Semola - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

De Cecco's Semola is an Italian semolina flour distributed across Belgium and Germany, earning a perfect European Score of 100. The breakdown covers company headquarters at 35, manufacturing at 35, ingredients at 10, distribution at 15, and proximity at 5, with certifications returning 0 as no organic or equivalent label is present on this product.

The ingredient origin is listed as Italy, confirming that the durum wheat used in production comes from within the European Union. De Cecco is an Italian company, ensuring the full headquarters allocation, and manufacturing aligns with the Italian origin given the data available. The single Green Dot label relates to packaging and does not contribute to the certifications score.

In the bakproducten category, this product outscores 63% of the 30 products assessed, placing it in the upper third of its segment. For a European-minded shopper, this score confirms that Semola is produced by a European company using European raw materials and distributed within European markets. The straightforward, single-ingredient nature of semolina means the supply chain is inherently transparent. While the absence of certification prevents a complete score across all dimensions, the product's fully European origin and headquartering make it a reliable choice for consumers prioritising traceable, domestically produced dry goods.