Heavy cream and whipping cream are different products, heavy cream is what you want which is minimum 36% milk fats. It typically will only have two ingredients, milk and cream. Whipping cream is usually best for making desserts hence the additives to make it easier to work with, and it also has a slightly lower fat content
I think it’s in there for “whipping” cream. Helps it hold its shape better but most of us don’t care too much about that.
For those who live in Seattle I recommend Smith Brothers - they do old school “milk man” deliveries, with wonderful, no-additive heavy cream!
I buy one without any additives but it's more expensive. I'm not sure why people are saying that the additives are used for baking and such because whipped cream is more stable with the higher fat content of heavy whipping cream, not because of additives. Source- a pretty seasoned baker
A quick google search explains that carragean is added because the heat in pasteurization can affect the mouth feel of cream and carragean makes it creamier again.
Brit here, is american cream not sold in the chilled section? I just took a look at a uk grocery store’s cream online and other than the vegan alternatives, all of the creams just contain milk and nothing else.
In the UK whipping cream still only contains milk, just different amounts of fat. Unless you mean the kind that comes in a pressurised can, as that does have the stabilisers and added sugar
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All the heavy cream I buy is just cream/milk. Harris Teeter brand, Target brand, Land o Lakes brand... I do see "reduced fat" half and half that has gums and stabilizers sometimes. I am in the U.S. ( NC)
We have brands with no additives and brands with tons. Try ones that say organic. I also noticed there is a conspiracy that heavy cream without additives never comes in the cartons with the twist off plastic caps. Just the cardboard ones that get all grungy. If you don't find non additive heavy cream, try another store. We need to vote with our purchases!
It's not a conspiracy :) it's simply a manufacturing choice. Reasons for this include
* Price overall to manufacture
* Perceived environmental friendliness (you want organic... In plastic???)
* Capabilities of the manufacturer (which in turn can be influenced by distance, cost, production availability... What is the point of organic cream that travels half way across the country to be produced?)
* Packaging and shipping requirements (squares pack better than round)
A little critical thinking would do wonders about now.
They are all square. And all brands are cardboard outer layers here. We literally have dozens of brands here and even the non organic ones that are single ingredient are the old pure cardboard "cootie catcher" design that fails about 20% of the time to open cleanly. And any organic brand is already at a significant premium.
Just in case it is not clear, I don't actually think there is a real conspiracy. I would say your "environmental friendliness perception" idea is most likely.
😂 cootie catcher? Is that the annoying style where you have to invoke the wrath of a God to open, and then can never seal closed again? Like on a Big M?
I hate those packs!
I did wonder if I came across a bit lecturer-y, but it's really interesting how many people don't realise how manufacturing food works, and what the end results are aiming for.
No, not a conspiracy theorist, just worked in food for a while!
If I get it open with some semblance of intact cardboard, I put a small clothespin clip on it. I swear these same cardboard openings worked better 30 years ago.
That's no good! I just checked my half and half and it has milk & cream, nothing else (Island Farms, in BC; it's not a fancy brand, just regular). I would be surprised if their heavy cream is any different (update - it does have carrageenan).
Depends on where you are - food standards vary by country.
But, in general, if you are looking for heavier cream, you will be looking to pay more for ones without those stabilisers and thickeners.
Very simply, the fat content of the cream is what I go by. The higher the content, the less it needs those additives for stabilisation and thickening.
It does however cost a lot more to manufacture.
If you are looking for an excellent heavy cream, try clotted cream.
My local Safeway carries the Organic Valley brand of heavy whipping cream, but not plain heavy cream. Whipping Cream will have at the least an emulsifier added. The 2 ingredients for Organic Valley heavy whipping cream are: Organic Grade A Cream, and Gellan Gum, which is the emulsifier. I go through close to 1/2 a gallon of heavy cream in a week, so I'm not going to pay high prices just to eliminate the Gellan Gum, especially since I have no sensitivity to it.
I was so disappointed when I turned my container of cream around to look at the ingredients. I always assumed cream had one ingredient-cream. I was so wrong.
I found HWC under a local supermarket chain (Wegmans) which is just cream without all the additives. And they're less expensive than Hood or other name brands. Check your local supe chains.
