Why is Crème légère semi épaisse 18% classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cream undergoes industrial UHT sterilisation, uses modified starches and stabilisers, and includes the food‑grade additives E407 (carrageenan) and E440 (pectin), all of which qualify it as an ultra‑processed product in the NOVA classification.

How does the high saturated‑fat content in this cream affect heart‑health or a low‑fat diet?

With 12 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the cream contributes significantly to daily saturated‑fat limits, which can raise LDL cholesterol and may be unsuitable for heart‑healthy or reduced‑fat dietary plans.

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

Yes, the ingredient list shows milk as the primary component and it is declared as an allergen, so the product should be avoided by anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose‑intolerance issues.

Auchan • 0.2 l

Crème légère semi épaisse 18%

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème légère semi épaisse 18% is a French‑made, 18 % fat light semi‑thick cream packaged in a 200 ml Tetra‑Pak brick and sold by Auchan. Classified in the milk and dairy products group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with a high saturated‑fat level of 12 g per 100 ml and 197 kcal energy, while sugar (3.8 g) and salt (0.1 g) are relatively low. The product lists milk as an allergen and includes the additives E407 (carrageenan) and E440 (pectin), making it unsuitable for vegans and those avoiding dairy or certain food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy cream, this product contains about three times more total fat (18 g vs 5.97 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 3.71 g), yet its sugar (3.8 g) and salt (0.1 g) are well below the typical values.

Ingredients

Crèmelégère (lait), amidonsmodifiés, stabilisants : pectines - carraghénanes.Élaborée à partir de lait origine France.

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Carrefour

50 cl (2 x 25 cl)