Why is Crème entière semi‑épaisse30 % mat. gr. classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cream is UHT‑sterilised and contains several non‑nutrient ingredients that qualify it as ultra‑processed: modified corn starch, carrageenan (E407), cellulose gum (E460), microcrystalline cellulose (E460i), xanthan gum (E415), esters of mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472b), and an unspecified additive group noted as E14xx.

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

With 19 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the cream can raise LDL cholesterol and contributes a large amount of calories, so it should be used sparingly by people following heart‑healthy or calorie‑restricted diets.

Is the milk‑based cream a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes. The product is made from whole milk cream and lists milk as an allergen, so it contains lactose and is unsuitable for those with a dairy allergy; lactose‑intolerant individuals may experience symptoms and should limit or avoid it.

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Crème entière semi-épaisse30% mat. gr.

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème entière semi-épaisse30 % mat. gr. is a 30 % fat, UHT‑sterilised whole milk cream produced in France and sold in a recyclable brick. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status due to added stabilisers such as carrageenan, cellulose gum, microcrystalline cellulose, modified corn starch and emulsifying esters. Nutritionally it delivers very high fat (30 g) and saturated fat (19 g) per 100 ml, low sugar (3.2 g) and low salt (0.12 g), making it energy‑dense and suitable for occasional culinary use but less appropriate for low‑fat or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Salt0.12 g

Sodium0.05 g

Comparative Analysis

Its fat (30 g) and saturated fat (19 g) per 100 ml are dramatically higher than the category average of about 6 g fat and 3.7 g saturated fat, while its sugar (3.2 g) and salt (0.12 g) are well below the typical 7.5 g sugar and 1 g salt levels.

Ingredients

Crème de lait, amidon modifié de maïs, stabilisants : carraghénanes, gomme cellulosique, cellulose microcristalline, gomme xanthane émulsifiant : esters lactiques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras. Elaborée à partir de lait origine France.

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