Classic Pesto
77
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Classic Pesto

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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
91
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.
Olive Oil
OliveOil  ·  No known concerns
Healthy monounsaturated fat from olives. Rich in polyphenols and oleic acid; supports heart health.
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.
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).
Milk
Milk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dairy liquid from cows or other mammals, a source of protein and calcium. Contains milk 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.
Rennet
Rennet  ·  No known concerns
Enzyme complex that coagulates milk into curds for cheesemaking; sourced from animal stomach lining, microbial fermentation, or plants.
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.
Sheep Milk
SheepMilk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Milk from sheep, richer and creamier than cow's milk, often used to make cheeses like feta and pecorino. Contains milk allergen.
Garlic
Garlic  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.
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.
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
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