Is Pesto made with seed oils?

Q: Is Pesto made with seed oils?

Often cut with seed oils. Real pesto is olive oil, basil, nuts, and cheese. Many jarred pestos replace much of the olive oil with sunflower or canola oil.

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Often cut with seed oils

Real pesto is olive oil, basil, nuts, and cheese. Many jarred pestos replace much of the olive oil with sunflower or canola oil.

How to keep it seed-oil-free

Look for pesto made only with olive oil, or make it fresh.

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Is Pesto made with seed oils?

How to keep it seed-oil-free

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