Ingredient

Sweet Cream

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use sweet cream as a base for butter and ice cream, and to …

What it is

Sweet cream is the rich, fatty portion skimmed from the top of milk before homogenization. It contains a higher percentage of milk fat than whole milk, typically around 36-40%. It is a liquid dairy product.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sweet cream as a base for butter and ice cream, and to add richness and a creamy texture to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in dairy products, desserts, baked goods, and sauces.

Health notes

Sweet cream is a natural component of milk and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of saturated fat. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated dairy products, but no specific health concerns are typically associated with the consumption of sweet cream in moderate amounts as part of a balanced diet.

Allergen info

Sweet cream is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sweet Cream

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ROUNDY'S SELECT Ravioli Pasta by Shape & Type 168kcal 8.0Protein 5.3Fat 24.8Carbs CARY'S Cary's, Toffee, Milk Chocolate Coconut Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 478kcal 4.3Protein 34.8Fat 47.8Carbs Butter Land O'Lakes, Inc. Butter Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 714kcal 0Protein 78.6Fat 0Carbs ROKISKO Rokisko, Homemade Butter Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 707kcal 0Protein 78.6Fat 0Carbs FURLANI Ann's Biscuits Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 425kcal 5Protein 22.5Fat 50Carbs MY FAVORITE Pancake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 356kcal 8.9Protein 2.2Fat 73.3Carbs Cornbread Stuffing, Cornbread Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Cornbread Stuffing, Cornbread Stuffing High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 165kcal 3.5Protein 6.1Fat 22.6Carbs Kellogg Company US Pringles Crisps Original & Creamy Ranch Dip 2.8Oz Chips/Crisps/Snack Mixes - Natural/Extruded (Shelf Stable) High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 26% DV per serving 385kcal 2.2Protein 29.7Fat 27.3Carbs Kellogg Company US Kellogg Special K Cereal Bars Red Velvet 5.28Oz Cereal/Muesli Bars 404kcal 4.7Protein 8.7Fat 77.9Carbs Conagra Brands KID CUISINE Fried Chicken, 10.1 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 36% DV per serving 185kcal 9.8Protein 7.7Fat 18.5Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Fish Sticks Meal, 7.3 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 150kcal 4.8Protein 4.3Fat 22.7Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Small Pepperoni Pizza, 5.75 OZ Savoury Bakery Products High in sodium — 32% DV per serving 202kcal 6.1Protein 6.8Fat 29.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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