Maine Cream
What is Maine Cream?
Maine Cream is a dairy product made from the high-fat layer skimmed from milk. It is characterized by its rich, smooth texture and flavor, often associated with dairy farms in the state of Maine. It is typically pasteurized and sometimes homogenized.
Is Maine Cream vegan?
No. Maine Cream is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Maine Cream a major allergen?
Cream is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Maine Cream used for?
Manufacturers add cream to foods to provide richness, a smooth texture, and a creamy flavor.
Is Maine Cream safe?
Cream is a food ingredient regulated by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add cream to foods to provide richness, a smooth texture, and a creamy flavor. It is commonly found in desserts like ice cream, gelato, and puddings, as well as in sauces, soups, and coffee.
Health notes
Cream is a food ingredient regulated by the FDA. As a dairy product, it contains saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. There are no specific health controversies associated with cream from Maine beyond general dietary considerations for dairy fat. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate basic food ingredients like cream as additives.
Allergen info
Cream is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Foods that contain Maine Cream
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The Gelato Fiasco Inc.
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High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
168kcal
3.4Protein
7.6Fat
25.2Carbs
The Gelato Fiasco Inc.
Gelato Fiasco, Gelato, Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk, Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
225kcal
5Protein
12.5Fat
25.8Carbs
The Gelato Fiasco Inc.
Gelato Fiasco, Gelato, The Big County Brownie, The Big County Brownie
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
202kcal
4.2Protein
8.4Fat
32.8Carbs
The Gelato Fiasco Inc.
Gelato Fiasco, Gelato, Caramel Sea Salt, Caramel Sea Salt
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
167kcal
3.7Protein
6.5Fat
25Carbs
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