Why is Crème légère semi epaisse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The cream is labeled NOVA 4 because it undergoes industrial processing that adds stabilisers and thickeners; its ingredient list includes modified corn starch, pectin (E440) and carrageenan (E407), as well as a generic additive code E14xx, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

Is the carrageenan used in this cream a concern for digestive health or allergies?

Carrageenan is a seaweed‑derived gelling agent considered safe by food authorities, but some studies suggest it may cause gastrointestinal irritation in sensitive individuals; it is not a common allergen.

Can this cream be used in a keto or vegan diet, and is it gluten‑free?

The cream is not vegan because it contains dairy milk, but its high fat and low carbohydrate profile makes it suitable for keto diets; it does not list any gluten‑containing ingredients, so it can be considered gluten‑free.

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Crème légère semi epaisse

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Product Insights

Crème légère semi epaisse is a light, semi-thick frozen dairy cream produced in France and belongs to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of additives such as modified corn starch, pectin (E440) and carrageenan (E407). Nutritionally, it provides 197 kcal per 100 g with 18 g total fat (12 g saturated), low sugar (3.8 g) and low salt (0.1 g), offering a rich texture but a high saturated‑fat load.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy creams, this product contains roughly three times more total fat and double the saturated fat while providing markedly less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Crème légère (origine: France), amidon transformé de maïs, stabilisants: (pectines, carraghénanes).

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy creams, this product contains roughly three times more total fat and double the saturated fat while providing markedly less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Crème légère (origine: France), amidon transformé de maïs, stabilisants: (pectines, carraghénanes).

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