Crème glacée - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Crème Glacée from La Manufacture des Belles Glaces is a chocolate ice cream manufactured in Isère, France. Its European Score of 100 is composed of 35 points each for company headquarters and manufacturing, 15 for distribution, 10 for ingredients, and 5 for proximity, with certifications at 0. The product is labelled as artisan-made, with no artificial flavours, no preservatives, and no colourings, alongside Made in France and Triman marks. The ingredients origin is listed as world, indicating that some components — most likely cocoa — come from outside Europe, though this is consistent with the full 10-point ingredients score under the methodology.

Manufacturing is confirmed in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and the product is sold in France. The artisan credential and clean-label profile give this ice cream a premium positioning within its category.

Within the chocolate ice cream tubs category, this product outscores 85% of the 48 products assessed — a strong result placing it well into the top tier of its segment. For a European-minded shopper, the score reflects French ownership, French artisan manufacturing, and domestic distribution, with the transparency of the world ingredient origin providing an honest signal about cocoa sourcing. Shoppers who value French artisan production credentials, clean-label formulation, and a high European Score will find this product among the better-performing options in its category.