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Pesto alla Genovese - Barilla with score 90/100

Pesto alla Genovese - European Score 90/100

Barilla

Pesto alla Genovese by Barilla is rated 90/100 according to our European origin criteria. Excellent choice! This product strongly supports the European economy.

It is a food product found in 10 countries. Manufacturing reported in: parma.

190 g

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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
E
Eco-Score
C
NOVA
4

Categories

condiments sauces pestos green pestos

Ingredients

Huiles végétales (olive, tournesol), basilic frais 30%, NOIX DE CAJOU, fromage Parmigiano Reggiano AOP 5% (LAIT), fibre de maïs, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), sel, protéines de LAIT, huile d'olive vierge extra, sucre, extrait de basilic, arômes naturels (LAIT), correcteur d'acidité : acide lactique, ail. Peut contenir des traces d'autres FRUITS À COQUE.

Allergens

milk, nuts

Origin Data

Countries albania, austria, bulgaria, france, germany
Manufacturing Places parma
Packaging Metallo,Vetro,70 GL,Vasetto,Acciaio,de:Glas/Gläser,de:Produkt

European Score

0 /100
Purebred European

"More European than the Eurovision Song Contest."

Detailed Breakdown:

Scoring Methodology
Headquarters 35/35
Manufacturing 35/35
Ingredients 0/10
Distribution 15/15
Proximity +5

Analysis:

  • Corporate headquarters in Italy (+35 pts)
  • Manufactured in Europe (italy) (+35 pts)
  • Main ingredients not European
  • Distributed exclusively in Europe (10 countries) (+15 pts)
  • Bonus: Completely European product (+5 pts)
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European Score analysis

Pesto alla Genovese scores 90/100 on European origin criteria. A strong result — higher than 86% of the 99 green pestos products in our database. The brand is European-owned, which anchors the origin score. Manufacturing and distribution are documented within Europe. A certification or regional sourcing signal contributes a few points.

  • The brand is European-owned, which anchors the origin score.
  • Manufacturing and distribution are documented within Europe.
  • A certification or regional sourcing signal contributes a few points.

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Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Pesto alla Genovese stands as a prime example of transparency in the this category sector, achieving a score of 90/100. The data confirms a robust regional supply chain.

When analyzing the corporate structure of Barilla, we see its direct and positive impact on the regional economy.

Moderate transport mileage makes this a balanced but not leadership-level choice for the environment.

The lack of transparent health data for this product is a significant concern for the European consumer.

Traceability is at the heart of this product, with clear indicators of its verified European origin.

Compared to global competitors in this this category niche, the product offers superior traceability.

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