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

The cream undergoes ultra‑high temperature (UHT) treatment and includes stabilizers and thickeners such as modified corn starch, pectin (E440a) and carrageenan (E407), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high saturated‑fat content in this cream affect a heart‑healthy or weight‑management diet?

With 12 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the cream contributes a significant amount of a type of fat linked to increased LDL cholesterol, so it should be consumed sparingly by people following heart‑healthy or calorie‑restricted diets.

Is this light cream suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains milk, so it is not vegan or suitable for a lactose‑free diet; its low carbohydrate content makes it compatible with keto plans, it does not list gluten ingredients, but halal status is not declared, so consumers requiring halal certification should verify with the manufacturer.

Carrefour • 50 cl (2 x 25 cl)

Crème légère semi-épaisse

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème légère semi-épaisse is a French UHT-treated light cream with 18% milk fat, sold in 500 ml plastic sachets. It provides 2.6 g protein and only 3.8 g sugars per 100 ml, with a low salt level of 0.1 g, but it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of D because of its high saturated fat (12 g per 100 ml) and overall fat content (18 g). The product contains milk (an allergen) and additives such as modified corn starch, pectin (E440a) and carrageenan (E407), which some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy cream, this light cream contains markedly higher fat (18 g vs 5.97 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 3.71 g) while offering lower sugars (3.8 g vs 7.46 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 1.03 g) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

_Crème_* légère, amidon modifié de maïs, stabilisants : pectines, carraghénanes. *Lait origine France.

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