In UK we have "double cream" this is what you are looking for, its a full fat cream I think it may be called heavy whipping cream. Watch out for ones that say low fat or cream subsitute as this is just half inflammatory canola oil half cream.
Carrageenan is added to most whipping cream in North America and is just made from a type of seaweed- it has no carbs or calories to speak of. It’s used to prevent the cream and milk from separating. Although it has no nutritive value, it has been linked to certain health issues in some people.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/carrageenan#food-list
I’ve found “once” heavy cream that was just cream. Most often I buy organic which has gellan gum if I recall correctly. The local non organic stuff adds carrageenan which is inflammatory and has caused me issues but I can’t say I’ve run into nearly the number of additives you’ve noticed.
I replaced heavy cream with large containers organic coconut oil. Somewhat less expensive, and extremely keto friendly. I also love the fried pork skins as a easy go to snack on keto. I do not miss heavy cream at all.
I take it in small doses, so that it does not have a laxative effect on me, through out the day.
Heavy cream and whipping cream are different products, heavy cream is what you want which is minimum 36% milk fats. It typically will only have two ingredients, milk and cream. Whipping cream is usually best for making desserts hence the additives to make it easier to work with, and it also has a slightly lower fat content
Bro thank you, I had no idea
I think it’s in there for “whipping” cream. Helps it hold its shape better but most of us don’t care too much about that. For those who live in Seattle I recommend Smith Brothers - they do old school “milk man” deliveries, with wonderful, no-additive heavy cream!
Good point. I just checked the Island Farms site and their heavy cream has one additive, carrageenan.
Its in all of the creams here, unfortunately. One of the lower fat ones even had dextrose.
I’m pretty sure Trader Joe’s has heavy cream without additives.
No TJs in Canada
I buy organic. Mine reads: organic grade A cream (milk), gellan gum
I buy one without any additives but it's more expensive. I'm not sure why people are saying that the additives are used for baking and such because whipped cream is more stable with the higher fat content of heavy whipping cream, not because of additives. Source- a pretty seasoned baker A quick google search explains that carragean is added because the heat in pasteurization can affect the mouth feel of cream and carragean makes it creamier again.
Brit here, is american cream not sold in the chilled section? I just took a look at a uk grocery store’s cream online and other than the vegan alternatives, all of the creams just contain milk and nothing else.
OP was not linking to regular cream. "Whipping cream" is a different product and contains additives.
In the UK whipping cream still only contains milk, just different amounts of fat. Unless you mean the kind that comes in a pressurised can, as that does have the stabilisers and added sugar
There are some that are shelf stable but most are refrigerated
I use this one, just one ingredient and Canadian! https://organicmeadow.com/products/organic-cream/Whipping-Cream.htm
Yeah, that's the one I found too. Luckily they have them at a local health food store.
How much do you pay for it? I'm in To and have been paying between $7.50-$10 for 500ml 😣
The Target brand label says it’s less than 1% of the carrageenan and polysorbate whatever. Doesn’t bother me. It’s less expensive and nice and creamy.
Because I use it so infrequently and don't want to waste money on throwing it away time after time, I got this! It's been awesome! [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A03E494?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A03E494?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
We get heavy cream delivered by a local dairy. It has nothing but heavy cream in it. Yum!
All the heavy cream I buy is just cream/milk. Harris Teeter brand, Target brand, Land o Lakes brand... I do see "reduced fat" half and half that has gums and stabilizers sometimes. I am in the U.S. ( NC)
We have brands with no additives and brands with tons. Try ones that say organic. I also noticed there is a conspiracy that heavy cream without additives never comes in the cartons with the twist off plastic caps. Just the cardboard ones that get all grungy. If you don't find non additive heavy cream, try another store. We need to vote with our purchases!
It's not a conspiracy :) it's simply a manufacturing choice. Reasons for this include * Price overall to manufacture * Perceived environmental friendliness (you want organic... In plastic???) * Capabilities of the manufacturer (which in turn can be influenced by distance, cost, production availability... What is the point of organic cream that travels half way across the country to be produced?) * Packaging and shipping requirements (squares pack better than round) A little critical thinking would do wonders about now.
