Basil pesto contains source-dependent ingredients flagged by our auto-check. These can be halal or not halal depending on the source (for example, animal-derived emulsifiers or certain flavours). Without third-party halal certification, the status cannot be confirmed.

Basil pesto has been reported at Woolworths. Stock and pricing vary by store and region, so check your local supermarket for current availability.

Basil pesto contains: Sunflower oil, basil (31%), cashew nut (6%), grana padano cheese (4.6%) (cow's milk, salt, lysozyme, enzyme), salt, pecorino romano cheese (1,2%) (sheep's milk, salt, enzyme, starter culture), sugar, potato starch, milk… Always cross-check the pack, as manufacturers can update ingredients without changing the product name.

Basil pesto has a Nutri-score of D, the lower tier on the European Nutri-score scale, which factors in saturated fat, sugar, salt, fibre, and protein. Nutri-score is a nutrition guide, not a halal indicator.