Pesto alla genovese

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Pesto alla genovese

Lidl · 550 g

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Nutri-ScorePoor nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
338
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
4056489441403
Category
Green pestos
Sold in
France, United Kingdom

At a glance

Pesto alla genovese (Lidl) is a product in the category “Green pestos”. It provides 338 kcal (1,372 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 25% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 39% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 39% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 3 additives: E1105 - Lysozyme, E270 - Lactic acid, and E300 - Ascorbic acid. It is sold in France and United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,372 kJ / 338 kcal 17%
Fat 33 g 47%
Saturated fat 3.6 g 18%
Carbohydrates 4.8 g 2%
Sugars 2.5 g 3%
Added sugars 1.4 g
Fibre 0 g 0%
Protein 4.1 g 8%
Salt 1.4 g 23%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 1.3 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 609 products in the category “Green pestos”.

Energy -22%
This product: 338 kcal Category median: 436 kcal
Sugars +25%
This product: 2.5 g Category median: 2 g
Fat -23%
This product: 33 g Category median: 43 g
Saturated fat -39%
This product: 3.6 g Category median: 5.9 g
Salt -39%
This product: 1.4 g Category median: 2.3 g
Protein -13%
This product: 4.1 g Category median: 4.7 g
Fibre -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 1.9 g

Ingredients

nl pesto with basil, oil foil, 5% cashew nuts, 4,7% cheese (milk, salt, animal rennet, preservative: lysozyme (egg), vole yoghurt (milk, sugar, salt, 1,3% pecorino romano pdo (sheep's milk, salt, animal rennet), pine nuts, garlic, acid: lactic acid, antioxidant: ascorbic acid, flavouring, may contain traces of other nuts, peanuts, vi, celery and mustard, unopened at least shelf life until end: see lid edge, keep refrigerated at max after opening, 7°c and consume within 5 days, mix the pesto with cooked pasta or rist, use the pesto as a spread for bruschetta or as a herb sauce for ves and vigerote, lid, great britain ltd, lidl house, 14 kingston road, surbiton, kt5 9nu, lidl teland gmbh, main road, tallaght, dublin 24/ ldl nederland gmbh, p,o, box 198, nl-1270 ad huizen 40 / 20 c 33 19

Allergens

Eggs

May contain traces of

CeleryMustardTree nutsPeanuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto alla genovese?

Pesto alla genovese contains 338 kcal per 100 g.

Is Pesto alla genovese vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Pesto alla genovese contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Pesto alla genovese contain?

Pesto alla genovese contains E1105 - Lysozyme, E270 - Lactic acid, and E300 - Ascorbic acid.

Which allergens are in Pesto alla genovese?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Pesto alla genovese lists these allergens: Eggs. Always check the package.

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