How does the high saturated-fat content in this cream affect a heart-healthy or low-fat dietary plan?

With approximately 12 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the cream supplies a large share of the recommended daily limit for saturated fat, making it unsuitable for diets that aim to reduce saturated fat to protect cardiovascular health.

Is the carrageenan used as a stabilizer in this product a health concern?

Carrageenan is an approved food additive that acts as a thickener; regulatory agencies consider it safe at the levels used in dairy products, although some consumers avoid it because of occasional reports of digestive sensitivity.

Bridélice • 2 x 25 cl

Crème légère semi épaisse 18% Mat. Gr. UHT

Q: Why is Bridelice Light Semi-Thick Cream 18% classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because, in addition to the dairy base, it contains several industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch, pectin, carrageenan and the emulsifier E471, which are added for texture, stability and shelf-life, classifying it as ultra-processed.

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Bridelice Light Semi-Thick Cream 18% is a UHT-treated dairy product made in France that belongs to the milk and dairy food group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high proportion of saturated fat (about 12 g per 100 ml) and the inclusion of additives such as modified corn starch, pectin, carrageenan and emulsifier E471. While it is low in sugar (4.2 g) and salt (0.13 g) and provides a smooth texture, the elevated saturated fat and ultra-processed nature limit its suitability for heart-healthy or low-fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains about 18 g of fat and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, far exceeding the category averages of roughly 6 g fat and 3.7 g saturated fat, while its sugar (4.2 g) and salt (0.13 g) are well below the typical 7.5 g sugar and 1 g salt values.

Ingredients

Crème légère (97.5%), (_lait_) (origine France), amidon de maïs modifié, stabilisants : pectine, carraghénanes, émulsifiants : E471

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Bridélice

3 briques de 20 cl (60 cl)