Pesto alla Genovese
78
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.
90
Hazard Score
Healthy
93
Mirella Index
Gourmet
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Basil
Basil  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic herb with a sweet, peppery flavor, used fresh or dried in Mediterranean and Asian dishes.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
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.
Lysozyme (Egg-Derived Preservative)
Lysozyme  ·  −3 pts
Egg-white-derived enzyme preservative, used in aged cheeses; an egg-allergen source.
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.
Potato
Potato  ·  No known concerns
Starchy root vegetable eaten boiled, baked, fried, or mashed, a staple food in many cuisines.
Walnut
Walnut  ·  No known concerns
Contains tree nuts
Wrinkled tree nut with a rich, slightly bitter flavor, eaten whole or used in baking. Contains tree nut allergen.
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.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus & Strep. thermophilus
YogurtCult  ·  No known concerns
Live active bacterial cultures responsible for traditional yogurt fermentation and gut health.
Olive Oil
OliveOil  ·  No known concerns
Healthy monounsaturated fat from olives. Rich in polyphenols and oleic acid; supports heart health.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
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