Krishi Cress Basil Pesto
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Krishi Cress Basil Pesto is a refrigerated sauce of olive oil, basil, cashew, cheese and garlic, with a little salt. It scores EA4: nutrition is low because it is mostly oil with little protein, ingredients are clean with no additives, and risk is fairly high because of the energy and saturated fat. Use it by the spoonful, not the ladle.
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- Olive Oil
- Basil Leaves
- Cashewnut
- Cheese
- Garlic
- Salt
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2.6 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 689.4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.7 g |
| Total sugars | 2.6 g |
| Total fat | 65 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.1 g |
| Sodium | 240.7 mg |
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What to know about Krishi Cress Basil Pesto
A short, clean list that is half olive oil
Krishi Cress Basil Pesto is a 160 g chilled jar built from six ingredients: olive oil (50.76%), basil leaves (25.38%), cashewnut (15.23%), cheese (5.08%), garlic (3.05%) and salt (0.51%). It is bought by people who want a simple, short-list pesto to use on pasta, vegetables, wraps and salads.
A 25 g serve, with six servings in the jar, gives 172 kcal, about 1.4 g protein and 3 g saturated fat. Per 100 g that is 689 kcal, 5.47 g protein, 2.63 g total sugar and 240.69 mg sodium. The energy and the saturated fat are the cost of a sauce that is half oil.
The pack promises basil pesto, olive oil and no preservatives or additives, and the ingredient list backs all three: there is no additive, no added sugar and no other oil. What it does not offer is much protein or any declared fibre. CleanPlate scores it EA4.
Why Krishi Cress Basil Pesto scores EA4
Nutrition is an E because the sauce is mostly oil, with 5.47 g protein per 100 g and no declared fibre. Ingredients are an A for a short, additive-free list, and risk is a 4 on 689 kcal per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 5.5 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 689 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 5.47 g per 100 g, which is only about 0.8 g per 100 kcal because the sauce carries 689 kcal. The biggest protein source is the cashewnut at 15.23%, and with the protein credit halved the grade earns nothing.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to the grade. The sauce is mostly olive oil, which is energy rather than nutrients.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Olive Oil
- Main fat
- Olive Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is six whole ingredients with every percentage declared: olive oil, basil, cashewnut, cheese, garlic and salt. There is no additive, no added sugar and no second oil, so no ingredient points are lost.
No label promise is hollow. The olive oil, basil and no-additives claims all match what is listed, so the grade is an A.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Total sugar
- 2.6 g
- Sodium
- 240.7 mg
- Saturated fat
- 12.1 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Energy is the largest driver at 689 kcal per 100 g, followed by saturated fat at 12.09 g per 100 g, more than twice the 5 g high line. One 25 g serve has about 172 kcal and 3 g saturated fat.
Sodium adds little at 240.69 mg per 100 g, about 60 mg per serve. Free sugar is 0 g, so sugar plays no part. The risk grade lands on a 4.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (12.1g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Krishi Cress Basil Pesto live up to its claims?
The pesto, olive oil and no-additives claims hold, since the list is six whole ingredients. Farm fresh and not processed are framed more kindly than a 689 kcal oil-based sauce suggests.
- Product nameHolds
“Basil Pesto”
Basil leaves are 25.38% of the jar, second only to olive oil at 50.76%, with cashew, cheese and garlic as in a classic pesto.
- Retail listingHolds
“Made with 100% olive oil”
Olive oil is the only oil in the list and the largest ingredient at 50.76%.
- Retail listingHolds
“No preservatives or additives”
No additive or preservative is listed. The six ingredients are olive oil, basil, cashewnut, cheese, garlic and salt, and the jar is kept refrigerated.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Made to taste fresh, not processed”
The list is short and whole, but it is still a prepared, oil-dense sauce at 689 kcal per 100 g. Fresh describes the taste and the keep-chilled instruction, not the energy.
- On the packBe careful
“Farm Fresh, Local, Seasonal”
These describe sourcing and cannot be checked from the label. The pack says Product of India, and the list itself gives no further detail.
What's in Krishi Cress Basil Pesto?
Olive oil, basil and cashew lead a six-item list with no additives. The things to watch are the energy and saturated fat, plus cashew and milk for allergy.
