How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 16 of 16 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Classic Sun-dried tomato pesto
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Flagged concerns
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Tomato puree (water, tomato paste), water, sun-dried tomatoes (tomatoes, sulfur dioxide added for color retention and preservation), olive oil, basil, onions, garlic, red bell peppers, parmesan cheese (cultured part ski-skim milk, salt, enzymes), romano cheese made from cow's milk (cultured part-skimmed cow's milk, salt, enzymes), salt, contains less than 2% of the following: red wine vinegar, dehydrated onions, sugar, citric acid, natural flavor.