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Caramel L’original
Caramel L’original - Carambar with score 94/100

Caramel L’original - European Score 94/100

Carambar

Caramel L’original by Carambar is rated 94/100 according to our European origin criteria. Excellent choice! This product strongly supports the European economy.

It is a food product found in 2 countries. Manufacturing reported in: France.

320 g

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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
E
Eco-Score
B
NOVA
4

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose, lait écrémé concentré sucré, sucre, huile de palme, cacao maigre en poudre, gomme d’acacia, sel, E471, arômes.

Allergens

milk

Origin Data

Countries france, switzerland
Manufacturing Places France
Packaging fr:Emballage papier,fr:Sachet plastique

European Score

0 /100
Purebred European

"More European than the Eurovision Song Contest."

Detailed Breakdown:

Scoring Methodology
Headquarters 35/35
Manufacturing 35/35
Ingredients 4/10
Distribution 15/15
Proximity +5

Analysis:

  • Corporate headquarters in France & Monaco (+35 pts)
  • Manufactured in Europe (france) (+35 pts)
  • Main European ingredients: lait écrémé concentré sucré, sucre (+4 pts)
  • Distributed exclusively in Europe (2 countries) (+15 pts)
  • Bonus: Completely European product (+5 pts)
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European Score analysis

The European Score of 94 for Caramel L’original is largely due to the company's headquarters and manufacturing processes, both of which contribute the maximum score of 35. This suggests that the brand, Carambar, has a strong European presence and that the product is made in France, as indicated by the "made in France" label. The distribution score of 15 also adds to the overall score, while the proximity score of 5 and ingredients score of 4 are relatively low in comparison.

The low ingredients score of 4 is a notable factor in the product's overall European Score, as it is significantly lower than the maximum possible score of 35, 15, 10, or 5 for other categories, and even lower compared to the maximum score of 100. This may indicate that the product's ingredients are not as highly valued in the European scoring system. Despite this, Caramel L’original still achieves a high overall score, ranking in the 90th percentile of its category, which contains 51 products.

Shoppers should note that while Caramel L’original has a high European Score, there are higher-scoring alternatives available, such as Crème caramel beurre salé with a score of 100, and Caramel Nature and Nappage caramel, both with scores of 98. These alternatives may offer more desirable characteristics, such as better ingredients or certifications, which could influence a shopper's decision.

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Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Caramel L’original stands as a prime example of transparency in the this category sector, achieving a score of 94/100. The data confirms a robust regional supply chain.

When analyzing the corporate structure of Carambar, we see its direct and positive impact on the regional economy.

Moderate transport mileage makes this a balanced but not leadership-level choice for the environment.

Health data for this item shows basic compliance but a limited nutritional focus.

Traceability is at the heart of this product, with clear indicators of its verified European origin.

Compared to global competitors in this this category niche, the product offers superior traceability.

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