Vanille de Madagascar (3,5 % MG) - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Mont Blanc's vanilla dessert, manufactured in Chef du Pont in the Manche department of Basse-Normandie, achieves a perfect score of 100. Company headquarters and manufacturing both contribute 35 points each, distribution adds 15, ingredients 10, proximity 5, and certifications zero. The confirmed Norman production facility anchors the manufacturing score, and the brand is part of the MOM group. Vanilla sourced from Madagascar is declared, which accounts for the non-domestic ingredient origin but does not reduce the ingredient score from its maximum.

The product carries a notable set of labels: low fat, no preservatives, no artificial colours, and made in France — a combination that signals both nutritional positioning and production transparency. At a percentile of 66 in the vanilla dairy dessert category among 41 products, it matches the category median for top-scoring items.

The product's French manufacturing provenance and clean-label positioning make it a credible choice within its segment. The vanilla origin from Madagascar introduces a single international ingredient, which is transparently disclosed. No organic or fair trade certification is present, which is consistent with the zero certifications score. Overall, this is a well-positioned French dairy dessert with strong manufacturing credentials and an honest ingredient declaration.