PESTO Basilico

38

Nutrition Score

Poor

PESTO Basilico

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

87

Hazard Score

Healthy

46

Mirella Index

Basic

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.

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.

GlucSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

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.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

OliveOil · No known concerns

Healthy monounsaturated fat from olives. Rich in polyphenols and oleic acid; supports heart health.

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.

E270 · No known concerns

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

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