Noisettes Décortiquées - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Sainte Lucie's Noisettes Décortiquées achieves a European Score of 100 with a breakdown that reflects straightforward French commercial and manufacturing grounding. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute the maximum 35 points, distribution adds 15, ingredients 10, and proximity 5. Certifications score zero, and the product carries no organic or quality labels. The origins field lists France, suggesting that the hazelnuts themselves are of domestic origin — a notable claim, as France is not among Europe's largest hazelnut producers, making French-origin shelled hazelnuts a relatively distinctive proposition within the category. Within the shelled hazelnuts category, a percentile of 77 across 163 products places this product well above the majority of competitors on European criteria. Sold in France, the product's strength lies in its sourcing simplicity: if the declared French origin is accurate, the supply chain from orchard to packaged product is entirely domestic. No certifications are present to independently verify agricultural practices, so shoppers seeking assurance beyond origin declaration would need to engage with the brand directly. For European-minded consumers prioritising local sourcing, this is nonetheless an appealing option within a category where non-European origins — particularly Turkey — are the norm rather than the exception, making the French provenance claim especially significant.