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Pesto Spice World
Produce
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free

Pesto Spice World

Spice World
6.70 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
70mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spice World Pesto arrives in a small 6.7 oz jar that reads like a shortcut to Italian flavor — bright basil, toasted nuts and pungent garlic folded into oil and cheese. You’d spot it in the pasta and jarred-sauces aisle or on a refrigerated shelf near specialty sauces, refrigerated pestos, and prepared pasta salads; it also sits near olive oils, jarred sundried tomatoes and Italian-style condiments. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, weekend bruschetta or impromptu entertaining when someone volunteers to bring a dip or bruschetta topping — it’s the kind of item shoppers toss into the cart during pantry-top-up trips or grocery runs for a planned pasta dinner. Brand positioning reads approachable and global: Spice World frames it as an easy, flavored finishing sauce for home cooks who want authentic-tasting results without making pesto from scratch, appealing to busy families and millennial cooks chasing restaurant flavors at home. The label often leans on “real ingredients” messaging — visible calls-out like “Parmigiano Reggiano” or “made with basil and nuts,” maybe “no artificial colors,” but typically not organic-certified; there’s a mild health-halo from words like “olive oil” even if sunflower oil appears in the ingredient list. Processing context: this is a processed condiment made by blending whole ingredients with oils and salt for shelf stability and consistency. Sensory notes: a glossy, herb-green spread with a slightly coarse, oily texture; you spoon or spread it from a small glass jar, fold it into hot pasta, smear on sandwiches, or dollop onto roasted vegetables. The ritual is quick and convivial — a last-minute flavor lift that smells of garlic and pine nuts and cuts through starchy comfort foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15.0 g
Servings per Container: 12
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sunflower, Oil,, Basil,, Cashew, Nuts,, Salt, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Parmigiano, Reggiano, Cheese,, Pine, Nuts, and, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary product made by blending whole ingredients (basil, nuts, cheese) with added oils and salt for shelf stability and uniformity, which fits NOVA group 3 rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Pesto Spice World

When it comes to Pesto, it's all about context. This version is rich in flavor thanks to ingredients like basil, olive oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano, which can be part of a balanced diet. However, it's not exactly low-calorie, so if you're watching your intake, just enjoy it in moderation!

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