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

It is classified as ultra-processed because it undergoes UHT heat treatment and includes added industrial ingredients such as modified starch, pectin (E440a), carrageenan (E407) and other stabilizers, which go beyond the natural milk base.

How does the high saturated fat content of this cream affect a heart-healthy or cholesterol-concerned diet?

Saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol and can increase cardiovascular risk, so people aiming for heart-healthy diets should limit intake of this cream or choose lower-fat alternatives.

Is the milk in this cream a concern for individuals with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product contains whole milk, which is a listed allergen and provides lactose; those with dairy allergy should avoid it, and lactose-intolerant individuals may experience symptoms unless they use lactase.

Carrefour • 20 cl

Crème légère semi-épaisse

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Carrefour Light Semi-Thick Cream is a French dairy product that belongs to the Milk and Dairy family and is sold in 20 cl Tetra Pak bricks. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed status with additives such as modified starch, pectin (E440a) and carrageenan (E407), and it contains the milk allergen. While the cream is low in added sugar and salt, it provides 18% milk fat and a high proportion of saturated fat (about two-thirds of total fat), making it less suitable for low-fat or heart-healthy 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

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average food, this cream contains roughly three times more fat (about 18 g vs 6 g per 100 ml), over three times more saturated fat, but far less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

_Crème_ légère*, amidons modifiés, stabilisants : pectine, carraghénanes. *Lait origine France

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50 cl (2 x 25 cl)