Why is Crème légère fluide15% mat. gr. classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation goes beyond simple milk cream by adding refined milk proteins and three additives – carrageenan (E407) as a gelling agent, cellulose gum (E466) and microcrystalline cellulose (E460i) as stabilisers – which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high saturated fat content in this light cream affect a heart‑healthy or cholesterol‑controlled diet?

The 11 g of saturated fat per 100 ml contributes about 55 % of the daily recommended limit; regular consumption can raise LDL cholesterol and may increase cardiovascular risk, so people following heart‑healthy or cholesterol‑controlled diets should limit intake.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for individuals with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains milk proteins and is explicitly labelled with the milk allergen; individuals with cow‑milk allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid it.

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Crème légère fluide15% mat. gr.

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème légère fluide15% mat. gr. is a 200 ml UHT‑treated liquid cream made in France with 15 % milk fat, belonging to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains three food‑grade additives (E407 carrageenan, E466 cellulose gum, E460i microcrystalline cellulose). Nutritionally it provides 166 kcal per 100 ml, with a high saturated‑fat level (11 g) and moderate total fat (15 g), while sugar (3.6 g) and salt (0.1 g) are low; it also lists milk as an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars3.6 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 cream contains roughly three times more fat and saturated fat but about half the sugar and one‑tenth the salt.

Ingredients

Crème légère (LAIT), protéines de LAIT, stabilisants : carraghénanes, gomme cellulosique,cellulose microcristalline. Elaborée à partir de lait origine France.

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AUCHAN CRÈME LÉGÈRE FLUIDE 15%, Auchan

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