Red pestos: Nutrition Facts and Calories
This category covers red pestos, which are sauces typically made with tomatoes, herbs, nuts, cheese, and oil. Examples found in UK stores include standard red pesto, chilli pesto, and sun-dried tomato pesto. The ingredient list usually shows tomatoes or tomato paste as a primary ingredient, followed by oils such as sunflower or olive oil, nuts like pine nuts or cashews, and hard cheeses like Parmesan. The order of ingredients indicates their proportion by weight. Nutrition labels provide information on energy, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, and sugars. The amount of salt per serving is also declared. Some pestos may contain added sugars, and the type and quantity of oil used can influence the overall fat and saturated fat content. The presence of nuts contributes to the product's nutritional profile, offering some protein and fibre. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.
36 products · values per 100 g
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