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 (47%), Sunflower Oil, Grana Padano Cheese PDO (5%) Grana Padano Cheese (from Unpasteurised (Milk), Preservative (Egg Lysozyme)], Yoghurt (Milk), Cashew Nut Flour, Sugar, Salt, Cashew Nuts. Pecorino Romano Cheese PDO (1%) (from Ewe's Milk), Pine Nuts (1%), Ravourings, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Garlic Powder. for allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain Sesame and Peanuts.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is basil and the list has 14 named ingredients. 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.
Ocado Classic Green Pesto: pack details
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, milk, nuts |
| May contain | peanuts, sesame seeds |
| Additives | E1105, 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 Ocado Classic Green Pesto vegetarian or vegan?
Ocado Classic 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 Ocado Classic Green Pesto contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Ocado Classic Green Pesto contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Ocado Classic Green Pesto contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Ocado Classic Green Pesto halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Ocado Classic 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.