Avellana Natural - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Avellana Natural from Hacendado, Mercadona's own-label brand, achieves a perfect score of 100, with the company headquartered in Spain contributing the maximum 35 points for companyHQ and manufacturing also scoring 35, confirmed as taking place in Spain. Origins are listed as Italy, indicating that the hazelnuts themselves are sourced from Italian growing regions — a well-established origin for high-quality European hazelnuts. Certifications score 0, as no organic, fair trade, or protected designation labels are carried.

The ingredients score reaches the maximum of 10, reflecting full transparency on Italian hazelnut origins. The distribution score of 15 and proximity score of 5 complete a full-marks profile outside the certifications dimension. The product carries no preservatives, Green Dot packaging, and phosphorus source claims — the latter reflecting the naturally high mineral content of hazelnuts.

At a percentile of 77, this product outscores 77% of the 177 products in the hazelnuts category — a large and competitive segment. The combination of Spanish company headquarters, domestic manufacturing, and Italian-origin hazelnuts creates a coherent within-EU provenance story. For consumers seeking a natural, preservative-free hazelnut product with transparent European ingredient sourcing and strong Spanish retail heritage, this Hacendado offering is well-placed amongst the upper tier of a substantial and diverse category.