Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulCheese
Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet.
Full ingredient list
Basil (51%) - Vegetable oil (Sunflower Oil - Rapeseed Oil) Cheeses (4%) (Cheese (Milk) Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (Milk) Pecorino Romano PDO (Milk))- Cashew Nuts - Rice Syrup - Potato Flakes - Sea Salt - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Pine Kernels - Acidity Regulator. Lactic Acid - Garlic - Ground Spices (Paprika - Turmeric).
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is basil - vegetable oil cheeses parmigiano reggiano pdo pecorino romano pdo )- cashew nuts - rice syrup - potato flakes - sea salt - extra virgin olive oil - pine kernels - acidity regulator. lactic acid - garlic - ground spices and the list has 1 named ingredient. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:
- cheese (doubtful): Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the cheese.
M&S FOOD Green Pesto: pack details
| Pack size | 190 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Marks & Spencer |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | milk, nuts |
| Additives | E270 |
| Nutri-Score | D |
| NOVA group | 3 (a processed food) |
From the Open Food Facts record for this barcode. NOVA is a food-processing scale from 1 to 4 based on the ingredient list, and Nutri-Score runs from A (better) to E. Neither says anything about halal status.
Is M&S FOOD Green Pesto vegetarian or vegan?
M&S FOOD Green Pesto is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; the cheese may be made with animal rennet, and some additives can still be animal-derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Does M&S FOOD Green Pesto contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does M&S FOOD Green Pesto contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does M&S FOOD Green Pesto contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is M&S FOOD Green Pesto halal-certified?
We found no halal label for M&S FOOD Green Pesto. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.
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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-15. Product photos by Open Food Facts contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.