Why is Crème Fraiche Légère & épaisse 15%MG classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation adds modified tapioca starch, an industrially altered carbohydrate, to the natural cream and lactic cultures; the label lists no other additives, so the only processing‑related ingredient is the modified starch.

How does the sugar and salt content in this cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 3.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the product adds minimal glucose load, which is relatively safe for diabetes when consumed in small portions, but its 0.28 g of salt, although lower than the dairy average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is the modified tapioca starch in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance or other common food allergies?

Modified tapioca starch is derived from cassava and contains no gluten, making it suitable for gluten‑intolerant consumers; the only declared allergen is milk, so individuals allergic to dairy should avoid the cream.

Bridélice • 497 g

Crème Fraiche Légère & épaisse 15%MG

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème Fraiche Légère & épaisse 15%MG is a French light and thick cultured cream made from 97 % light cream, modified tapioca starch and live lactic ferments, placing it in the milk and dairy products group. Per 100 g it delivers 169 kcal, 15 g of fat (including 10 g saturated fat), 2.5 g protein, 3.9 g sugars and 0.28 g salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a high saturated‑fat rating, while its low sugar and salt levels are a relative strength. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to the added modified starch, carries no declared additives, and is packaged in a recyclable polypropylene pot with a plastic lid and aluminium seal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal169 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dairy products, this cream contains far less sugar (3.9 g vs 7.42 g) and salt (0.28 g vs 0.92 g) but significantly more fat (15 g vs 5.93 g), saturated fat (10 g vs 3.69 g) and calories (169 kcal vs 112.33 kcal).

Ingredients

Crème légère 97%, amidon de tapioca modifié, ferments lactiques.

84%

35%

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Crème Fraiche Légère & épaisse 15%MG

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal169 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Crème légère 97%, amidon de tapioca modifié, ferments lactiques.

84%

35%

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