POP&COOK
B
ProfileGood
PESTO SAUCE
Cereals & Grains USVerified
Label Serving
40 g
Barcode
794376102153
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Nutritional Level Analysis (per serving)
Fat
high
Saturated fat
moderate
Sugars
low
Salt
high
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
AI transparency analysis is being generated for this product.
B
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
A
BACTIVE
C
D
E
← Nutrient DenseMost Processed →
7.4/10
Health Score
Nutrition Facts (per serving: 40 g)
Energy375kcal
Carbohydrates15g
Sugar5g
Protein2.5g
Total Fat32.5g
Saturated Fat5g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Fiber0g
Sodium775mg
Calcium75mg
Iron1.35mg
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (40 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy & macronutrients
Energy150 kcal8%
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0gLow0%
Cholesterol0mgLow0%
Carbohydrates6gLow2%
Total Sugars2gLow4%
Dietary Fiber0g0%
Protein1g2%
Sodium310mg13%
Minerals
Calcium30mg2%
Iron0.54mg3%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
Ingredient Transparency
Tap any row · FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO
9 / 10 researched · AI analyzing 1 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
FROZEN BASIL SAUCE BASE: INGREDIENTS: BASIL LEAVES (34%), CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, WATER, OLIVE OIL, CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE, SPICES.
1
Canola Oil
Low
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
2
Garlic
No Notables
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
3
Frozen Basil Sauce Base: Ingredients: Basil Leaves
34%Under Review
AI summary pending...4
Water
No Notables
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
5
Corn Starch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
6
Olive Oil
No Notables
Cooking medium, salad dressing, flavor enhancer, and food preservation base.
7
Lemon Juice
No Notables
flavour enhancer, acidulant, and antioxidant
8
Salt
Moderate
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
9
Sugar
Moderate
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
10
Spices
No Notables
Flavour and aroma enhancement
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Canola Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
2 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
3 Frozen Basil Sauce Base: Ingredients: Basil Leaves34% | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
5 Corn Starch INS 1405 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products. | Corn starch is a standard food ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
6 Olive Oil | ✓No Notable Concerns | Cooking medium, salad dressing, flavor enhancer, and food preservation base. | Olive oil is a well-tolerated culinary fat primarily composed of monounsaturated fatty acids and is generally regarded as safe within balanced dietary patterns. |
7 Lemon Juice | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour enhancer, acidulant, and antioxidant | Generally recognized as safe for consumption with standard dietary considerations regarding dental enamel and acidity. |
8 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
9 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
10 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
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