{"product_id":"ceres-organics-pesto-basil-vegan-130g","title":"Ceres Organics Vegan Basil Pesto 130g","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vegan basil pesto made in Italy with Genovese Basil PDO - the authentic, Protected Designation of Origin basil grown in Liguria, the home of pesto. Cheese-free, 100% certified organic, shelf stable until opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost commercial pesto is made with generic dried or processed basil and bulked out with cheap oil. This one is built on Genovese Basil PDO - a specific cultivar of basil grown in the Ligurian region of northern Italy, where the microclimate produces a sweeter, more delicate leaf than basil grown elsewhere. The PDO designation (Protected Designation of Origin) means the basil is certified to have come from that specific region and to meet the production standards for authentic Genovese basil. It makes up 27.6% of this pesto - a meaningful quantity, not a token inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base is certified organic extra virgin olive oil at 36.2%, with organic cashews and pine nuts for body and richness. No parmesan, no pecorino - this is a fully vegan pesto that doesn't compromise on flavour by trying to replicate the cheese. The cashews do the work instead. Apple fibre and garlic round out the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShelf stable before opening makes this one of the more practical pesto options for pantry stocking. 130g per jar, 5 serves at 25g per serve. Made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy people love it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenovese Basil PDO (27.6%) - Protected Designation of Origin, authentic Ligurian basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExtra virgin olive oil base (36.2%) - no seed oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrganic cashews and pine nuts for richness and body - no parmesan or pecorino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e100% vegan, dairy free, egg free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShelf stable before opening - no refrigeration needed until open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo artificial colours, preservatives, or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBioGro certified organic, B Corp certified brand, GE-free inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade in Italy - the home of pesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e130g, 5 serves at 25g per serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta:\u003c\/strong\u003e tossed through hot pasta with a splash of pasta water to loosen. Works with spaghetti, linguine, trofie, or penne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePizza base:\u003c\/strong\u003e spread instead of tomato sauce, topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, and rocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBruschetta and crostini:\u003c\/strong\u003e spread thickly on toasted sourdough with fresh tomato or blistered cherry tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalad dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e whisk with a squeeze of lemon juice and a little extra olive oil to thin for a salad dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e stirred through warm freekeh, farro, or quinoa with roasted vegetables and chickpeas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted vegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e dolloped over roasted zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, or potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoup:\u003c\/strong\u003e stirred through minestrone or white bean soup just before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip:\u003c\/strong\u003e served in a small bowl alongside antipasto, crudites, or crusty bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShelf stable in a cool dry place before opening. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 5 days. Keep covered with a thin layer of olive oil after each use to preserve freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExtra Virgin Olive Oil (36.2%), Cashews, Genovese Basil PDO in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (27.6%) (Genovese Basil PDO 48%, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 45%, Salt), Pine Nuts, Apple Fibre, Garlic, Salt. All certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains: cashews and pine nuts (tree nuts).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced in a facility that also processes milk, soy, and other tree nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan. Dairy free. Egg free. GE-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e BioGro Certified Organic. B Corp Certified Brand. GE-free inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout Ceres Organics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCeres Organics is a New Zealand wholefoods company producing certified organic and GE-free pantry staples since 1985. BioGro certified and B Corp certified, their range is built around simple ingredient lists, traceable sourcing, and minimal processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy Santos Organics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSantos has been the Northern Rivers' organic food shop since 1978. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project. We stock Ceres Organics because their commitment to certified organic, GE-free, and authentic ingredient sourcing matches ours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Valley Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52206436942112,"sku":"P04940","price":8.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7486\/4052\/files\/CO_Vegan_Basil_Pesto_130g-Santos-Organics.webp?v=1787111649","url":"https:\/\/santosorganics.com.au\/products\/ceres-organics-pesto-basil-vegan-130g","provider":"Santos Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}