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We blind taste test and compare 13 supermarket basil pestos, from Aldi, Leggo’s, Jamie Oliver, Sacla and more, to find you the best.

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We tested 13 pesto products that are available in major supermarket chains. Price is based on the jar size specified bought in Sydney stores (not on special) in May/June 2020.

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Our experts tasted the pesto samples ‘blind’ (without knowing the brands). They independently judged and scored each sample for appearance, aroma, flavour and texture.

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The CHOICE Expert Rating, our 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, calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel and converted to a percentage). 

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

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Jamie Oliver Green Pesto
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Jamie Oliver Green Pesto

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 2.79
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1745
Percentage of basil 38
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$5.3
Leggo's Pesto Basil
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Leggo's Pesto Basil

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 2.42
Energy per 100g (kJ) 990
Percentage of basil 34
Shop Ethical rating D
$4.6
Coles Basil Pesto
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Coles Basil Pesto

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 1.03
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1900
Percentage of basil 28
Shop Ethical rating D
$1.95
Galiko Basil Pesto
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Galiko Basil Pesto

Pack size (g) 145
Price per 100g 2.07
Energy per 100g (kJ) 914
Percentage of basil 58
Shop Ethical rating N/A
$3
Rachel

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.