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Fresh Cream

Also known as: heavy cream

Low concern

Fresh cream is a whole dairy product. The primary nutritional concern is its high saturated fat content, which dietary guidelines advise limiting.

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What it is

The high-fat liquid skimmed from milk before homogenization, typically 30-40% milkfat.

Provides richness, mouthfeel, and fat-based flavor; whipped for aeration in desserts.

Why it's flagged

high saturated fat
milk allergen

What regulators actually say

"Part 131 — Milk and Cream establishes standards of identity for cream products including heavy cream and light cream."

eCFR 21 CFR Part 131 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standardized food (21 CFR 131.150) — generally recognized as safe

European Union — EFSA

Authorized traditional dairy food

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