Selles-sur-Cher - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Marché Franprix's Selles-sur-Cher achieves a perfect European Score of 100. The breakdown awards 35 points for French company headquarters, 35 for manufacturing in France, 7 for ingredients, 15 for distribution, 5 for certifications, and 5 for proximity. The ingredients sub-score of 7 is notably below the maximum 10, representing the largest shortfall of any individual sub-category for this product, and is the only factor preventing a clean sweep.

The product carries both a PDO label and a green dot. The PDO — Protected Designation of Origin — formally ties Selles-sur-Cher to its defined production zone in the Loire Valley and to a specific production method involving raw goat's milk, independently verified under EU food name regulations. Origins are confirmed as France, with manufacturing also in France.

Within the Selles-sur-Cher category, the product ranks at the 65th percentile across 31 products assessed, placing it in the upper third of the field. For a European-minded shopper, the PDO is a strong provenance indicator for this classic French goat's cheese, ensuring geographical authenticity. The lower ingredients sub-score suggests some limitation in the sourcing transparency for this particular product compared to higher-scoring peers in the category. Nevertheless, the overall score of 100 and the PDO certification provide solid European credentials for shoppers prioritising both protected designation status and French provenance.