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"whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.
Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
Water, cream, butter (cream, water, salt), parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), enzyme modified egg yolks (egg yolks, phospholipase), modified food starch, soybean oil, contains less than 2% of: salt, romano cheese (part-skim cow's milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), sugar, dehydrated whey, disodium phosphate-dihydrate, flavoring, granular and parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), xanthan gum, dehydrated spinach, garlic, yeast extract, basil, black pepper, zinc chloride (to maintain color), sodium phosphate, lactic acid, olive oil, enzymes.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Prego sauces basil pesto?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Prego sauces basil pesto fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)
Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prego sauces basil pesto Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Prego sauces basil pesto contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Water, cream, butter (cream, water, salt), parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), enzyme modified egg yolks (egg yolks, phospholip...
What are the nutritional facts of Prego sauces basil pesto?
Prego sauces basil pesto contains 117 calories per 100g, with 1.7g of protein, 5g of carbohydrates, and 10g of fat.
How much sugar is in Prego sauces basil pesto?
Prego sauces basil pesto lists 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).
Is Prego sauces basil pesto ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Prego sauces basil pesto is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Prego sauces basil pesto on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Prego sauces basil pesto fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.