Basilico Pasta Sauce

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Common questions

Is Basilico Pasta Sauce healthy?

Basilico Pasta Sauce scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta sauce is primarily composed of natural ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil, which are beneficial for health due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

How processed is Basilico Pasta Sauce?

Basilico Pasta Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Basilico Pasta Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato, Basil, Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Basilico Pasta Sauce

Filipp Beria
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta sauce is primarily composed of natural ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil, which are beneficial for health due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The presence of refined sugar is a minor concern, as it adds unnecessary calories without nutritional benefits. Despite being processed, the sauce maintains a clean ingredient list with minimal additives, contributing to its favorable rating.

Key ingredients 8

Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Very Good

High-quality monounsaturated fat rich in antioxidants, supporting heart health and reducing inflammation.

Tomato
Good

Rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health and cellular protection.

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Basil
Good

An aromatic herb containing beneficial essential oils and antioxidants.

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Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor and preservation.

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Onion
Neutral

Provides savory flavor and contains natural plant compounds and fiber.

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Concentrated Lemon Juice
Neutral

Used to naturally adjust acidity and enhance the brightness of the sauce.

Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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