liquid from cows or other mammals, a source of protein and calcium. Contains milk allergen.

Egg · No known concerns

Whole chicken egg, used as a binding, leavening, and enriching ingredient in countless recipes. Contains egg allergen.

Potato · No known concerns

Starchy root vegetable eaten boiled, baked, fried, or mashed, a staple food in many cuisines.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Cashew · No known concerns

Contains tree nuts

Kidney-shaped tree nut, eaten roasted or used in butters and dairy-free products. Contains tree nut allergen.

TreeNuts · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains tree nuts

Includes almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios etc. Major allergen group.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

E270 · No known concerns

Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

E300 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.

Garlic · No known concerns

Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.

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