Double Cream Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Double cream is a concentrated source of dairy fats, which are consistently identified as a major contributor of saturated fat in dietary patterns .
Dairy products are effective vehicles for essential nutrients, as they contain retinol (pre-formed vitamin A) and various amino acids (the building blocks of protein) that are difficult to replace in dairy-free diets .
While high-fat dairy is often scrutinized for its saturated fat content, systematic reviews of prospective studies have found limited to moderate evidence of a protective effect or neutral association between general dairy intake and risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease .
Early research and meta-analyses suggest that the "dairy matrix" (the complex structure of nutrients and fats in dairy) may result in different health outcomes than consuming isolated saturated fats, though evidence specifically for high-fat creams remains less certain than for milk or cheese .

Interesting fact

Double cream's high fat content prevents it from curdling easily when added to hot sauces, making it a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.

Standout nutrients

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Retinol

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Vitamin A

SUPER

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Iodine

GREAT

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Sum n-3 fatty acids

448

kcal per 100g

Protein2.06g

Fat47.4g

Carbs0.05g

Sugar2.43g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat1.78g

Monounsat12.0g

Saturated29.7g

Trans1.83g

Seasonality

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Diet

Keto

Sustainability

Heavier footprint

Dairy production, including cream, has a significant environmental footprint due to livestock farming and associated greenhouse gas emissions. [46]

Storage

Refrigerate

5–7 days

Consume by use-by date; once opened, use within 5 days.

Freeze

1–3 months

Whip before freezing to prevent graininess upon thawing.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Food sources of saturated fat and cardiovascular disease: A systematic review

[5]nesr.usda.gov

Global Review of Dairy Recommendations in Food-Based Dietary Guidelines - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

How sound is the science behind the dietary recommendations for ...

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effects of Dairy Products Consumption on Health - PMC

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Production, Composition and Nutritional Properties of Organic Milk: A Critical Review - PMC

[12]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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