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Orange Menthe - Ricola with score 90/100

Orange Menthe - European Score 90/100

Ricola

Orange Menthe by Ricola 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: Récoltées dans les Alpes.

50 g

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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
B
Eco-Score
A-PLUS
NOVA
4

Categories

snacks sweet snacks confectioneries candies sugarfree candies

Ingredients

Édulcorant (isomalt), acidifiants (acide citrique, acide malique), concentré de jus de citron, extraits (0,5%) d'orange-menthe, de mélisse et du mélange de 13 plantes Ricola, arômes naturels d'orange, extrait-couleur d'huile de paprika, édulcorants (glycosides de stéviol issus de Stevia, thaumatine), arôme naturel d'agrumes, menthol, huile essentielle de menthe poivrée, huile essentielle de menthe, sel.

Origin Data

Countries belgium, france
Manufacturing Places Récoltées dans les Alpes
EMB Code EMB 68056C, FSC-C016368

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)
  • European packaging code (EMB 68056C) (+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

Orange Menthe scores 90/100 on European origin criteria. A strong result — higher than 87% of the 23 sugarfree candies products in our database. 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.

Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Orange Menthe 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 Ricola, 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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