Gouda Holland - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Carrefour's Gouda Holland is a cumin gouda manufactured in the Netherlands (Pays Bas) and associated with both Belgium and France through its retail distribution network. It achieves a European Score of 100. The breakdown awards 35 points to company headquarters, 35 to manufacturing, 10 to ingredients, 15 to distribution, 5 to certifications, and 5 to proximity. The PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) label is responsible for the 5 certification points, confirming that this gouda meets the European protected geographical indication standards associated with Dutch gouda production.

Within the goudas with cumin category of 12 products, this cheese sits at the 33rd percentile, scoring higher than a third of its peers. In a small category, the percentile position reflects that several other cumin goudas in the segment share equally strong European credentials.

For a European-minded shopper, the PGI status is a meaningful indicator: it guarantees that the production method and geographic origin comply with a legally defined European standard. Manufacturing is confirmed in the Netherlands, which places the entire production chain within the EU. The Nutriscore label provides a parallel nutritional signal for health-conscious consumers, while the Green Dot indicates packaging recovery participation. Overall, this is a well-documented European cheese product where geographic credentials are legally protected rather than merely self-declared.