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

The cream undergoes sterilisation and includes several food‑industry ingredients: emulsifier E472b (lactyl esters of mono‑ and diglycerides), thickener E415 (xanthane gum) and carrageenan E407, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The high saturated‑fat level (9.4 g per 100 ml) can raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for heart health, while the moderate sugar amount (4.2 g per 100 ml) may impact blood‑glucose control for diabetics; the low salt content (0.14 g) is less problematic for hypertension.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the cream lists milk as an ingredient and contains about 2.6 g of lactose per 100 ml, so it is unsuitable for individuals with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Carrefour • 40 cl

Crème fluide légère

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème fluide légère is a fluid light cream with 12 % milk fat, produced in France and sold in a 40 cl bottle. It provides 14 g of fat (including 9.4 g saturated fat), 4.2 g of sugars, 0.14 g of salt, 2.9 g of protein and 150 kcal per 100 ml, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and being classified as NOVA 4 due to processing and the presence of emulsifier E472b, thickener E415 and carrageenan E407, with milk listed as an allergen. While it supplies calcium and protein, its high saturated‑fat level and additive list make it less appropriate for low‑fat or clean‑label diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal150 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat9.4 g

Carbohydrates4.2 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy cream (5.97 g fat, 3.71 g saturated fat, 7.46 g sugars and 1.03 g salt per 100 g), this light cream delivers about twice the fat and saturated fat while containing less than half the sugars and markedly less salt.

Ingredients

_Crème_ légère stérilisée 98.7%, émulsifiant : esters lactiques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, épaississants : gomme xanthane, carraghénanes. Lait origine France.

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50 cl