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Is Hellmann's Pecorino & basilic vegan?
Hellmann's · Barcode 8712000473258 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains cheese, pecorino romano. Contains cheese and pecorino romano, which are animal-derived.
Why it is not vegancheese, pecorino romano
24 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2022-02-11
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What the ingredient list tells us
Original label (French)
Légumes 37% (petits pois, oignon), eau, basilic 10%, huiles végétales (olive vierge extra 5%, tournesol), vinaigre de vin blanc, FROMAGE Pecorino Romano AOP 5%, amidon modifié de maïs, ail, sel, arômes naturels, sucre de canne, pignons de pin, acidifiant (acide lactique), graines de MOUTARDE, épaississant (gomme xanthane), chlorure de potassium, vinaigre d'alcool, épices.
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Animal-derived ingredients identified
pecorino romano is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
Natural flavours can come from plant or animal sources.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
Recognised ingredient entries (24)
légumespetits poisoignoneaubasilichuiles végétalesolive vierge extratournesolvinaigre de vin blancfromage pecorino romano aopamidon modifié de maïsailselarômes naturelssucre de cannepignons de pinacidifiantacide lactiquegraines de moutardeépaississantgomme xanthanechlorure de potassiumvinaigre d'alcoolépices
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Declared allergens in the record
milkmustard
Precautionary “may contain” information
No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
e14xxe270e415e508
Labels reported by the source
palm oil freenon veganvegetarian status unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- C
- Source NOVA group
- 4 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- 47/100
- Indicator inputs
- Nutrition + processing
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 0.76 g |
How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.
Vegetal burger petits legumesLa Vie ClaireSame vegetable mix type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product matchNot sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).
Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Hellmann's product?
No. This page covers Hellmann's Pecorino & basilic, barcode 8712000473258. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of natural flavours, Acid, Thickener needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 8712000473258 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.
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