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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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Sacla Italia Basil Pesto "Free From"

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 2.58
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1585
Percentage of basil 38%
Shop Ethical rating B
$4.9
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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
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Sacla Italia Pesto Classic Basil

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 2.58
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1882
Percentage of basil 35.2%
Shop Ethical rating B
$4.9
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Aldi Remano Basil Pesto

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 0.99
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1870
Percentage of basil 36%
Shop Ethical rating C
$1.89
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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
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Barilla Pesto Alla Genovese

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 2.11
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1989
Percentage of basil 30%
Shop Ethical rating B
$4
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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
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Coles Italia Pesto Al Basilico Basil Pesto

Pack size (g) 290
Price per 100g 1.21
Energy per 100g (kJ) 2040
Percentage of basil 31%
Shop Ethical rating D
$3.5
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Barilla Pesto Basil & Rocket

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 2.11
Energy per 100g (kJ) 1828
Percentage of basil 20.7%
Shop Ethical rating B
$4
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Woolworths Basil Pesto

Pack size (g) 190
Price per 100g 1.03
Energy per 100g (kJ) 2000
Percentage of basil 31%
Shop Ethical rating C
$1.95
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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
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Rachel Clemons

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.