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Couscous - Picard with score 90/100

Couscous - European Score 90/100

Picard

Couscous by Picard is rated 90/100 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.

400 g

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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
B
Eco-Score
E
NOVA
4

Categories

frozen foods meals meats and their products combination meals meals with meat savory semolina dishes frozen ready made meals poultry meals prepared couscous couscous with meat

Ingredients

Semoule cuisinée 28,5% [semoule de BLÉ dur (GLUTEN), eau, huile de colza, sel, curcuma], eau, filet de poulet cuit traité en salaison [filet de poulet 8,9% (origine : France), eau, sel], merguez précuite 5% [viande bovine (origine: France), viande et gras de mouton (origine : UE), épices et plante aromatique, sel, dextrose, sucre, antioxydant: érythorbate de sodium, arômes naturels], oignon, navet, carotte, courgette grillée, pois chiche (pois chiche, eau, sel), poivron rouge, poivron vert, CELERI, purée de tomate double concentrée, huile de colza, épices raz el hanout, sel, graisse de poulet (origine : France), coriandre, cumin, coriandre en poudre, purée d'ail, amidon de maïs, cannelle, muscade. Peut contenir des traces de : oeuf, soja, moutarde, sésame.

Allergens

celery, gluten

Origin Data

Countries france
Manufacturing Places France
EMB Code FR 29.188.020 CE
Packaging Surgelé, Barquette carton, Couvercle carton

European Score

0 /100
Purebred European

"More European than the Eurovision Song Contest."

Detailed Breakdown:

Scoring Methodology
Headquarters 35/35
Manufacturing 35/35
Ingredients 0/10
Distribution 15/15
Proximity +5

Analysis:

  • Corporate headquarters in France & Monaco (+35 pts)
  • Manufactured in Europe (france) (+35 pts)
  • Main ingredients not European
  • Distributed exclusively in Europe (1 countries) (+15 pts)
  • Bonus: Completely European product (+5 pts)
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European Score analysis

Couscous scores 90/100 on European origin criteria. Among the very best: this scores higher than 98% of the 51 chicken couscous products we track. The brand is European-owned, which anchors the origin score. Manufacturing and distribution are documented within Europe. A certification or regional sourcing signal contributes a few points.

  • The brand is European-owned, which anchors the origin score.
  • Manufacturing and distribution are documented within Europe.
  • A certification or regional sourcing signal contributes a few points.

Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Couscous stands as a prime example of transparency in the this category sector, achieving a score of 90/100. The data confirms a robust regional supply chain.

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

Moderate transport mileage makes this a balanced but not leadership-level choice for the environment.

The lack of transparent health data for this product is a significant concern for the European consumer.

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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