Petit Saint Paulin - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Petit Saint Paulin from Tante Hélène achieves a perfect score of 100, placing it amongst the top performers in its category. The breakdown tells a clear story: the company is headquartered in France, scores 35 for both companyHQ and manufacturing, and the cheese is produced in Bretagne, keeping supply chains tightly concentrated within the country. The certifications component contributes 5 points, reflecting its certified organic status under EU organic standards and the AB Agriculture Biologique label, whilst the distribution score of 15 and proximity score of 5 round out a well-balanced profile.

The ingredients score of 7 is slightly lower than the maximum of 10, suggesting modest room for improvement on ingredient sourcing transparency, though origins are confirmed as French. The product also carries the Triman label and a Made in France designation, reinforcing its domestic credentials. Additional labels include the EU organic certification, underlining a consistent commitment to organic production practices.

With a percentile of 57, this product outscores 57% of the 44 products in the saint paulin cheese category — a solid mid-to-upper standing. For consumers seeking a certified organic French cheese made and sourced locally in Brittany, this product represents a genuinely strong choice, with its perfect total score driven overwhelmingly by headquartering, manufacturing, and distribution within France.