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

The cream is labeled NOVA 4 because it undergoes UHT sterilisation and includes industrial ingredients; its formulation lists modified corn starch (a thickener) and carrageenan (E407, a stabiliser), as well as an unspecified additive in the E14xx range.

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

The sugar level (4.6 g per 100 ml) is modest, but the high saturated‑fat content (8.2 g) can raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for heart‑healthy or hypertensive patients, while the low salt (0.1 g) is favorable for blood‑pressure management.

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

Because it contains dairy milk, the cream is not vegan; however, its very low carbohydrate content and high fat make it compatible with keto diets, and it does not list any gluten‑containing grains, so it can be considered gluten‑free.

Carrefour • 50 cl

Crème fluide légère

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème fluide légère is a French UHT light dairy cream, belonging to the milk and dairy products family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with additives such as modified corn starch and carrageenan, and it contains 12 g fat (8.2 g saturated) and 144 kcal per 100 ml. While it is low in sugar (4.6 g) and salt (0.1 g) and has a strong eco‑score A, the high saturated‑fat level and milk allergen limit its suitability for health‑focused or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal144 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat8.2 g

Carbohydrates5.9 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy cream (sugar 7.46 g, fat 5.97 g, saturated fat 3.71 g, salt 1.03 g, energy 113 kcal per 100 g), this product contains lower sugar and salt but higher fat (12 g), higher saturated fat (8.2 g) and higher energy (144 kcal) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Crème légère de _lait_ (lait origine France) - amidon modifié de maïs - stabilisant : carraghénanes.

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