Cheddar extra mature 35%mg, 200g - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

U Saveurs' Extra Mature Cheddar achieves a European Score of 100, placing it in the 78th percentile among the 50 products assessed in the extra mature cheddar category. This positions the product above more than three quarters of its category peers — a strong result for a supermarket own-label cheddar sourced from the United Kingdom.

The score is distributed across five of the six breakdown components. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute the maximum 35, confirming that the U brand's French retail cooperative structure and production infrastructure are firmly within the European framework. Origins are recorded as the United Kingdom, indicating that the cheese is produced by British dairy operations before distribution in France. The ingredients score of 10 and distribution score of 15 reflect a supply chain aligned with European sourcing and logistics. The proximity score of 5 recognises geographic closeness within Europe. No certifications points are awarded, as the product carries no organic, PDO, or similar third-party labels.

For a European-minded shopper, this product represents a straightforward intra-European supply chain: British extra mature cheddar sourced by a French retail cooperative, keeping supply chain value within the continent. The 78th percentile ranking — shared with the Marque Repère extra mature cheddar also in this batch — reflects strong competitive standing within the category. The absence of certifications is the one area where additional independently verified credentials could further differentiate this product, but the geographic integrity of its European supply chain is clear and consistent.