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Pesto à la genovese
Sauce pesto au basilic
Pesto à la genovese by Polli provides 445 kcal per 100 g, with 1.9 g of sugars and 4.4 g of protein. That is 81% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 190 g pack. Contains: eggs, milk, nuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 445 kcal | 194 +129% |
| Total fat | 46.2 g | 12.8 +260% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 2.4 +160% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 16.1 −83% |
| Total sugars | 1.9 g | 9.8 −81% |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 4.8 −83% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 2.4 |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 2.8 +56% |
| Salt | 2.6 g | 5.9 −55% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
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Ingredients
Basilic 38 %, huile de tournesol, _noix de cajou_, fromage 5 % (contient _lait_, _oeuf_), _yaourt_ 4 %, farine de riz, sel, sucre, Pecorino Romano AOP 1,3 % (contient _lait_), huile d'olive 1 %, pignons 1 %, ail 1 %, acidifiant : acide lactique, arôme, antioxydant : acide ascorbique.
- Allergens
- EggsMilkNuts
- May contain traces
- CeleryFishNutsSulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 190 g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenNo coloringsNo preservatives
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 80482420
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pesto à la genovese?
Pesto à la genovese contains 445 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Pesto à la genovese?
Pesto à la genovese has 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pesto à la genovese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Pesto à la genovese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pesto à la genovese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Nuts. It may also contain traces of celery, fish, sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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