Is Basil Pesto Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Amo Essere
Basil Pesto is a sauce condiment from Amo Essere. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Natural Flavors.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes basil (36%) and cashews (11.6%), but also contains glucose syrup and sugar, indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Basil (36%) is a natural herb that adds flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Cashews (11.6%) provide a creamy texture and are a source of healthy fats, enhancing the product's mouthfeel.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- The presence of sugar and corn starch indicates a higher level of processing, which may detract from the overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Basil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil is a natural herb used for flavoring in this pesto, contributing positively to its taste and aroma.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Basilico
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil serves as a base for the pesto, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di semi di girasole
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Is Cashews safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cashews is used here as base. Cashews provide a creamy texture and are a source of healthy fats, enhancing the product's mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: ANACARDI
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sciroppo di glucosio
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste profile of the pesto.
Role in formula: base
Original: sale
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality oil that adds flavor and health benefits, supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio extra vergine di oliva
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, which may indicate some level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido di mais
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust acidity, but its presence suggests some processing that may detract from quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Correttore di acidità: acido lattico
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can be ambiguous and may involve processing, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi naturali
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4138590
More from this brand: Amo Essere products in Zerotox
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