Is Groene pesto Pescatarian?

This product may or may not be pescatarian as it lists 2 ingredients that could derive from red meat or poultry depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for pescatarian

  • e160a
  • microbial rennet

e160a

Dietitian note

Carotene (Provitamin A) is a pigment found in both animals and plants. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

microbial rennet

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Ingredients

Vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed [in varying proportions]), 16% pine nuts, milk, 11% basil, 10% spinach, white wine vinegar, spices, sea salt, potato starch, salt, water, preservative (potassium sorbate [E202]), starter culture, microbial rennet, coloring agent (carotene [E160a]).

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About this product

Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
NuttyHerbaceousSavorySalty
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
CookingGarnishingSandwichSalad