Why is Crème légère fluide à 12% de matières grasses classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is a UHT‑treated liquid cream that includes added emulsifiers, thickeners and stabilizers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The listed additives are E472b (lactyl ester of mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E415 (xanthan gum) and E407 (carrageenan).

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

The cream contains only 4.2 g sugars and 0.14 g salt per 100 ml, values that are well below typical limits for diabetes and hypertension, so it does not significantly raise blood‑glucose levels or sodium intake. However, its high total and saturated fat may still be a concern for cardiovascular health in these populations.

Based on its ingredients, is this cream suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product is made from cow’s milk, so it is not vegan. It contains no grain ingredients, making it naturally gluten‑free. Its 12 % milk fat aligns with keto macronutrient ratios, though the saturated fat level is high. Halal status cannot be confirmed without specific information on animal sourcing and processing.

Cfr fleurette, Yoplait • 380 ml

Crème légère fluide à 12% de matières grasses

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a 380 ml bottle of fluid light cream containing 12 % milk fat, marketed in France and labeled as French milk. It belongs to the milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed food with several additives such as a lactyl ester (E472b), xanthan gum (E415) and carrageenan (E407). Nutritionally it provides 150 kcal per 100 ml, with 13.5 g fat (9.4 g saturated), 4.2 g sugars and 0.14 g salt, fat and saturated fat are relatively high while sugars and salt are low.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal150 kcal

Fat13.5 g

Saturated Fat9.4 g

Carbohydrates4.2 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dairy products, this cream has about 13.5 g fat and 9.4 g saturated fat per 100 ml, more than twice the typical fat (5.97 g) and saturated fat (3.71 g) – while its sugar (4.2 g) and salt (0.14 g) are well below the category averages of 7.46 g and 1.03 g respectively.

Ingredients

CREME légère à 12% de matières grasses - Emulsifiant : Esters LACTIQUES des mono et diglycérides d'acides gras - Epaississants : Gomme xanthane, Carraghénanes. LAIT D'ORIGINE FRANCE

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