Is Pistachio Pesto Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Monoprix
Monoprix's Pistachio Pesto is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Flavoring, Natural Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like whey powder and cashews, which raise quality concerns. The presence of egg lysozyme as a preservative also indicates synthetic additives.
Main concern
Contains egg lysozyme, a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
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 (24%), a natural herb that adds flavor and aroma.
- Includes pistachios (5.1%), providing a unique taste and texture.
- Whey powder contributes to the creamy texture of the pesto.
- Natural flavoring enhances the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Contains egg lysozyme, a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- Whey powder and cashews are processed ingredients with mixed properties.
- High levels of processed ingredients may indicate lower overall quality.
- Presence of natural flavors can obscure the transparency of ingredient sourcing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil serves as the primary base for this pesto, providing a smooth texture. However, it is a refined oil, which raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Huile de tournesol
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Is Basil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil (24%) is a natural herb that contributes flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall quality of the pesto.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: basilic 24%
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is used as a solvent in this pesto, helping to blend the ingredients without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: eau
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Is Pistachios safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pistachios is used here as natural_extract. Pistachios (5.1%) add a unique flavor and texture to the pesto, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: pistaches 5,1%
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Is Whey Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as emulsifier. Whey powder is included for its emulsifying properties, helping to create a creamy texture, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lactosérum en poudre
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Is Pea Fibers And Proteins safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Pea Fibers And Proteins is used here as thickener. These fibers and proteins are used to enhance texture but are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fibres et protéines de pois
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Is Cashews safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cashews is used here as base. Cashews contribute to the creaminess of the pesto but are also a processed ingredient, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: noix de cajou
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, a common and acceptable ingredient in pesto.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Dehydrated Cheese safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dehydrated Cheese is used here as flavor. Dehydrated cheese (1.9%) adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fromage déshydraté 1,9% (lait, sel, présure, conservateur: lysozyme d'œuf)
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Is Bamboo And Lemon Fibers safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Bamboo And Lemon Fibers is used here as thickener. These fibers are used to improve texture but are processed ingredients that may not contribute positively to quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fibres de bambou et de citron
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Is Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that can include synthetic additives, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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Is Acidifier Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acidifier Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust acidity, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant : acide lactique
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Is Dehydrated Potato safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dehydrated Potato is used here as thickener. Dehydrated potato is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not enhance overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pomme de terre déshydratée
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a broad term that can obscure the specific sources of flavoring, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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: 3684461
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