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Basil Pesto

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Common questions

Is Basil Pesto healthy?

Basil Pesto scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This basil pesto is made with high-quality ingredients such as fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil, all of which contribute beneficial nutrients and healthy fats.

How processed is Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Basil Pesto's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Fresh basil, Pine nuts, Garlic count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Condiments
Summary

This basil pesto is made with high-quality ingredients such as fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil, all of which contribute beneficial nutrients and healthy fats. The product is processed but maintains a clean ingredient list without any artificial additives or seed oils, which supports a higher score within its category. Despite its processing level, the use of minimally processed and nutrient-rich components allows it to achieve a favorable rating.

Key ingredients 6

Extra virgin olive oil
Very Good

Extra virgin olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats and enhances the pesto's smooth texture.

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Fresh basil
Good

Fresh basil adds vibrant flavor and essential nutrients, making the pesto more nutritious and aromatic.

Pine nuts
Good

Pine nuts provide healthy fats and a rich texture, enhancing the overall quality of the pesto.

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Garlic
Good

Garlic offers a bold flavor and natural antioxidants, contributing to the pesto's savory profile.

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Parmesan cheese
Good

Parmesan cheese adds a savory, umami flavor and calcium, enriching the nutritional profile.

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Sea salt
Good

Sea salt enhances flavor and balances the ingredients, making the pesto more palatable.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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