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Pesto Genovese
Pesto Genovese - Barilla with score 55/100

Pesto Genovese - European Score 55/100

Barilla

Pesto Genovese by Barilla is rated 55/100 according to our European origin criteria. Average choice. It has some European connections but could be better.

It is a product product found in 3 countries.

190 g (190 ml)

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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
E
Eco-Score
D
NOVA
4

Ingredients

Pflanzliche Öle (Olive, Sonnenblume), frisches Basilikum 30%, CASHEWKERNE, Parmigiano Reggiano g.U. Käse 5% (MILCH), Maisfaser, Molkepulver (MILCH), Salz, MILCHeiweiss, natives Olivenöl extra, Zucker, Basilikumextrakt, natürliche Aromen (MILCH), Säureregulator: Milchsäure, Knoblauch. Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten (Hartschalenobst) enthalten. Allergenhinweise: Enthält: Milch und Milcherzeugnisse (einschließlich Lactose). Nüsse und Nusserzeugnisse. Kaschunuss und Kaschunusserzeugnisse.

Origin Data

Countries bulgaria, germany, italy
Packaging 70 gl,91 C/FE

European Score

0 /100
Distant Relative

"It has a cousin in Europe, but they haven't spoken in years."

Detailed Breakdown:

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

Analysis:

  • Corporate headquarters in Italy (+35 pts)
  • Manufacturing location unknown
  • Ingredients not specified
  • Distributed exclusively in Europe (3 countries) (+15 pts)
  • European certification: pdo (+5 pts)
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Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

The European Score of 55/100 for Pesto Genovese suggests a moderate alignment with regional economic standards.

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.

Transparency from Barilla on this reference is acceptable but lacks granular sourcing details.

This is a typical market choice, offering some European ties without absolute excellence.

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