Is Classico Basil Pesto ultra-processed?
Yes, it's ultra-processed
- 1 Unprocessed
- 2 Kitchen staple
- 3 Processed
- 4 Ultra-processed
Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:
- 10 ingredients
- 2 additives
Less processed green pestos
Ingredients
Ultra-processing Processing
Basil, Soybean oil (processing marker), Garlic, Parmesan cheese (processing marker), Olive oil (processing marker), Salt (processing marker), Oregano, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Natural flavour (ultra-processing marker)
Additives: E270 Lactic acid , E330 Citric acid
As written on the pack
Basil, Soybean oil, Garlic (sulphites), Parmesan cheese (milk), Olive oil, Salt, Oregano, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Natural flavour
What makes it ultra-processed
Cosmetic additives
Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.
- Flavouring Flavourings are concentrated aroma preparations that add or intensify a taste.
3 ingredients that would only make it processed
Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.
- Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.
- Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.
- Cheese Cheese is milk preserved with salt, cultures and rennet.
Among 79 green pestos
From least to most processed, this one ranks 50th. 49% of the green pestos here are ultra-processed.
About this information
- Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0057000336189, last edited 25 May 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
- Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
- General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.