Why does Crème fraîche gastronomique have a Nutri‑Score of D and which nutrients lower its rating?

The Nutri‑Score is driven mainly by the high total fat (30 g) and especially saturated fat (22 g) per 100 ml, which generate many negative points, while the product contains no fiber, fruit, vegetable or legume content and only minimal sugars, so the positive side of the score is very limited.

What impact does the high saturated‑fat content of this cream have on heart‑healthy or low‑fat diets?

Saturated fat can raise LDL‑cholesterol levels, so the cream’s 22 g of saturated fat per 100 ml makes it unsuitable for low‑fat or heart‑healthy eating plans, though it can be used sparingly in diets that tolerate higher fat such as ketogenic or gourmet cooking.

Is the cream in this product safe for individuals with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

No; the ingredient list is primarily cream (milk) and lactic ferments, so the product contains both milk proteins and lactose, making it unsuitable for anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.

PRESIDENT • 20 cl

Crème fraîche gastronomique

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème fraîche gastronomique is a French gourmet fresh thick cream produced by Président, made from whole‑milk and lactic ferments in France. It belongs to the milk‑and‑dairy‑products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed dairy product. Per 100 ml it provides 30 g of fat (including 22 g saturated fat) and 2.9 g of sugars while containing only 0.07 g of salt, making it calorie‑dense with high saturated‑fat but low sugar and salt.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal291 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates2.9 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

The cream’s fat (30 g) and saturated‑fat (22 g) far exceed the average fat (5.93 g) and saturated‑fat (3.69 g) of typical dairy items, while its sugar (2.9 g) and salt (0.07 g) are well below the category averages of 7.42 g sugar and 0.92 g salt.

Ingredients

Crème (_lait_) (origine France), ferments lactiques

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