We recommend pesto with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 70% or more.

This overall score is made up of taste 90% (50% flavour, 20% texture, 20% aroma and 10% appearance) and nutrition 10% (based on the Health Star Rating displayed on the pack or calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel, and converted to a percentage).

The experts tasted all samples blind (without knowing the brands). The taste score is weighted as follows: 50% flavour, 20% texture, 20% aroma and 10% appearance.

Nutrition score is based on the product's Health Star Rating displayed on the pack or calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel, and converted to a percentage.

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

As per the country of origin statement on the pack.

Country of origin statement as displayed on the pack.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As the per nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As per the nutrition information panel on the pack purchased.

As displayed on the pack.

Pack price in Sydney supermarkets (not on special) in May/June 2020.

Based on the price paid for specified pack sizes in Sydney supermarkets (not on special) in May/June 2020.

Size of the jar in grams.

As per the ingredients list on the pack.

Whether the product contains no animal content and is suitable for vegans.