The consumer champion asked: “Is it worth splashing out on a premium pesto, or can a supermarket own-label jar deliver the same herby kick for less?

“We asked a panel of 71 tasters to blind-test 10 green pesto – from big names such as Filippo Berio and Sacla to supermarket own-label pesto from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and more.

“One brand soared to the top with its rich basil flavour – Filippo Berio topped the rankings, winning out on flavour compared with all the other jarred pesto sauces”. 

Whether you swirl it through pasta, spread it in a sandwich or dollop it on roasted veg, this pesto from a jar is designed as a quick and versatile way to add a punch of flavour to meals – thanks to a fragrant hint of basil, blended with cheese, garlic and nuts. 

Which said: “This delicious pesto wowed our tasters. It had a lovely aroma, and three quarters found the basil flavour just right. Even more rated its consistency as spot on – neither too coarse nor too fine”.

Walter Zanre, MD UK Filippo Berio, said: “We are immensely proud to have been chosen as Best Buy Pesto in this competitive category. We didn’t know we were being tested, so it has come as the most wonderful surprise to know we are best in class in this gold standard of awards. We know our customers love the authentic taste of our Pesto – now they know they are officially eating the very best!”