Noisettes décortiquées - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Maître Prunille's shelled hazelnuts achieve a perfect score of 100, with headquarters and manufacturing each contributing 35 points, distribution 15, ingredients 10, and proximity 5. No certifications are present, so the certifications score is 0. The product is notable for carrying the Origine France label, explicitly confirming that the hazelnuts are grown and harvested in France — a meaningful distinction in a category where the vast majority of hazelnuts sold in Europe are imported, predominantly from Turkey.

French hazelnut production is limited in volume compared to major producing countries, making a confirmed domestic origin a genuine point of differentiation. No organic or fair trade credentials are declared, and no manufacturing facility is specified beyond the French origin context. The product is distributed under the Maître Prunille brand, a French specialist in dried fruits and nuts.

Within the unsalted hazelnuts category, the product outscores 63% of the 43 products assessed, placing it comfortably above the category median. This above-average result is achieved without certification credentials, driven solely by the strength of a confirmed French ingredient origin — a relatively rare supply chain attribute in this category. For consumers who specifically prioritise domestic agricultural sourcing and wish to support French hazelnut cultivation, this product offers a transparent and well-scored option.