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Double Cream
Low concern
Double cream is a whole dairy food. It is high in saturated fat and calories; routine high intake is associated with elevated LDL cholesterol.
Found in
48 products
What it is
High-fat dairy cream (~48% milk fat in UK definition) separated from cow's milk.
Provides richness, mouthfeel, and emulsifying fat in sweet and savory dishes.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen
- high saturated fat
What regulators actually say
"Part 131 - Milk and Cream defines standards of identity for cream products including heavy cream."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity for cream/heavy cream in 21 CFR 131.150 (US); UK 'double cream' defined under FSA/Food Labelling regulations.
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food; milk listed as allergen in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011.
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