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Basil Paste – Gourmet Garden – 4 oz

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Basil Paste – Gourmet Garden – 4 oz

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Barcode:
0875208000639(EAN / EAN-13) 875208000639 (UPC / UPC-A)

Quantity: 4 oz

Packaging: Plastic, 7, plastic-tube

Brands: Gourmet Garden

Brand owner: GOURMET GARDEN

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Fruits and vegetables based foods, Condiments, Groceries

Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten

Manufacturing or processing places: Australia

Countries where sold: United States

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score E
Lower nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.

⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 66
- Discover the new Nutri-Score!
  The computation of the Nutri-Score is evolving to provide better recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence.
  Main improvements:
  Better score for some fatty fish and oils rich in good fats
  Better score for whole products rich in fiber
  Worse score for products containing a lot of salt or sugar
  Worse score for red meat (compared to poultry)
  → Discover all the improvements of the new Nutri-Score
- What is the Nutri-Score?
  
  The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.
  
  The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).
  
  → Learn more about the Nutri-Score
Negative points: 26/55
- Energy
  2/10 points (700kJ)
  
  Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
- Sugar
  4/15 points (16.7g)
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Saturated fat
  0/10 points (0g)
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
- Salt
  20/20 points (5.83g)
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Positive points: 1/10
- Fiber
  0/5 points (unknown)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Fruits, vegetables and legumes
  1/5 points (55.6%)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score
  
  ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.
  
  ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 66
  
  This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
  
  Points for proteins are not counted because the negative points greater than or equal to 11.
  
  Nutritional score: 25 (26 - 1)
  
  Nutri-Score: E

Nutrient levels
- Fat in low quantity (0%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (16.7%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in high quantity (5.83%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	Compared to: Groceries
Energy	697 kJ (166 kcal)	658.535 kj (162 kcal) (+6%)
Fat	0 g	8.413 g (-100%)
Saturated fat	?	1.541 g
Carbohydrates	33.3333333333333 g	13.262 g (+151%)
Sugars	16.6666666666667 g	6.9 g (+142%)
Added sugars	0 g	3.673 g (-100%)
Starch	0 g	0.997 g (-100%)
Fiber	?	1.474 g
Proteins	0 g	2.102 g (-100%)
Salt	5.83333333333333 g	2.998 g (+95%)
Sodium	2.33333333333333 g	1.201 g (+94%)
Vitamin A	0 g	15.166 µg (-100%)
Vitamin E	0 g	1.96 mg (-100%)
Vitamin K	0 g	0 µg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 g	5.192 mg (-100%)
Phosphorus	0 g	40.088 mg (-100%)
Iron	0 g	0.899 mg (-100%)
Magnesium	0 g	21.004 mg (-100%)
Zinc	0 g	0.28 mg (-100%)
Copper	0 g	0.082 mg (-100%)
Manganese	0 g	0.247 mg (-100%)
Selenium	0 g	3.065 µg (-100%)
Caffeine	0 g	0 mg
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ legumes	?	27.777 %
Choline	0 g	0 g

Nutrition facts (Detailed data)

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (6 g) (packaging)
Energy	697 kJ (166 kcal)	? kcal (10 kcal)
Fat	0 g	0 g
Saturated fat	?	?
Carbohydrates	33.3333333333333 g	2 g
Sugars	16.6666666666667 g	1 g
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Starch	0 g	0 g
Fiber	?	?
Proteins	0 g	0 g
Salt	5.83333333333333 g	0.35 g
Sodium	2.33333333333333 g	0.14 g
Vitamin A	0 g	0 g
Vitamin E	0 g	0 g
Vitamin K	0 g	0 g
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 g	0 g
Phosphorus	0 g	0 g
Iron	0 g	0 g
Magnesium	0 g	0 g
Zinc	0 g	0 g
Copper	0 g	0 g
Manganese	0 g	0 g
Selenium	0 g	0 g
Caffeine	0 g	0 g
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ legumes	?	?
Choline	0 g	0 g

Serving size: 1 tsp (6 g)

Ingredients

11 ingredients
Basil, dextrose, canola oil, whey (milk), sodium acetate, sea salt, ascorbic acid (to protect color and flavor), acetic acid, xanthan gum.