The ingredient list, read for you
Olive oil leads at 50.76%, so the jar is half oil, followed by basil leaves at 25.38% and cashewnut at 15.23%. Cheese (5.08%) adds savour, garlic (3.05%) adds bite and salt (0.51%) seasons. The pack lists cashew and milk as allergens.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
12.09 g per 100 g, more than twice the 5 g high line. One 25 g serve has about 3 g.
- Energy densityConcern
689 kcal per 100 g, about 172 kcal per 25 g serve, mostly from olive oil. It adds up quickly if you use more than a spoonful or two.
- Cashew and milk allergensWorth watching
The pack states it contains cashew and milk products. The type of cheese is not named.
- SaltFine
240.69 mg sodium per 100 g, about 60 mg per serve, from 0.51% salt.
- No additives or added sugarFine
Six whole ingredients, no additive and no free sugar listed.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- The cheese is not named, only listed as cheese.
Who should eat Krishi Cress Basil Pesto?
An occasional sauce for most adults and children, used by the spoonful. Salt is low, but the energy and saturated fat keep every row at occasionally.
- Most adultsOccasionally
A 25 g serve has about 172 kcal and 3 g saturated fat.
- ChildrenOccasionally
Clean list, but 12.09 g saturated fat per 100 g, and cashew and milk are allergens.
- High blood pressureOccasionally
Sodium is low at about 60 mg per serve, but the risk grade is held up by fat and energy.
- Weight managementOccasionally
689 kcal per 100 g, and two or three spoonfuls reach 340 to 520 kcal.
Recipes with Krishi Cress Basil Pesto
Toss a spoonful through pasta, spread it in a wrap or spoon it over roasted vegetables. At 172 kcal per 25 g, measure it rather than pouring.
Pesto pasta
Toss one 25 g serve through a plate of cooked pasta, which adds about 172 kcal and 3 g saturated fat, rather than coating it freely.
Roasted vegetables with pesto
Spoon a serve over roasted vegetables and skip extra cooking oil, since the pesto is already half olive oil.
Pesto wrap or sandwich spread
Use it thinly in place of butter or mayonnaise, as 25 g gives about 1.4 g protein and real basil flavour.
Pesto salad dressing
Whisk a serve with lemon juice and a splash of water to stretch it across a large salad.
Krishi Cress Basil Pesto: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Krishi Cress Basil Pesto?
Krishi Cress Basil Pesto is a refrigerated sauce of olive oil, basil, cashew, cheese and garlic, with a little salt. It scores EA4: nutrition is low because it is mostly oil with little protein, ingredients are clean with no additives, and risk is fairly high because of the energy and saturated fat. Use it by the spoonful, not the ladle. Nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Krishi Cress Basil Pesto?
Per 100 g, Krishi Cress Basil Pesto has 689 kcal, 5.5 g protein, 20.7 g carbohydrate, 65 g fat and 12.1 g saturated fat. One serve (25 g serve, one sixth of the jar) has 172 kcal and 1.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Krishi Cress Basil Pesto?
6 ingredients, in label order: Olive Oil, Basil Leaves, Cashewnut, Cheese, Garlic, Salt.
Does Krishi Cress Basil Pesto live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "Made to taste fresh, not processed" needs care: The list is short and whole, but it is still a prepared, oil-dense sauce at 689 kcal per 100 g. Fresh describes the taste and the keep-chilled instruction, not the energy. "Farm Fresh, Local, Seasonal" needs care: These describe sourcing and cannot be checked from the label. The pack says Product of India, and the list itself gives no further detail.
Who should limit Krishi Cress Basil Pesto?
Most adults: occasionally. A 25 g serve has about 172 kcal and 3 g saturated fat. Children: occasionally. Clean list, but 12.09 g saturated fat per 100 g, and cashew and milk are allergens. High blood pressure: occasionally. Sodium is low at about 60 mg per serve, but the risk grade is held up by fat and energy.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Krishi Cress Basil Pesto have?
Per 100 g, Krishi Cress Basil Pesto has 2.6 g sugar, 241 mg sodium (about 0.6 g salt) and 12.1 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 24, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
