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Is Pesto Without Garlic Unpasteurized Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Biffi

This page reviews Pesto Without Garlic Unpasteurized by Biffi as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This pesto contains a mix of good and medium ingredients, including sunflower oil and modified potato starch. The presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative raises some quality concerns.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.

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 basil genovese DOP, which is a high-quality ingredient known for its flavor.
  • Includes extra virgin olive oil, a good source of healthy fats.
  • Grana Padano DOP adds a rich flavor and quality dairy component.
  • Antioxidant ascorbic acid helps maintain freshness.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
  • Modified potato starch may indicate processing and potential quality issues.
  • Contains lysozyme from egg, which may not be suitable for those with egg allergies.
  • Sunflower oil is often refined, which can diminish its natural benefits.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

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

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.

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: 4134064

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Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg

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Frequently asked questions

Biffi — Pesto Without Garlic Unpasteurized has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Biffi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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Biffi — Pesto Without Garlic Unpasteurized 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.
We detected: egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This pesto contains a mix of good and medium ingredients, including sunflower oil and modified potato starch. The presence of potassium sorbate as a preservative raises some quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Biffi — Pesto Without Garlic Unpasteurized has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
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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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: basil genovese dop, extra virgin olive oil, grana padano dop. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains basil genovese DOP, which is a high-quality ingredient known for its flavor.; Includes extra virgin olive oil, a good source of healthy fats.; Grana Padano DOP adds a rich flavor and quality dairy component.. See the Pros section above.

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