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Is Pesto With Radicchio And Speck Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Selex

Pesto With Radicchio And Speck is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Selex. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Glucose Syrup affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sodium nitrite, which raise quality concerns. However, it also contains natural components like radicchio and ricotta.

Main concern

Contains glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.

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

  • Contains radicchio (20.3%), providing a natural vegetable base that adds flavor and color.
  • Includes ricotta, which contributes creaminess and a rich texture to the pesto.
  • Features Grana Padano DOP and Pecorino Romano DOP, adding authentic cheese flavors.
  • Natural ingredients like garlic and black carrot juice enhance the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Contains glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
  • Sodium nitrite is present as a preservative, which is associated with potential health risks.
  • Includes several dairy ingredients, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
  • The presence of processed ingredients like potato flakes and whey protein may indicate lower quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.

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: 4125193

More from this brand: Selex products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , nuts

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Selex — Pesto With Radicchio And Speck has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Selex products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
This product is flagged for: Contains glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.; Sodium nitrite is present as a preservative, which is associated with potential health risks.; Includes several dairy ingredients, which may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Selex — Pesto With Radicchio And Speck has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sodium nitrite, which raise quality concerns. However, it also contains natural components like radicchio and ricotta. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains radicchio (20.3%), providing a natural vegetable base that adds flavor and color.; Includes ricotta, which contributes creaminess and a rich texture to the pesto.; Features Grana Padano DOP and Pecorino Romano DOP, adding authentic cheese flavors.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: milk, nuts. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: radicchio, ricotta, Grana Padano DOP. See the Ingredients section above.

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