Pesto sandwich spread & dip

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Target diet: Vegan

Pesto sandwich spread & dip · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 4 more.

  • milk
  • whey
  • cream
  • cheese
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Watercanola oilcream cheesepasteurized milkcheese culturesaltcarob bean gumdried white beans

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, whey, cream
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
156 kcal
Fat
12.5 g
Saturated fat
0 g
low
Carbohydrates
6.3 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
6.3 g
Salt
2 g
high

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. 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, canola oil, cream cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum), dried white beans, whey protein concentrate, parmesan and asiago cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), sugar, less than 2% of: basil, garlic, spice, natural flavors (soy), dried garlic, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, monosodium glutamate, sodium polyphosphate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, vinegar, mono and diglycerides, phosphoric acid, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, dried onion, caramel color, salt, dried garlic, sorbic acid and calcium disodium edta as preservatives, guar gum.

Detailed analysis: why is Pesto sandwich spread & dip not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Pesto sandwich spread & dip is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • whey
  • cream
  • cheese
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Water, canola oil, cream cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum), dried white beans, whey protein concentrate, parmesan and asiago cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), sugar, less than 2% of: basil, garlic, spice, natural flavors (soy), dried garlic, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, monosodium glutamate, sodium polyphosphate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, vinegar, mono and diglycerides, phosphoric acid, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, dried onion, caramel color, salt, dried garlic, sorbic acid and calcium disodium edta as preservatives, guar gum.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Pesto sandwich spread & dip contains 156 calories per 100g, with 6.3g of protein, 12.5g of fat, and 6.3g of carbohydrates.

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pesto sandwich spread & dip Vegan?

No, Pesto sandwich spread & dip is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, whey, cream and others.

Does Pesto sandwich spread & dip contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Water, canola oil, cream cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, carob bean gum), dried white beans, whey protein concentrate, parmesan and as...

What are the nutritional facts of Pesto sandwich spread & dip?

Pesto sandwich spread & dip contains 156 calories per 100g, with 6.3g of protein, 6.3g of carbohydrates, and 12.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Pesto sandwich spread & dip?

Pesto sandwich spread & dip lists 0 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 Pesto sandwich spread & dip ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Pesto sandwich spread & dip is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Pesto sandwich spread & dip on a Vegan diet?

No, Pesto sandwich spread & dip is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.