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Mel - Nestlé with score 90/100

Mel - European Score 90/100

Nestlé

Mel by Nestlé is rated 90/100 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: Portugal.

300 g

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🛡️ Data verified by Open Food Facts (v3)
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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
C
Eco-Score
C
NOVA
4

Categories

plant based foods and beverages plant based foods breakfasts cereals and potatoes cereals and their products breakfast cereals flakes cereal flakes extruded cereals extruded flakes

Ingredients

Farinha de _trigo_ e _trigo_ hidrolisado (76,1%), sacarose, mel (6%), inulina, regulador de acidez (carbonato de cálcio), ferro reduzido, aromatizante (vanilina), vitaminas (C, tiamina, riboflavina, niacina, B6, ácido fólico, B12, ácido pantoténico).

Allergens

gluten

Origin Data

Countries france, portugal
Manufacturing Places Portugal
Packaging Plástico,Saco,Caixa,Cartão

European Score

0 /100
Purebred European

"More European than the Eurovision Song Contest."

Detailed Breakdown:

Scoring Methodology
Headquarters 35/35
Manufacturing 35/35
Ingredients 0/10
Distribution 15/15
Proximity +5

Analysis:

  • Corporate headquarters in Switzerland (+35 pts)
  • Manufactured in Europe (portugal) (+35 pts)
  • Main ingredients not European
  • Distributed exclusively in Europe (2 countries) (+15 pts)
  • Bonus: Completely European product (+5 pts)
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European Score analysis

Mel scores 90/100 on European origin criteria. Mid-table: it sits ahead of 50% of the 16 extruded wheat flakes products we track. The brand is European-owned, which anchors the origin score. Manufacturing and distribution are documented within Europe. A certification or regional sourcing signal contributes a few points.

  • The brand is European-owned, which anchors the origin score.
  • Manufacturing and distribution are documented within Europe.
  • A certification or regional sourcing signal contributes a few points.

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Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Mel stands as a prime example of transparency in the this category sector, achieving a score of 90/100. The data confirms a robust regional supply chain.

When analyzing the corporate structure of Nestlé, 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.

The lack of transparent health data for this product is a significant concern for the European consumer.

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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