Why is Crème Fraîche Légère classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cream contains several industrial ingredients such as modified potato starch, tapioca, a pectin thickener (E440) and a caramel‑type additive (E14xx), in addition to lactic ferments, which move it beyond simple dairy processing and place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high saturated‑fat content in this light fresh cream affect people with high cholesterol or heart‑related conditions?

Saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol levels, so individuals with high cholesterol or cardiovascular risk should consume this cream only in moderation and balance it with foods low in saturated fat.

Is Crème Fraîche Légère suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it is derived from milk, but it is naturally gluten‑free and low in carbohydrates, making it compatible with a keto diet when used in moderation.

Monoprix • 20 cl / 199 g

Crème Fraîche Légère

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème Fraîche Légère is a light fresh cream made from skimmed milk, belonging to the milk and dairy products group. It carries no Nutri‑Score label, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and delivers 15 g of fat per 100 ml, of which 9.8 g are saturated, while sugars are relatively low at 3.5 g. The product provides a creamy texture with reduced calorie density compared with full‑fat cream, but the high saturated‑fat level and presence of food additives may be a drawback for heart‑healthy or clean‑label diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal169 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates5.6 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy cream, this light fresh cream contains about 2.5 × more fat (15 g vs 6 g) and saturated fat (9.8 g vs 3.7 g) per 100 ml, while its sugar content is roughly half the category average (3.5 g vs 7.5 g).

Ingredients

Crème légère de _lait_ 97 %, amidon transformés de pomme de terre et tapioca, épaississant : pectines, ferments lactiques.

84%

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