Allergens: milk
- Ingredient information
  - basil: 55.6% (estimate)
  - dextrose: 22.2% (estimate)
  - canola oil: 11.1% (estimate)
  - whey: 5.6% (estimate)
  - E262i: 2.8% (estimate)
  - sea salt: < 2% (estimate)
  - E300: < 2% (estimate)
  - — to-protect-color: < 2% (estimate)
  - — flavouring: < 2% (estimate)
  - E260: < 2% (estimate)
  - E415: < 2% (estimate)

Contains added sugars (~ 22%)
Added sugars: dextrose
Estimated quantity of added sugars in ingredients: 22%

Search for products in the same category without added sugars: Condiments
What you need to know

A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks

Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).

Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods
5 ultra-processing markers
- Limit ultra-processed foods
  Limiting ultra-processed foods reduces the risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases
  
  Several studies have found that a lower consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a reduced risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
  Source: Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Ingredient: dextrose

Ingredient: flavouring

Ingredient: glucose

Ingredient: whey
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods

Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra-processed foods

The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

→ Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

E260 - Acetic acid

Acetic acid: Acetic acid , systematically named ethanoic acid , is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH -also written as CH3CO2H or C2H4O2-. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water. Acetic acid has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. In addition to household vinegar, it is mainly produced as a precursor to polyvinyl acetate and cellulose acetate. It is classified as a weak acid since it only partially dissociates in solution, but concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and can attack the skin. Acetic acid is the second simplest carboxylic acid -after formic acid-. It consists of a methyl group attached to a carboxyl group. It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used primarily in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics. In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents. In the food industry, acetic acid is controlled by the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator and as a condiment. In biochemistry, the acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. The global demand for acetic acid is about 6.5 million metric tons per year -Mt/a-, of which approximately 1.5 Mt/a is met by recycling; the remainder is manufactured from methanol. Vinegar is mostly dilute acetic acid, often produced by fermentation and subsequent oxidation of ethanol.
Source: Wikipedia

E262 - Sodium acetates

Sodium acetate: Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. This colorless deliquescent salt has a wide range of uses.
Source: Wikipedia

E262i - Sodium acetate

Sodium acetate: Sodium acetate, CH3COONa, also abbreviated NaOAc, is the sodium salt of acetic acid. This colorless deliquescent salt has a wide range of uses.
Source: Wikipedia

E415 - Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: to-protect-color
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Non-vegan ingredients: whey
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en: Basil, dextrose, canola oil, whey, sodium acetate, sea salt, ascorbic acid (to protect color, flavor), acetic acid, xanthan gum

Ingredient	Taxonomy ID	vegan	vegetarian	palm_oil	ciqual	ciqual_proxy	percent	min	max
Basil	en:basil	yes	yes		11033		55.6	11.1	100.0
dextrose	en:dextrose	yes	yes			31016	22.2	0.0	50.0
canola oil	en:canola-oil	yes	yes	no	17130		11.1	0.0	33.3
whey	en:whey	no	maybe				5.6	0.0	25.0
sodium acetate	en:e262i	yes	yes				2.8	0.0	20.0
sea salt	en:sea-salt	yes	yes		11082		1.4	0.0	5.8
ascorbic acid	en:e300	yes	yes				0.7	0.0	5.8
to protect color	en:to-protect-color						0.3	0.0	5.8
flavor	en:flavouring	maybe	maybe				0.3	0.0	2.9
acetic acid	en:e260	yes	yes				0.3	0.0	5.8
xanthan gum	en:e415	yes	yes				0.3	0.0	5.8

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Last edit of product page on November 5, 2025, 1:15:12 AM CET by roboto-app.
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Basil Paste – Gourmet Garden – 4 oz

Basil Paste – Gourmet Garden – 4 oz

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score E

Discover the new Nutri-Score!

What is the Nutri-Score?

Negative points: 26/55

Energy

Sugar

Saturated fat

Salt

Positive points: 1/10

Fiber

Fruits, vegetables and legumes

Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels

Fat in low quantity (0%)

Sugars in high quantity (16.7%)

Salt in high quantity (5.83%)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts (Detailed data)

Ingredients

11 ingredients

Ingredient information

basil: 55.6% (estimate)

dextrose: 22.2% (estimate)

canola oil: 11.1% (estimate)

whey: 5.6% (estimate)

E262i: 2.8% (estimate)

sea salt: < 2% (estimate)

E300: < 2% (estimate)

— to-protect-color: < 2% (estimate)

— flavouring: < 2% (estimate)

E260: < 2% (estimate)

E415: < 2% (estimate)

Contains added sugars (~ 22%)

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods

Limit ultra-processed foods

Additives

E260 - Acetic acid

E262 - Sodium acetates

E262i - Sodium acetate

E415 - Xanthan gum

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

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