Is ASDA Ricotta & Red Pepper Pesto 190g Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 10 ingredients that derive from animals and 2 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • calf's rennet
  • grated medium fat hard cheese
  • medium fat hard cheese
  • using calf's rennet
  • egg lysozyme
  • unpasteurised milk
  • grana padano cheese
  • grana padano cheese pdo
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • lactic acid
  • +2 more

calf's rennet

Dietitian note

Cattle and calf refer to "cow", which is an animal.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Red Peppers (43%), Sunflower Oil, Ricotta Cheese (10%) (Milk, Salt), Tomato Pulp, Sugar, Cashew Nut Flour, Grana Padano Cheese Pdo (2%) [Grana Padano Cheese [Unpasteurised Milk, Using Calf's Rennet], Preservative (Egg Lysozyme)], Grated Medium Fat Hard Cheese (2%) [Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Calf's Rennet], Tomato Double Concentrate, Onions, Salt, Corn, Starch, Bamboo Fibre, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid (Milk)), Potato Flakes, Chilli Powder, Oregano, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids)

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

Where to buy

ASDA Ricotta & Red Pepper Pesto 190g is available at 1 retailer

Asda

About this product

Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
SavoryNuttyHerbaceousSpicy
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
DippingToppingSandwichMeal Prep