Sainte Maure de Touraine - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

This Sainte Maure de Touraine from Nos Régions Ont Du Talent achieves a perfect score of 100, with company headquarters and manufacturing each contributing the maximum 35 points, ingredients 10, distribution 15, certifications 5, and proximity 5. The PDO label confirms protected origin status for this traditional Loire Valley goat's cheese, and manufacturing is confirmed in Indre-et-Loire.

At the 36th percentile among 33 Sainte Maure de Touraine products, the product falls in the lower third of its category despite the maximum score, indicating that many peers share equivalent credentials. The product carries Nutriscore labelling alongside advisories indicating it is not recommended for certain population groups, including pregnant women, reflecting food safety guidance associated with certain raw or soft-ripened cheeses.

For consumers without contraindications, this represents a fully certified, regionally produced Sainte Maure with strong PDO authentication. The mid-Loire manufacturing location is consistent with the cheese's protected origin requirements, and the retailer brand's regional focus provides a clear positioning rationale within its category.