Pesto alla Genovese
77
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Pesto alla Genovese

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
94
Hazard Score
Healthy
81
Mirella Index
Gourmet
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Basil
Basil  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic herb with a sweet, peppery flavor, used fresh or dried in Mediterranean and Asian dishes.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Potato
Potato  ·  No known concerns
Starchy root vegetable eaten boiled, baked, fried, or mashed, a staple food in many cuisines.
Cheese
Cheese  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dairy product; contains milk (allergen).
Egg
Egg  ·  No known concerns
Contains eggs
Whole chicken egg, used as a binding, leavening, and enriching ingredient in countless recipes. Contains egg allergen.
Cashew
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.
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.
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.
Pine Nuts
Pine Nuts  ·  No known concerns
Contains tree nuts
Edible seeds from pine cones, used in pesto and Mediterranean dishes. Contains tree nut allergen.
Glucono Delta-Lactone
E575  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator used in baking and tofu.
Olive Oil
OliveOil  ·  No known concerns
Healthy monounsaturated fat from olives. Rich in polyphenols and oleic acid; supports heart health.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Garlic
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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