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

The cream is labelled NOVA 4 because it undergoes UHT heat treatment and includes a food‑grade stabiliser; the only listed additive is carrageenan (E 407), which helps maintain texture and prevent separation.

How does the high saturated‑fat content of this cream affect heart‑health or low‑fat dietary plans?

With 20 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the cream significantly raises the intake of fats linked to higher LDL cholesterol, so it should be limited in heart‑healthy or low‑fat diets, though occasional use in small portions may be acceptable.

Is Crème entière fluide suitable for specific lifestyle diets such as vegan, keto, or halal?

The product is a dairy cream, so it is not vegan or halal for those avoiding animal rennet, but its high fat and low carbohydrate profile aligns with keto principles, making it compatible with a ketogenic diet when used sparingly.

Carrefour • 2 x 25 cl

Crème entière fluide

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème entière fluide is a French UHT whole milk cream with 30 % fat, sold in two 250 ml plastic bottles. It belongs to the milk and dairy products family, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed; it contains the stabiliser carrageenan (E 407) and the milk allergen. The cream is very high in total and saturated fat but low in sugars and salt, making it suitable for cooking or desserts but not optimal for low‑fat or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal292 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates3.2 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy cream, this product contains about five times more fat and saturated fat while providing roughly half the sugar and a tenth of the salt.

Ingredients

_Crème_ (Lait origine France), stabilisant : carraghénanes.

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Crème

20 cl