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Merluza empanada - Hacendado with score 90/100

Merluza empanada - European Score 90/100

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Merluza empanada by Hacendado 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: Spain.

510g

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

Nutri-Score
C
Eco-Score
F
NOVA
4

Categories

seafood fishes and their products fishes frozen foods breaded products fish preparations frozen seafood breaded fish frozen fishes frozen breaded fish

Ingredients

PESCADA (PEIXE) (65%), polme (35%): pão ralado (19%) [farinha de TRIGO (GLUTEN), água, levedura, sal, dextrose, pimentão, levedura de panificação (antiaglomerante E-170, emulsionante E-472e, antioxidante E-300), açúcar, extratos de especiarias e curcuma], água, óleo de girassol, amido, farinha de TRIGO (GLUTEN), sal e sumo de limão concentrado. Pode conter vestígios de leite, ovo, crustáceos, moluscos, soja e mostarda.

Allergens

crustaceans, fish, gluten, molluscs

Origin Data

Countries portugal, spain
Manufacturing Places Spain
EMB Code ES 26.07741/C CE
Packaging Green dot

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 Spain (+35 pts)
  • Manufactured in Europe (spain) (+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

Merluza empanada scores 90/100 on European origin criteria. A strong result — higher than 87% of the 62 frozen breaded fish 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.

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Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Merluza empanada 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 Hacendado, 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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