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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because it undergoes ultra‑high temperature (UHT) treatment and includes several food‑tech additives such as modified starch, pectin (E440), carrageenan (E407) and an emulsifier group E14xx, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

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

With 4.1 g of sugars and 0.1 g of salt per 100 ml, the cream provides a modest carbohydrate load that should be accounted for in a diabetic meal plan, while its very low salt makes it suitable for most hypertension‑managed diets.

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

The cream contains less than 0.9 % milk, which means it still provides lactose and can trigger reactions in individuals with a milk allergy; people with lactose intolerance may experience symptoms from even this small amount and should use it with caution.

Carrefour, Carrefour Extra • 20 cl 3 x 20 cl

Crème légère fluide

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème légère fluide is a liquid light cream belonging to the milk and dairy products family. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to UHT sterilisation and added stabilisers. The product provides 12 g of fat (including 8.1 g saturated fat) and 4.1 g of sugars per 100 ml, with low salt (0.1 g) and modest protein (2.9 g).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal142 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat8.1 g

Carbohydrates5.5 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy cream, this light UHT cream contains roughly double the fat and saturated fat but less than half the sugar and salt.

Ingredients

_Crème_ légère*, stabilisants : amidon modifié, pectine, carraghénanes. *Lait origine France issu de vaches nourries sans OGM (<0,9%)

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Carrefour

20 cl