Parmigiano Reggiano DOP gerieben - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Coop's Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Gerieben, sold under the Sapori d'Italia range, achieves a European Score of 100, placing it in the 58th percentile among the 45 products assessed in the parmigiano reggiano category. This is a solid mid-range percentile in a category defined by one of Italy's most prestigious protected cheeses.

The score covers all six breakdown dimensions. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute the maximum 35, reflecting that the Coop corporate structure and the Italian production facilities are firmly within Europe. The ingredients score of 10 and distribution score of 15 indicate European-aligned sourcing and logistics. Origins are recorded as Italy, consistent with the mandatory PDO requirements for Parmigiano Reggiano, which earns 5 points under certifications. The Made in Italy label reinforces this provenance, and the no lactose label notes a compositional characteristic. The proximity score of 5 completes the breakdown. The product is distributed across Germany and Switzerland.

For a European-minded shopper, the PDO status is the key credential: it provides legally binding verification that this grated cheese is produced in the defined Emilia-Romagna region using regulated methods. No cheese outside that zone may carry the Parmigiano Reggiano name. This level of geographic and methodological accountability is among the most robust available in European food labelling. The 58th percentile ranking reflects a competitive category where many products share equally strong PDO credentials.