Is Trader Joe's Pesto Alla Genovese Basil Pesto Lactose Free?

No. This product is not lactose free as it lists 3 ingredients that contain lactose and 2 ingredients contain lactose depending on the source.

Description

Herbaceous, savory pesto offers a bright, slightly tangy flavor with a silky yet slightly coarse, oil-forward texture. Commonly stirred into pasta, spooned onto sandwiches, used as a dip or mixed into sauces. Reviewers note bold, fresh-tasting results and convenience; some mention pronounced saltiness and an oily mouthfeel. Use with pasta.

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Why it's not lactose free

milk
pasteurized sheep's milk
pasteurized cow's milk
pecorino romano cheese
grana padano cheese

milk

Dietitian note

Cow's milk, regardless of fat content, contains lactose - unless the packaging states that it is lactose free or you see "lactase enzyme" listed as another ingredient.

Note by Vanessa Vargas, RDN, LDN

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Ingredients

Basil, Sunflower Oil, Potatoes, Olive Oil, Grana Padano Cheese (pasteurized Cow's Milk, Salt, Rennet), Pecorino Romano Cheese (pasteurized Sheep's Milk, Salt, Rennet), Cashews, Salt, Pine Nuts, Lactic Acid, Garlic. Contains Milk, Egg, Cashew, Pine Nut. May Contain Traces Of Almond, Pistachio, Walnut.

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