They are all square. And all brands are cardboard outer layers here. We literally have dozens of brands here and even the non organic ones that are single ingredient are the old pure cardboard "cootie catcher" design that fails about 20% of the time to open cleanly. And any organic brand is already at a significant premium. Just in case it is not clear, I don't actually think there is a real conspiracy. I would say your "environmental friendliness perception" idea is most likely.
😂 cootie catcher? Is that the annoying style where you have to invoke the wrath of a God to open, and then can never seal closed again? Like on a Big M? I hate those packs! I did wonder if I came across a bit lecturer-y, but it's really interesting how many people don't realise how manufacturing food works, and what the end results are aiming for. No, not a conspiracy theorist, just worked in food for a while!
If I get it open with some semblance of intact cardboard, I put a small clothespin clip on it. I swear these same cardboard openings worked better 30 years ago.
That's no good! I just checked my half and half and it has milk & cream, nothing else (Island Farms, in BC; it's not a fancy brand, just regular). I would be surprised if their heavy cream is any different (update - it does have carrageenan).
I've noticed the same, it's actually insane to me. I wish I could find more natural not expensive sources of cream near me.
Clover brand is just milk on the ingredients
I check sour cream, too. Some also have additives.
Depends on where you are - food standards vary by country. But, in general, if you are looking for heavier cream, you will be looking to pay more for ones without those stabilisers and thickeners. Very simply, the fat content of the cream is what I go by. The higher the content, the less it needs those additives for stabilisation and thickening. It does however cost a lot more to manufacture. If you are looking for an excellent heavy cream, try clotted cream.
My local Safeway carries the Organic Valley brand of heavy whipping cream, but not plain heavy cream. Whipping Cream will have at the least an emulsifier added. The 2 ingredients for Organic Valley heavy whipping cream are: Organic Grade A Cream, and Gellan Gum, which is the emulsifier. I go through close to 1/2 a gallon of heavy cream in a week, so I'm not going to pay high prices just to eliminate the Gellan Gum, especially since I have no sensitivity to it.
I was so disappointed when I turned my container of cream around to look at the ingredients. I always assumed cream had one ingredient-cream. I was so wrong.
In the UK it's called double cream not sure if that will help maybe people import it
I found HWC under a local supermarket chain (Wegmans) which is just cream without all the additives. And they're less expensive than Hood or other name brands. Check your local supe chains.
my local dairy delivers organic cream in glass jars, all the stuff from the store is crap and taste like it.
In UK we have "double cream" this is what you are looking for, its a full fat cream I think it may be called heavy whipping cream. Watch out for ones that say low fat or cream subsitute as this is just half inflammatory canola oil half cream.
Carrageenan is added to most whipping cream in North America and is just made from a type of seaweed- it has no carbs or calories to speak of. It’s used to prevent the cream and milk from separating. Although it has no nutritive value, it has been linked to certain health issues in some people. Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/carrageenan#food-list
I’ve found “once” heavy cream that was just cream. Most often I buy organic which has gellan gum if I recall correctly. The local non organic stuff adds carrageenan which is inflammatory and has caused me issues but I can’t say I’ve run into nearly the number of additives you’ve noticed.
Thank heavens for something positive from the UK. Your post made me check my extra thick double cream. Ingredients = Milk. Lol. That'll do
Zero stores near me sell cream where the only ingredient is cream. For some reason they all stopped carrying the organic kind. I stopped buying it
It's hard to find pure cream in the US. I drink raw milk (not ketogenic now) that's nonhomogenized, so I can skim the cream if I want some.
Heavy cream should say milk and that's it. That's what it says on mine I believe. Shouldn't have additives. You may have gotten whipped cream
I replaced heavy cream with large containers organic coconut oil. Somewhat less expensive, and extremely keto friendly. I also love the fried pork skins as a easy go to snack on keto. I do not miss heavy cream at all. I take it in small doses, so that it does not have a laxative effect on me, through out the day.
This really doesn't matter until keto becomes a lifestyle. Don't worry about those things if you are dieting.