Camembert (20% MG) - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

This unbranded Camembert (20% MG) achieves a perfect European Score of 100, with contributions from company headquarters (35), manufacturing (35), ingredients (10), distribution (15), certifications (0), and proximity (5). Manufacturing is confirmed in France, specifically in Normandie, consistent with the geographic tradition of Camembert production. No certification labels beyond the Green Dot and Triman packaging responsibility marks are present, which accounts for the certifications sub-score of 0. The absence of a PDO label is notable, as it indicates this is a Camembert produced in Normandy but not subject to the strict Camembert de Normandie PDO requirements.

For a European-minded shopper, this product still scores highly on geographic grounds: the company headquarters and manufacturing are both French, and the Normandie manufacturing location aligns with the historical home of Camembert. The certifications score of 0 means there is no additional third-party verification of organic, protected origin, or other quality standards beyond the domestic production claim. The ingredients score of 10 reflects high confidence in the available provenance data.

Within the camemberts from thermised cow's milk category, this product ranks at the 50th percentile out of 10 products, placing it exactly at the midpoint of a small category. The absence of PDO status distinguishes it from more strictly certified competitors, which likely explains its median position. For shoppers seeking a Normandy-manufactured Camembert at a modest price point without requiring PDO certification or organic accreditation, this product offers a clear and honest French geographic profile.