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Sainte-Maure de Touraine - Franprix with score 100/100

Sainte-Maure de Touraine - European Score 100/100

Franprix

Sainte-Maure de Touraine by Franprix is rated 100/100 according to our European origin criteria. Excellent choice! This product strongly supports the European economy.

It is a food product found in 1 countries. Manufacturing reported in: France.

250 g

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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
D
Eco-Score
E
NOVA
4

Categories

dairies fermented foods fermented milk products cheeses soft cheeses unpasteurised products french cheeses goat cheeses unpasteurised cheeses soft cheese with a natural rind

Ingredients

_Lait_ de chèvre entier cru - sel - présure - ferments - colorant : charbon végétal. Présence d'une paille de seigle

Allergens

milk

Origin Data

Countries france
Manufacturing Places France
EMB Code FR 36.233.001 CE
Packaging Plastique, Frais

European Score

0 /100
Purebred European

"More European than the Eurovision Song Contest."

Detailed Breakdown:

Scoring Methodology
Headquarters 35/35
Manufacturing 35/35
Ingredients 10/10
Distribution 15/15
EU Certifications +5
Proximity +5

Analysis:

  • Corporate headquarters in France & Monaco (+35 pts)
  • Manufactured in Europe (france) (+35 pts)
  • Main European ingredients: _Lait_ de chèvre (+10 pts)
  • Distributed exclusively in Europe (1 countries) (+15 pts)
  • European certification: pdo (+5 pts)
  • Bonus: Completely European product (+5 pts)
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European Score analysis

This Sainte-Maure de Touraine, sold under the Franprix label, earns a perfect European Score of 100. Every dimension of the scoring framework is maximised: company headquarters 35, manufacturing 35, ingredients 10, distribution 15, certifications 5, and proximity 5. The product carries both a Made in France label and a PDO designation, which is the Protected Designation of Origin — a European quality certification guaranteeing that both the raw materials and the production process conform to strict geographical and traditional criteria.

The PDO status is particularly significant for this cheese. Sainte-Maure de Touraine is a regulated French goat's cheese with protected geographic identity, meaning the certifications score of 5 reflects not just administrative labelling but a legally enforced link between this product and its place of origin. Manufacturing is confirmed to take place in France, and the company is French-headquartered.

Within the sainte-maure-de-touraine category, this product outscores 36% of the 33 products assessed — a moderate percentile that reflects the fact that this is a tightly regulated category where many competing products also score highly. For a European-minded shopper, the full score combined with PDO status makes this one of the most robustly verified expressions of European provenance and artisanal heritage available in its segment.

Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Sainte-Maure de Touraine stands as a prime example of transparency in the this category sector, achieving a score of 100/100. The data confirms a robust regional supply chain.

When analyzing the corporate structure of Franprix, we see its direct and positive impact on the regional economy.

From an environmental perspective, this product aligns with modern sustainability goals through local sourcing.

Regarding health, this product offers full transparency on its ingredients and composition.

Traceability is at the heart of this product, with clear indicators of its verified European origin.

Compared to global competitors in this this category niche, the product offers superior traceability.

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