Why is Crème légère ÉPAISSE15% Mat. Gr. classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients and additives beyond the basic dairy base; its formulation lists modified corn starch (a processed thickener) and guar gum (E412), both of which are manufactured additives used to improve texture.

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

With 9.6 g of saturated fat and 4.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the cream contributes significantly to daily saturated‑fat limits and adds moderate sugar, which can raise blood glucose and blood‑pressure levels, so it should be consumed sparingly by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

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

No, it is not vegan because it contains milk; it is relatively high in fat which fits a keto macronutrient profile but the added modified corn starch may contain trace gluten, so gluten‑free status is uncertain; halal suitability cannot be confirmed without detailed sourcing information for the animal‑derived ingredients and processing aids.

Auchan • 0.505 kg

Crème légère ÉPAISSE15% Mat. Gr.

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Auchan’s Crème légère ÉPAISSE15% Mat. Gr. is a pasteurised light cream with 15 % milk fat, sold in a plastic pot and produced in France. It belongs to the milk and dairy foods group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; it provides relatively low sugar (4.2 g) and salt (0.1 g) per 100 g, but contains high total fat (15 g) and saturated fat (9.6 g). While it offers a creamy texture and modest fiber, the high saturated‑fat content and the presence of additives such as modified corn starch and guar gum limit its suitability for heart‑healthy or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal169 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat9.6 g

Carbohydrates5.6 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy creams, this product contains more than double the fat and saturated fat and higher calories, but less sugar, salt, and carbohydrates, while offering slightly more fiber.

Ingredients

Crème légère pasteurisée à 15% de matière grasse (LAIT), amidon modifié de maïs, épaississant : gomme guar ferments lactiques. Élaborée à partir de lait origine : France.

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