Why does Normandy Fresh Cream receive a Nutri‑Score of D, and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm penalises high levels of saturated fat and energy; with 25.5 g of saturated fat and 363 kcal per 100 g, the cream accumulates the maximum points for saturated fat and a high number for energy, resulting in a D grade despite its low sugar and salt.

How does the high saturated‑fat content of this fresh cream affect a heart‑healthy diet?

Saturated fat is linked to increased LDL cholesterol, so consuming this cream regularly can raise cardiovascular risk; it should be limited to small portions or replaced with lower‑fat dairy options in a heart‑healthy eating plan.

Is Normandy Fresh Cream safe for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

No; the cream’s primary ingredient is milk cream and it is listed with a milk allergen, making it unsuitable for anyone allergic to milk or who must avoid lactose.

Tante Hélène • 200 g

Crème fraîche de Normandie

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Normandy Fresh Cream is a 200 g organic, award‑winning thick cultured cream produced in France from milk and selected lactic ferment cultures. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a moderate level of processing and a nutritional profile that is very high in total fat (38 g) and saturated fat (25.5 g) while containing low sugars (3.1 g) and salt (0.08 g). The product has an A+ Eco‑Score, is packaged in recyclable glass and a recyclable plastic cap, but it is not suitable for people allergic to milk.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal363 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat25.5 g

Carbohydrates3.1 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy cream averages, this product provides about six times more fat (38 g vs 5.97 g) and saturated fat (25.5 g vs 3.71 g), roughly three times the calories (363 kcal vs 113 kcal), yet it contains far less sugar (3.1 g vs 7.46 g) and salt (0.08 g vs 1.03 g).

Ingredients

Creme de lait, ferments lactiques sélectionnés (lait). Issue de l'agriculture biologique.

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Vrai

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